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Born: December 25, 1885 - Died: November 17, 1936
John Bowers was a talented actor known for his work in films during the early 20th century. Born in Garrett, Indiana on December 25, 1885, Bowers quickly rose to fame within five years of his debut in the film industry in 1916. He frequently collaborated with actors Marguerite de la Motte, whom he later married. However, with the advent of sound in cinema, Bowers' career began to decline. Tragically, at the age of 50, he took his own life by rowing into the Pacific Ocean and drowning himself. Bowers' death is often believed to have served as inspiration for the fictional character Norman Maine in "A Star is Born."
Early Life and Career
John Bowers was raised in Garrett, Indiana. He made his start in the film industry in 1916 and quickly gained recognition for his talent. His first major successful role came in the film "Lorna Doone" in 1922, which further established him as a rising star. Throughout his career, Bowers worked on numerous films, often collaborating with his frequent co-star and later wife, Marguerite de la Motte.
While Bowers achieved considerable success, his career declined with the advent of sound in cinema. Tragically, at the age of 50, he took his own life by drowning himself in the Pacific Ocean. Bowers' untimely death is often believed to have served as inspiration for the character Norman Maine in "A Star is Born."
Bowers was married to Marguerite de la Motte and that they were separated at the time of his death. He did not have any children.
Although Bowers' life was cut short, his contributions to the entertainment industry and the impact he had on Hollywood are undeniable. He was a talented actor who achieved fame and recognition during his career. While his name may not be as widely remembered today, he remains a part of the rich history of early cinema and The Golden age of Hollywood.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Mounted Fury | Jim Leyton |
| 1929 | Skin Deep | Dist. Atty. Carlson |
| 1929 | Say It with Songs | Dr. Burnes - Surgeon |
| 1927 | Heroes in Blue | Bob Kelly |
| 1927 | The Opening Night | Jimmy Keane |
| 1927 | Ragtime | Ted Mason |
| 1927 | For Ladies Only | Cliff Coleman |
| 1927 | Three Hours | James Finlay |
| 1927 | The Heart of the Yukon | Jim Winston |
| 1927 | Jewels of Desire | Maclyn Mills |
| 1926 | Pals in Paradise | Bill Harvey |
| 1926 | Laddie | Laddie |
| 1926 | The Dice Woman | Hamlin |
| 1926 | Whispering Smith | McCloud |
| 1926 | The Danger Girl | Wilson Travers |
| 1926 | Rocking Moon | Gary Tynan |
| 1926 | Hearts and Fists | Larry Pond |
| 1925 | The People vs. Nancy Preston | Mike Horgan |
| 1925 | Off the Highway | Donald Brett |
| 1925 | Daughters Who Pay | Dick Foster |
| 1925 | Chickie | Barry Dunne |
| 1925 | Confessions of a Queen | Prince Alexei |
| 1925 | Flattery | Reginald Mallory |
| 1924 | So Big | Pervus DeJong |
| 1924 | Those Who Dare | Captain Manning |
| 1924 | Empty Hearts | Milt Kimberlin |
| 1924 | Code of the Wilderness | Rex Randerson |
| 1924 | The White Sin | Grant Van Gore |
| 1924 | When a Man's a Man | Lawrence Knight, 'Patches' |
| 1923 | Richard the Lion-Hearted | Sir Kenneth, Knight of the Leopard |
| 1923 | Desire | Bob Elkins |
| 1923 | Destroying Angel | Hugh Miller Whittaker |
| 1923 | The Barefoot Boy | Dick Alden |
| 1923 | Divorce | Jim Parker |
| 1923 | What a Wife Learned | Jim Russell |
| 1923 | The Woman of Bronze | Paddy Miles |
| 1923 | Crinoline and Romance | Davis Jordan |
| 1922 | Quincy Adams Sawyer | Quincy Adams Sawyer |
| 1922 | Affinities | Day Illington |
| 1922 | Lorna Doone | John Ridd |
| 1922 | The Bonded Woman | John Somers |
| 1922 | South of Suva | John Webster |
| 1922 | The Golden Gift | James Llewelyn |
| 1921 | Voices of the City | Graham |
| 1921 | The Poverty of Riches | Tom Donaldson |
| 1921 | The Silent Call | Clark Moran |
| 1921 | The Ace of Hearts | Forrest |
| 1921 | Bits of Life | Dentist's Patient |
| 1921 | An Unwilling Hero | Hunter |
| 1921 | Roads of Destiny | David Marsh |
| 1921 | The Sky Pilot | The Sky Pilot |
| 1920 | Godless Men | Dan Darrin |
| 1920 | A Cumberland Romance | Clayton |
| 1920 | Out of the Storm | John Ordham |
| 1920 | The Woman in Room 13 | Paul Ramsey |
| 1919 | The Loves of Letty | Richard Perry |
| 1919 | Strictly Confidential | Vernon, Lord Bantock |
| 1919 | Through the Wrong Door | Burt Radcliffe |
| 1919 | The Pest | Gene Giles |
| 1919 | Daughter of Mine | George Howard | Byron Mulvaney |
| 1919 | Sis Hopkins | Ridy Scarboro |
| 1919 | Day Dreams | Dan O'Hara |
| 1919 | What Love Forgives | David Knox Endicott |
| 1918 | The Sea Waif | Harry Caton |
| 1918 | T'Other Dear Charmer | Tom Wentworth |
| 1918 | Heredity | Paul Winslow |
| 1918 | Joan of the Woods | Norman Dicks |
| 1918 | A Woman of Redemption | Tim Stanton |
| 1918 | The Cabaret | Dick Turner |
| 1918 | The Oldest Law | Billy West |
| 1918 | Journey's End | Phil Marsden |
| 1918 | The Way Out | Count Louis de Jouiville |
| 1918 | The Spurs of Sybil | Dr. Ross Alger |
| 1918 | Stolen Hours | Carton, Hugh |
| 1917 | The Strong Way | Don Chadwick |
| 1917 | The Tenth Case | Sanford King |
| 1917 | Easy Money | Richard Chanslor |
| 1917 | Shall We Forgive Her? | Oliver West |
| 1917 | Betsy Ross | Joseph Ashburn |
| 1917 | A Self-Made Widow | Fitzhugh Castleton |
| 1917 | The Divorce Game | Paul, Viscount de Sallure |
| 1917 | Maternity | David Gordon |
| 1917 | The Candy Girl | Simon Skinner (as John E. Bowers) |
| 1917 | Darkest Russia | Alexis Nazimoff |
| 1917 | The Bondage of Fear | Dick Mortimer |
| 1916 | The Reward of Patience | Robert Penfield |
| 1916 | Destiny's Toy | Rev. Robert Carter |
| 1916 | The Eternal Grind | Owen Wharton |
| 1916 | Hulda from Holland | Allan Walton |
| 1916 | Madame X | Monsieur Floriot |
| 1915 | The Woman Pays | John Langton (as John E. Bowers) |
| 1915 | The Little Dutch Girl | Lionel |
| 1914 | In the Days of the Thundering Herd | Dick Madison |
| 1914 | Born Again | Jeff Marsh (as John J. Bowers) |
| 1914 | The Baited Trap (Short) | Blondie |
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