Andrew Bowen
| Andrew Bowen | |
|---|---|
| Born |
March 31, 1972 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse(s) | Renee Bowen |
Andrew Bowen (born March 31, 1972) is an American actor known most for his appearances on the sketch comedy series MADtv.
Andrew Bowen was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and raised in Vermont. At the age of six, after watching the movie Grease, he announced to his parents that he wanted to be "like John Travolta when I grow up". His mother quickly enrolled him in dance class, and a year later he performed as the lead in his first play, Once Upon a Rhyme. He continued studying modern jazz and ballet for eight years and was involved in local theater throughout high school.
During the summer following his high school graduation, Bowen acquired an agent in New York City, then moved to Los Angeles. His first film role was as Kathryn Erbe's love interest in the comedy film What About Bob? (1991). He received a letter from director Frank Oz before the film's release informing him that his role had ended up on the cutting room floor. Over the next few years, Bowen worked in part-time jobs, such as commercials and small roles in television, while also taking part-time screenwriting courses at the University of Southern California.
A father of three, Bowen is a devoted family man. His son, Seth Lucas Bowen, is following in his footsteps, soon to be seen on CBS's new show Bad Teacher. Bowen's comedy presence on Vine, his high standards, wit, talent and ability to bring out the creative best in people have resulted in a large and growing fan base eager to support his career as creative force, an inventive character actor and chameleon-like leading man.
In 1996, Bowen was hired to play the lead role in Fox Hunt, a live-action interactive video game from Capcom. His character, Jack Fremont, was a comedic twist on a "James Bond" type of character. His comedy made the game very popular, and it was developed as a potential television series. Bowen's performance in the game was also noticed by executives at Warner Bros., who signed him to a talent development deal.
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