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.
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 +YearTitleRoleNotes1977Record CityDanny1979Van Nuys Blvd.Greg1979Gas Pump GirlsRoger1988Caddyshack IIConstruction Worker1989LisaAlison's Boyfriend1989Martians Go HomeTape Dealer1995Bye Bye LoveFather at Dad's Day Out1999Restraining OrderCop #2
Television YearTitleRoleNotes1975The Hatfields and the McCoysRandall McCoy Jr.Television film1975–1976Welcome Back, KotterTodd Ludlow5 episodes1976The Dark Side of InnocenceMichael HancockTelevision film1976ABC 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 film1985HotelJack McAdooEpisode: "Resolutions"1985Command 5Larry WebsterTelevision film1986HunterBuzz WillensEpisode: "The Setup"1989Fear StalkOfficer #2Television film1990Love and LiesYoung Man at Bar1991Santa BarbaraPilotEpisode #1.17121996Death BenefitD.A.'s AssistantTelevision film1996Norma Jean & MarilynTom Kelly1997Team Knight RiderScientistEpisode: "The 'A' List"1997Breast MenHappy DoctorTelevision film1997–2001JAGCaptain Crowley / Nick Keneally2 episodes1998Martial LawAndyEpisode: "Shanghai Express"2000, 2001Diagnosis: MurderPilot / Co-Pilot2 episodes2002First MondayMr. MoranEpisode: "Crime and Punishment"
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