Tom Bower — the actor well-known for his roles in “The Waltons” and “Die Exhausting 2” — has died.
The longtime veteran character actor handed away from unknown causes at his L.A. house final week … this in keeping with his brother Robert Bower, who talked to THR. The precise circumstances of his loss of life have but to be revealed.
Earlier than hitting the massive time, Bower studied performing at John Cassavetes Shadows Workshop … after which spent 15 years as a personal investigator earlier than diving into performing in 1972 with “The Fundamental Coaching of Pavlo Hummel,” alongside Al Pacino.
From the 1982 Western “The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez” to 2009’s “Dangerous Lieutenant: Port of Name New Orleans,” Bower’s profession spanned 5 many years and featured acclaimed gigs throughout numerous genres.
Bower actually made his mark together with his position in 1990’s “Die Exhausting 2,” the place his character performed a vital half in serving to Bruce Willis‘ character, John McClane, cease terrorists on the airport. He additionally gained recognition for his portrayal of Dr. Curtis Willard in “The Waltons.”
Different massive motion pictures he is been in … “Nixon,” “A Clear and Current Hazard,” “American Me,” “Elevating Cain,” “Beverly Hills Cop II,” “The Negotiator,” “Hearts in Atlantis” and lots of extra.
His TV credit are simply as spectacular — with roles in “The Workplace,” “The West Wing,” “Dallas,” “Hill Avenue Blues,” “Homicide, She Wrote,” “Barnaby Jones,” “Kojak” and tons of different classics.
Bower was 86.
RIP
