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.
