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Tom Bower

Ralph Thomas Bower (January 3, 1938 – May 30, 2024) was an American actor. He was best known for playing Marvin, a janitor in the 1990 film Die Hard 2. He appeared in a wide variety of television and film roles, including Nixon (as Francis A. Nixon) and The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans.

Also recorded as Ralph Thomas Bower

Tom Bower

Birth Name
Ralph Thomas Bower
Born
3 January 1938
Birthplace
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Died
30 May 2024
Place of death
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation
Actor
Full name
Thomas Ralph Bower.
Nationality
United States.
Languages
English.

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Ralph Thomas Bower (January 3, 1938 – May 30, 2024) was an American actor. He was best known for playing Marvin, a janitor in the 1990 film Die Hard 2. He appeared in a wide variety of television and film roles, including Nixon (as Francis A. Nixon) and The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans.

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Tom Bower (1938–2024) was an American actor, film actor and film producer, among other activities. Born Thomas Ralph Bower in Denver, the actor died in Los Angeles. Languages used include English.

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