David Bowe
Biography
David Bowe is an American character actor born on January 4, 1964, in Los Angeles, California. He is known for his work in various films and television shows. Bowe's notable film credits include A Few Good Men, Made in America, The Rock, Kicking & Screaming, and Rubber. He also appeared in the 1989 film UHF, where he played the role of Bob, the sidekick to "Weird Al" Yankovic. In addition to his film work, Bowe had a recurring role on the short-lived television series Life... and Stuff, which aired in 1997. He has appeared in over 90 acting credits throughout his career.
Career overview
David Bowe is a character actor in American movies and television. He has appeared in numerous films, including A Few Good Men, Made in America, The Rock, Kicking & Screaming, and Rubber. Bowe's role as Bob, the sidekick to "Weird Al" Yankovic in the 1989 film UHF is one of his most notable performances.
In addition to his film work, Bowe has also appeared on television. He had a recurring role on the short-lived series Life... and Stuff, which aired in 1997 and starred Andrea Martin. This role demonstrates Bowe's ability to work in a variety of settings and genres.
Throughout his career, Bowe has accumulated a significant number of credits, with over 90 known acting roles. He has worked with a range of notable actors and directors, showcasing his versatility and range as a character actor. Despite his extensive body of work, Bowe remains a relatively behind-the-scenes figure, often appearing in supporting roles rather than leading parts.
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- The Hawk (2026) as Bones Tamarack
- Matlock (2024) as Dr. Gordon Roberts
- St. Denis Medical (2024) as Dr. Jones
- DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022) as Russell Goldstein
- Abbott Elementary (2021) as Paulie
- Them (2021) as Mitch
- For All Mankind (2019) as CIA Dep. Director Robert Burks
- The Morning Show (2019) as Clyde Canter
- 9-1-1 (2018) as Dr. Gordon
- Dirty John (2018) as Ronald P. Ollen
- S.W.A.T. (2017) as Bolton
- black-ish (2014) as Stranger
- The Goldbergs (2013) as Scoot
- Shameless (2011) as Bob
- American Horror Story (2011) as Detective
- Harry's Law (2011) as Bernard Layton
- Rubber (2010) as M. Hughes
- Castle (2009) as Max Haverstock
- Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) as Smithsonian Guard
- The Mentalist (2008) as Brady Walton
- Drillbit Taylor (2008) as Male Teacher
- Mad Men (2007) as Dr. Adams
- Where There's a Will (2006) as Reverend Stevens
- Checking Out (2006) as Allen
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Don
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Kruger Spence
- Bones (2005) as Howard Fileman
- Kicking & Screaming (2005) as Forest Avery
- McBride: The Doctor is Out...Really Out (2005) as Leo
- House (2004) as Doug
- Entourage (2004) as Scott
- Boston Legal (2004) as Jeffrey Addario
- Cheaper by the Dozen (2003) as TV Interviewer
- Grind (2003) as Registration Clerk
- Mystery Woman (2003) as Mike Landry
- American Dreams (2002)
- Life with Bonnie (2002) as Bruce Chevillat
- Ablaze (2002) as Rick Woods
- Air Panic (2002) as Co-Pilot
- They Shoot Divas, Don't They? (2002) as Jay
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Phil Boyd
- Python (2000) as Boone
- Dark Justice (2000) as Jack
- Freaks and Geeks (1999) as Salesman
- Late Last Night (1999) as Guy at Club
- A Dog's Tale (1999) as Henry Webster
- Felicity (1998) as Jerry
- Felicity (1998) as Photographer
- Felicity (1998) as Lloyd
- L.A. Doctors (1998) as Robert Brooks
- Oh Baby (1998)
- The Shadow Men (1998) as Harry
- The Practice (1997) as School Attorney
- The Practice (1997) as Mr. Reed
- The Weird Al Show (1997) as Miner
- Sleeping with the Devil (1997) as Dr. Jerrold Petrofsky
- Life... and Stuff (1997) as Andy Boswell
- The Jamie Foxx Show (1996) as Producer
- The Rock (1996) as Dr. Ling
- The Cable Guy (1996) as Helicopter Paramedic
- Heavyweights (1995) as Chris Donelly
- Future Shock (1994) as Fred
- Heaven Sent (1994) as Howard
- The X-Files (1993) as Robert Werther
- The Nanny (1993) as Fran's Date
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Basso
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Larry Larson
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Dr. Harry Leit
- Time Trax (1993) as Mitch's Partner
- Malice (1993) as Dr. Matthew Robertson
- Freaked (1993) as EES Assistant
- Made in America (1993) as Teddy
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Jimmy Franks
- Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992) as Security Guard
- A Few Good Men (1992) as Cdr. Gibbs
- Mr. Petrified Forrest (1992) as Fred
- I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore (1992) as Norman Fishbine
- Live! From Death Row (1992) as Durbin
- Rugrats (1991) as Ticket Taker / Judge (voice)
- For the Boys (1991) as Photographer, Awards T.V. Show
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Garrett Slan / Warren
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Director
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Jerry DeCarlo
- Dream On (1990) as Bruce
- The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) as College Boy
- Air America (1990) as Saunders
- Masters of Menace (1990) as Sloppy Joe
- Wedding Band (1990) as Max
- Alien Nation (1989) as Buster Keaton
- UHF (1989) as Bob
- Think Big (1989) as Security Guard #1
- My Boyfriend's Back (1989) as Eddy
- Maybe Baby (1988) as Mark
- Back to the Beach (1987) as Mountain