Roger Bowen
American actor and novelist (1932–1996) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Roger Wendell Bowen (May 25, 1932 – February 16, 1996) was an American comedic actor and novelist, best known for his portrayal of Lt. Col. Henry Blake in the 1970 film M*A*S*H.
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Born | Roger Wendell Bowen (1932-05-25)May 25, 1932 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Died | February 16, 1996(1996-02-16) (aged 63) Marathon, Florida, U.S. |
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Years active | 1955–1996 |
Spouse | Ann Bowen |
Children | 3 |
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Bowen considered himself a writer who only moonlighted as an actor. He wrote eleven novels (including Just Like a Movie) as well as sketches for Broadway and television. He was also one of the co-founders of Chicago's comedy and acting troupe The Second City.