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Biography
Ralph Thomas Bower (January 3, 1938 – May 30, 2024) was an American actor who appeared in a wide variety of television and film roles from 1973 to 2023. On television, he played physician Curtis Willard (husband of Mary-Ellen) on The Waltons (1975 - 1978). Bower also appeared in numerous series in guest roles, including Hill Street Blues, The X-Files, The West Wing, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. In film, he had prominent supporting roles in notable films such as River's Edge (1986), Beverly Hills Cop II (1987), Die Hard 2 (1990), Nixon (1995), Pollock (2000), The Hills Have Eyes (2006), Appaloosa (2008), Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009), The Killer Inside Me (2010), and El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019). Bower was also an award-winning stage actor.
Acted in 139
2020s
- 2027
Hurricanna
Dentist
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
- 2020
Two Ways Home
Walter
Fully Realized Humans
Richard
2010s
- 2019
Senior Love Triangle
William Selig
Making a Deal with the Devil
MacGivens
The Last Big Save
Robert
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
Lamb
Foster
The Ever After
Father O'Meara
- 2014
- 2013
- 2011
Session
Dr. Albert Solomon
- 2010
The Land of the Astronauts
Mr. Esteridge
After the Denim
James Packer
2000s
- 2009
For Sale by Owner
Sheriff O'Hare
- 2008
Familiar Strangers
Frank Worthington
Gospel Hill
Jack Herrod
- 2007
Pain Within
Joseph
- 2006
Feel
Buck
Flannel Pajamas
Bill
Brothers of the Head
Eddie Pasqua
- 2005
- 2004
In the Land of Milk and Money
Lenny Cochran
- 2003
The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story
Sheriff Fender
- 2002
- 2001
Going Greek
Bill
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
Malevolence
Jim Bradley
A Slipping Down Life
Mr. Decker
- 1998
Monday After the Miracle
Uncle Ed
- 1997
Buffalo Soldiers
Gen. Pike
Follow Me Home
Larry
- 1996
Shaughnessy: The Iron Marshal
Marshall
Riders of the Purple Sage
Judkins (uncredited)
- 1995
The Avenging Angel
Bill Hickman
- 1994
- 1993
Shimmer
Mr. Speck
Teenage Bonnie and Klepto Clyde
Peter Baker
The Ballad of Little Jo
Lyle Hogg (uncredited)
Relentless 3
Captain Phelan
- 1992
Love Can Be Murder
Mike Riordan
Revenge on the Highway
Officer Russell Yates
- 1991
Talent for the Game
Reverend Bodeen
Love, Lies and Murder
Leverette · 2 episodes
Dillinger
Captain Matt Leach
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
Desperado: The Outlaw Wars
Billy Dobbs
Wired
Detective
- 1988
Distant Thunder
Louis
Split Decisions
Detective Walsh
Promised a Miracle
Michael Elliot
What Price Victory
Eldon Ray
- 1987
Family Sins
Sheriff
- 1986
- 1985
The Lightship
"Coop" Cooper
- 1984
Massive Retaliation
Kirk Fredericks
Wildrose
Rick
- 1983
- 1982
Tales of the Apple Dumpling Gang
Eli Nugent
- 1981
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
The Winds of Kitty Hawk
William Tate
The Dain Curse
Sgt. O'Gar · 3 episodes
- 1977
The 3,000 Mile Chase
Richette
Kingston: Confidential
Vincent Ross · 1 episode
- 1976
- 1975
- 1974
- 1973
Incident at Vichy
Police Guard
- 1972
Other crew 1
2020s
- 2020
Fully Realized Humans
Additional Dialogue
Appearances2
2020s
- 2022
The Real Spies Among Friends
Self
1980s
- 1989
The Road to Terror
Himself - Reporter