Grant Bowler(born 18 July 1968) is a New Zealand-Australian actor and television presenter who has worked in American, Australian, New Zealand, and Canadian film, television, and theatre.
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| Born | 18 July 1968 Auckland,New Zealand |
| Education | National Institute of Dramatic Art(BFA) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, television presenter |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
He is known for playing the role ofConstable Wayne PattersoninBlue HeelersandWolfgang WestinOutrageous Fortune.He also appeared asWilhelmina Slater'slove interestConnor Owens inUgly Betty.[1]He starred as Joshua Nolan on theSyfytelevision seriesDefiance.[2]
As a presenter, he was best known for hostingreality game shows– includingThe Mole AustraliaandThe Amazing Race Australia,both of which aired on theSeven Network.[3]
Bowler has been the voiceover narrator forBorder Security: Australiafor theSeven Networksince 2004. He has also provided the narration for theCanadian versionand theAmerican versionwhen those versions air in Australia and New Zealand asBorder Security: Internationalon7two.
Personal life
editBowler was born inAuckland,New Zealand, but moved to Australia when he was young, and was raised inBrisbane.[4]
In 2011, he separated from his wife of nine years, Australian actressRoxane Wilson,with whom he has two children.[5]
Career
editBowler is a graduate of theNational Institute of Dramatic Art.
He worked extensively in theatre with theBell Shakespeare Companytouring with the original company founded byJohn Bell.
His first television role was asConstableWayne PattersononBlue Heelers,from 1993 to 1996. After leaving that show, he spent time onPacific Drivein 1996 andMedivacfrom 1996 to 1998. He had recurring roles onAlways GreenerandStingers,starred in the television adaptation ofOn the Beach,spent a year on theABCseriesSomething in the Air,and starred in the 2004 miniseriesThrough My Eyesabout thedisappearance of Azaria Chamberlain.Bowler had a recurring role onAll Saintsfrom 2004 to 2005.
Bowler hosted the Australian version ofThe Molefrom 2000 to 2003. He was replaced in the 2005 series byTom Williamsbecause of family commitments and his duties withBorder Security: Australia's Front Line.He is the narrator of the latter show, having begun as on-camera host in 2004 and transitioning to the off-camera role after the first season.
Bowler appeared in the New Zealand seriesOutrageous Fortune[6]in the recurring role ofWolfgang West.He was in greater demand since joining the program, but turned down other work to remain with the show.[7]
Bowler guest starred as Gault, the captain of a freighter on the American television seriesLost,starting with the season four episode "Ji Yeon".
In 2008, he began a recurring role onUgly Bettyas Connor Owens, corrupt CFO of Meade Publications and the love interest of the series' main villain. Bowler said of his character, "He's got a lot of evil secrets."[8]In December 2009, he was cast asCooter,a werewolf, in theHBOurban fantasyseriesTrue Blood,for that show's third season.[9]
In late 2010, he was announced as the host ofSeven Network'sThe Amazing Race Australiaand remained for three seasons. He did not return for the 2019Network 10revival of the series, being replaced byBeau Ryan.
He playedHank ReardeninAtlas Shrugged: Part I(2011), the first part of a planned three-part film adaptation ofAyn Rand'snovel of the same name.[10]He was also seen in 2011 inThe City of Gardens,and the filmKiller Elite.
In 2012, Bowler was cast asRichard BurtonoppositeLindsay LohanasElizabeth Taylorin the biographicalTV-movieLiz & DickforLifetimein the US.[11]
He was seen in the war dramaGallipoli,released in 2015 on Channel 9, Australia. Bowler was also seen in the psychological action filmSwelter,alongsideJean-Claude Van DammeandAlfred Molina;in the sci-fi thriller400 DayswithBrandon RouthandDane Cook;Lucky DogwithAmy Smart;and the family movie,Zooey to the Max.
