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Dennis Bowen
Birth Name:Dennis Keith Bowen
Birth Date:September 9, 1950
Birth Place:Gainesville, Florida, U.S.
Death Date:March 9, 2012 (aged 61)
Death Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation:Actor
Partner:Judy Holliday
Children:1
Years Active:1975–2002

Dennis Keith Bowen (September 9, 1950 – March 9, 2012) was an American character actor. His filmography included numerous films, more than one hundred television shows, and over one thousand television commercials during his career.[1]

Early life

Bowen was born in Gainesville, Florida, on September 9, 1950.

Career

Bowen served in the United States Navy before pursuing an acting career. Outside of acting, Bowen was a recipient of the Medal of Valor from the California State Fireman's Association. Bowen's film credits included Record City, Van Nuys Blvd., Gas Pump Girls, and Caddyshack II. His best-known television roles included the 1970s ABC television series, Welcome Back, Kotter, in which he had a recurring role as Todd Ludlow.

Personal life

Bowen died on March 9, 2012, at the age of 61. He was survived by his partner, Judy Holliday, and his daughter. Bowen was a resident of the Toluca Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Filmography

Film

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
1977Record CityDanny
1979Van Nuys Blvd.Greg
1979Gas Pump GirlsRoger
1988Caddyshack IIConstruction Worker
1989LisaAlison's Boyfriend
1989Martians Go HomeTape Dealer
1995Bye Bye LoveFather at Dad's Day Out
1999Restraining OrderCop #2

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1975The Hatfields and the McCoysRandall McCoy Jr.Television film
1975–1976Welcome Back, KotterTodd Ludlow5 episodes
1976The Dark Side of InnocenceMichael HancockTelevision film
1976ABC Afterschool SpecialBixEpisode: "Francesca, Baby"
1976ABC Saturday Comedy SpecialArchie AndrewsEpisode: "Archie"
1977Code RJerryEpisode: "High Adventure"
1977Future CopRedEpisode: "The Mad Mad Bomber"
1979How the West Was WonLt. AndersonEpisode: "L'Affaire Riel"
1980The Incredible HulkDale JenksEpisode: "Deathmask"
1983CHiPsRenzlo T. Johnson IIEpisode: "Fun House"
1985Kids Don't TellTedTelevision film
1985HotelJack McAdooEpisode: "Resolutions"
1985Command 5Larry WebsterTelevision film
1986HunterBuzz WillensEpisode: "The Setup"
1989Fear StalkOfficer #2Television film
1990Love and LiesYoung Man at Bar
1991Santa BarbaraPilotEpisode #1.1712
1996Death BenefitD.A.'s AssistantTelevision film
1996Norma Jean & MarilynTom Kelly
1997Team Knight RiderScientistEpisode: "The 'A' List"
1997Breast MenHappy DoctorTelevision film
1997–2001JAGCaptain Crowley / Nick Keneally2 episodes
1998Martial LawAndyEpisode: "Shanghai Express"
2000, 2001Pilot / Co-Pilot2 episodes
2002First MondayMr. MoranEpisode: "Crime and Punishment"

Notes and References

  1. News: Dennis Bowen obituary . . 2012-03-14 . 2012-04-01.