REMEMBERING TOM BOWER
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Tom Bower, the renowned actor known for his remarkable performances in “The Waltons” and “Die Hard 2,” has passed away.
According to an interview with his brother, Robert Bower, the veteran character actor passed away at his Los Angeles home last week from unknown causes. The details surrounding his death have yet to be disclosed.
Bower’s journey to stardom began with his studies in acting at John Cassavetes Shadows Workshop. However, before he made it big, he spent 15 years working as a private investigator. In 1972, he finally took the plunge into acting, starring alongside the legendary Al Pacino in “The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel.”
Bower’s illustrious career spanned over five decades and boasted a range of renowned roles across various genres, from the 1982 Western “The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez” to 2009’s “Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans.”
In “Die Hard 2” from 1990, Bower’s character played a pivotal role in assisting John McClane, portrayed by Bruce Willis, in thwarting terrorists at the airport. Additionally, his depiction of Dr. Curtis Willard in “The Waltons” garnered him acclaim.
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He has an impressive list of TV credits to his name, including iconic shows like “The Office,” “The West Wing,” “Dallas,” “Hill Street Blues,” “Murder, She Wrote,” “Barnaby Jones,” and “Kojak,” among others.
At the age of 86, Bower passed away.
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