Roger Bowen

Roger Bowen
Bowen as Hamilton Majors Jr. in Arnie, 1971
Born
Roger Wendell Bowen

(1932-05-25)May 25, 1932
DiedFebruary 16, 1996(1996-02-16) (aged 63)
Alma mater
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Novelist
  • Co-Founder, The Second City
Years active1955–1996
SpouseAnn Bowen
Children3

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.

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.