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]

Dennis Bowen
Born
Dennis Keith Bowen

September 9, 1950
DiedMarch 9, 2012 (aged 61)
OccupationActor
Years active1975–2002
PartnerJudy Holliday
Children1

Early life

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Bowen was born in Gainesville, Florida, on September 9, 1950.[1]

Career

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Bowen served in the United States Navy before pursuing an acting career.[1] Outside of acting, Bowen was a recipient of the Medal of Valor from the California State Fireman's Association.[1] 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

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Bowen died on March 9, 2012, at the age of 61.[1] He was survived by his partner, Judy Holliday, and his daughter. Bowen was a resident of the Toluca Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles.[1]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1977 Record City Danny
1979 Van Nuys Blvd. Greg
1979 Gas Pump Girls Roger
1988 Caddyshack II Construction Worker
1989 Lisa Alison's Boyfriend
1989 Martians Go Home Tape Dealer
1995 Bye Bye Love Father at Dad's Day Out
1999 Restraining Order Cop #2

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1975 The Hatfields and the McCoys Randall McCoy Jr. Television film
1975–1976 Welcome Back, Kotter Todd Ludlow 5 episodes
1976 The Dark Side of Innocence Michael Hancock Television film
1976 ABC Afterschool Special Bix Episode: "Francesca, Baby"
1976 ABC Saturday Comedy Special Archie Andrews Episode: "Archie"
1977 Code R Jerry Episode: "High Adventure"
1977 Future Cop Red Episode: "The Mad Mad Bomber"
1979 How the West Was Won Lt. Anderson Episode: "L'Affaire Riel"
1980 The Incredible Hulk Dale Jenks Episode: "Deathmask"
1983 CHiPs Renzlo T. Johnson II Episode: "Fun House"
1985 Kids Don't Tell Ted Television film
1985 Hotel Jack McAdoo Episode: "Resolutions"
1985 Command 5 Larry Webster Television film
1986 Hunter Buzz Willens Episode: "The Setup"
1989 Fear Stalk Officer #2 Television film
1990 Love and Lies Young Man at Bar
1991 Santa Barbara Pilot Episode #1.1712
1996 Death Benefit D.A.'s Assistant Television film
1996 Norma Jean & Marilyn Tom Kelly
1997 Team Knight Rider Scientist Episode: "The 'A' List"
1997 Breast Men Happy Doctor Television film
1997–2001 JAG Captain Crowley / Nick Keneally 2 episodes
1998 Martial Law Andy Episode: "Shanghai Express"
2000, 2001 Diagnosis: Murder Pilot / Co-Pilot 2 episodes
2002 First Monday Mr. Moran Episode: "Crime and Punishment"

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Dennis Bowen obituary". Los Angeles Times. 2012-03-14. Retrieved 2012-04-01.
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