Stephen Dunham obit

Actor Stephen Dunham dies at 48

Starred in several TV series, appeared in Stone's 'Savages'

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Stephen Dunham Bowers, a lead actor in a number of TV series with brief runs, including ABC’s “Hot Properties” with Sofia Vergara and “Oh, Grow Up,” NBC’s “DAG,” died in Burbank, Calif., on Sept. 14 after suffering a heart attack several days earlier. He was 48.

The actor, who was usually credited as Stephen Dunham, also recurred on the WB’s “What I Like About You,” starring Amanda Bynes and Jenny Garth, and in 2009 on TBS’ “The Bill Engvall Show.” He guested on series including “Just Shoot Me!” and in 2011 on “Hot in Cleveland.”

He also appeared in many films, starring with Paul Provenza in 2000 in the independent film “Nothing Sacred” and appearing in supporting roles in “The Mummy,” Steven Spielberg’s “Catch Me If You Can” and Steven Soderbergh’s “Traffic.” He was memorable as the actor-waiter Dr. Chamberlain in the film “Monster in Law” with Jennifer Lopez and Jane Fonda and was last seen onscreen in Oliver Stone’s “Savages.”

In Dunham Bowers’ final film, “Paranormal Activity 4,” set for release in October, he and his wife, actress Alexondra Lee, will appear as husband and wife.

Born in Manchester, N.H., Dunham Bowers attended NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his father, mother, brother and sister.

Donations may be made to the National Brain Tumor Society or Kiva.org.

Filmography

Film

Year        Title        Role       Notes

1987     You Talkin' to Me?                            Uncredited

1995     Nonstop Pyramid Action               Nick       Short

1999     The Mummy      Isaac Henderson              

2000     Nothing Sacred  Matt     

Traffic    Lobbyist              

2002     Catch Me If You Can        Pilot #2

2003     Anger Management        Maitre d'             

2005     Monster-in-Law Dr. Paul Chamberlain      

2008     Get Smart            Secret Service Commander         

2012     Savages Six           Uncredited

Paranormal Activity 4     Doug Nelson      Released Posthumously

Television

Year        Title        Role       Notes

1990     Grand    Repairman          Episode: Janice Steals Home

1999     Oh, Grow Up      Hunter Franklin 12 episodes

2000–2001         DAG       Agent Edward Pillows     17 episodes

2002     The Chronicle     Louis Phillips       2 episodes

Presidio Med                      Episode: When Approaching a Let-Go

2003     Just Shoot Me!  Andrew the Environmentalist      Episode: A Simple Kiss of Fate

What I Like About You    Peter      8 episodes

2005     Hot Properties   Dr. Charlie Thorpe            13 episodes

2009     The Bill Engvall Show      Danny   3 episodes

2008–2010         True Jackson, VP               Chad Brackett    2 episodes

2011     Hot in Cleveland               Abner    Episode: Where's Elka?