Rudy Bowman

Rudy Bowman (born Rudolph Marcy Bowman;^[1][2] December 15, 1890 – October 1972)^[3] was an American actor.

Rudy Bowman
Born	Rudolph Marcy Bowman December 15, 1890
Died	October 1972 (Aged 81)
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1939–1970
Spouse	Gertrude Creason (1914–1972)
Children	4

Early life and career

During World War I, Bowman's throat was injured by shrapnel, causing him to lose his voice. His recovery and subsequent work as an actor were featured on The Rudy Bowman Story, a program broadcast on CBS radio on August 17, 1949.^[4]

Bowman played mostly small and uncredited roles in various westerns,^[5][6] such as playing a juror in 1956's Gunsmoke episode “Custer” and in its 1961 episode "The Squaw”. His film appearances include She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949). He also guest starred as Robert E. Lee in The Twilight Zone episode "The Bard".

Personal life and death

From April 23, 1914 until his death, Bowman was married to Gertrude Creason, with whom he had three daughters and one son.^[7][8]

In October 1972, Bowman died of undisclosed causes.^[3][8]