In 2020, Bowler appeared in a recurring role inThe Baker and the Beautyplaying the Australian father of lead character Noa Hamilton, played byNathalie Kelley.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Ned | Town priest | |
| 2003 | Calling Gerry Molloy | Oliver Laird | |
| 2004 | One of the Oldest Con Games | Sam | |
| 2004 | Through My Eyes: The Lindy Chamberlain Story | Black Rat | |
| 2007 | The Fall of Night | Harry | |
| 2011 | Killer Elite | Warwick Cregg | |
| 2011 | City of Gardens | Jesus Christ | |
| 2011 | Atlas Shrugged: Part I | Hank Rearden | |
| 2011 | Steve Niles's Remains | Tom | |
| 2012 | I Do | Peter | |
| 2014 | Swelter | Cole | |
| 2014 | Lucky Dog | Preston Spencer | |
| 2015 | 400 Days | Walter | |
| 2015 | One & Two | Daniel | |
| 2018 | Painkillers | Herb Morris | |
| 2019 | The Car: Road to Revenge | Rainer | |
| 2019 | Guns Akimbo | Degraves | |
| 2020 | Bad Impulse | Henry Sharpe |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1996 | Blue Heelers | Wayne Patterson | Main role (seasons 1–3) |
| 1996 | Pacific Drive | Garth Stephens | Episode: "#1.10" |
| 1996–1998 | Medivac | Dr. Arch Craven | Main role |
| 1997 | Halifax f.p: Someone You Know | Bob Palance | Episode 13 |
| 1998 | Wildside | Peter Simms | Episode: "#1.27" |
| 1999 | Farscape | Shaman Liko | Episode: "That Old Black Magic" |
| 1999 | Close Contact | Mike Heyns | Television film |
| 1999–2001 | Stingers | Sean Peck | 3 episodes |
| 2000–2003 | The Mole | Himself (host) | 30 episodes |
| 2000 | On the Beach | Lt. Peter Holmes | Television film |
| 2000 | The Lost World | Montague Fitzsimmonds | Episode: "London Calling" |
| 2001 | Finding Hope | Jack | Television film |
| 2001–2002 | Something in the Air | Mark Waters | 26 episodes |
| 2002 | White Collar Blue | Steve Petrovic | Episode: "#1.9" |
| 2002 | Always Greener | Greg Steele | 11 episodes |
| 2004 | McLeod's Daughters | Jarred Wuchowski | Episode: "Fool for Love" |
| 2004–2005 | All Saints | Nigel "Mac" MacPherson | 20 episodes |
| 2004–present | Border Security: Australia's Front Line | Narrator | 105 episodes |
| 2005–2009 | Outrageous Fortune | Wolfgang West | Main role |
| 2008 | Lost | Captain Gault | 3 episodes |
| 2008 | Canal Road | Detective Ray Driscoll | 10 episodes |
| 2008–2010 | Ugly Betty | Connor Owens | 17 episodes |
| 2010 | True Blood | Cooter | 7 episodes |
| 2011 | Panic at Rock Island | Jim Quinn | Television film |
| 2011 | The Cape | Razer | Episode: "Razer" |
| 2011–2012 2014 |
The Amazing Race Australia | Himself (host) | 34 episodes |
| 2012 | The Great Mint Swindle | Ray Mickelberg | Television film |
| 2012 | GCB | Mason Massey | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | Liz & Dick | Richard Burton | Television film |
| 2013–2015 | Defiance | Joshua Nolan | 38 episodes |
| 2015 | Gallipoli | Lieutenant Colonel William Malone | 7 episodes |
| 2015 | Getting On | Dr. Ron Rudd | 8 episodes |
| 2016 | Still Star-Crossed | Damiano Montague | Main role |
| 2016 | J.L. Family Ranch | Sheriff Henry Whitlock | Television film |
| 2019 | Harrow | Francis Chester | 10 episodes |
| 2019 | Reef Break | Carter Eastland | 6 episodes |
| 2022 | Super Volcano | Eric | TV Movie |
| 2022 | 20.0 Megaquake | Eric | TV Movie |
| 2023 | Ice Storm | Eric | TV Movie |
Video games
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Defiance | Chief Lawkeeper Jeb Nolan | Voice |
References
edit- ^Shattuck, Kathryn (4 December 2009)."What's On Today > 9 p.m. (ABC)Ugly Betty".The New York Times.Retrieved25 October2012.
- ^"'Defiance' Star Grant Bowler Reveals His Gaming Habits ".Comcast TV Blog. 20 March 2013.Retrieved17 June2013.
- ^Coster, Alice (11 May 2011)."Grant Bowler hosts Channel 7 and Active TV's The Amazing Race Australia".Herald Sun.Retrieved25 October2012.
- ^"Grant Bowler Video: Celebrity Interview and Paparazzi".OV Guide. Archived fromthe originalon 24 September 2015.Retrieved25 October2012.
- ^"Amazing Race's Grant Bowler splits with wife".Herald Sun.Melbourne, Australia. 30 March 2011.Retrieved25 October2012.
- ^"More New Blood – Both Vamp & Lycan Added to True Blood".Dreadcentral.Retrieved14 August2010.
- ^"Wolf at the door".Otago Daily Times.17 June 2008.Retrieved1 October2008.
- ^"SPOILER ALERT: The Ugly Betty Cast Dishes on Season 3".People. 16 September 2008.Retrieved14 August2010.
- ^"Final True Blood Season 3 Promo Poster Revealed".Dreadcentral. 11 June 2010.Retrieved14 August2010.
- ^Chocano, Carina (29 April 2011)."Atlas Shrugged Part One (2011): A Utopian Society Made Up of Business Moguls in Fedoras".The New York Times.Retrieved4 October2014.
- ^"Grant Bowler to play Richard Burton opposite Lindsay Lohan's Liz Taylor".Tvtonight.au. 27 May 2012.Retrieved4 October2014.
External links
edit
- Grant BowleratIMDb
- Outrageous Fortune Official site
- Sue Barnett & Associates | Grant Bowler
- "Grant Bowler Signs On For Lead In Syfy's Upcoming Epic Science Fiction Series, 'Defiance'".Syfypress releasevia Zap2It. 17 January 2012. Archived fromthe originalon 21 January 2012.Retrieved25 October2012.
- "Grant Bowler onGallipoli,the 2015 TV miniseries ".Stuff/Fairfax. 9 February 2015.