Biography

Mr. Bowen was a comedic actor and novelist, best known for his portrayal of Colonel Henry Blake in the film version of M*A*S*H (1970). He often portrayed roles as a stuffy defender of the upper class and had regular roles on a number of television series. His acting career aside, Mr. Bowen always considered himself a writer who only moonlighted as an actor; he wrote eleven novels as well as sketches for Broadway and television. He was also one of the co-founders of Chicago's famed Second City comedy and acting troupe.

Actor

Even Cowgirls Get the Blues(1993)as Naturalist Filming Whooping Cranes from Aircraft

What About Bob?(1991)as Phil

Morgan Stewart's Coming Home(1987)as Dr. Cabot

Kate & Allie(1984)as Julia's Dad

Suzanne Pleshette Is Maggie Briggs(1984)as Donny Bauer

Self

The Journal Editorial Report(2004)as Self

This Is Your Life(1970)as Self

The Merv Griffin Show(1962)as Self

Archive Footage

Hollywood Mavericks(1990)as Col. Henry Blake

Known for

M*A*S*H1970 · Actor What About Bob?1991 · Actor Heaven Can Wait1978 · Actor Tunnel Vision1976 · Actor

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Sally Kellerman, David Arkin, Indus Arthur, and Roger Bowen in M*A*S*H (1970)

Roger Bowen and Lynne Randall in The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977)

Roger Bowen and Gary Burghoff in M*A*S*H (1970)

Indus Arthur and Roger Bowen in M*A*S*H (1970)

Tom Skerritt, Donald Sutherland, Elliott Gould, Fred Williamson, Roger Bowen, and John Schuck in M*A*S*H (1970)

Credit Score: Roger Bowen

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I Spy

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Sun Sep 15 1968 – Mon Apr 15 1968

#	Name	Score	Year	Known	★	Wins	Noms	Votes
1	I Spy	30.00	1965	•	7.2	4	19	2747
2	Heaven Can Wait	7.50	1978	•	6.9	1	9	25678
3	MAS*H	7.50	1970	•	7.3	1	5	82714
4	Bullitt	3.00	1968		7.4	1	2	82046
5	What About Bob?	2.50	1991	•	7.0	0	0	78939
6	Petulia	2.50	1968	•	6.8	0	0	3720
7	Morgan Stewart's Coming Home	2.38	1987	•	5.6	0	0	1198
8	Zapped!	2.38	1982	•	5.0	0	0	8699
9	The Main Event	2.38	1979	•	5.6	0	0	3605
10	Tunnel Vision	2.38	1982	•	5.0	0	0	970