Personal details
- Birth Date: 1975-02-12
- Height: 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Birth Location: Tarzana, California, USA
- Professions: Actor, Producer, Director
Michael Ray Bower’s career is honestly all over the map—in the best way. The guy’s been doing his thing in Hollywood since he was a kid, getting his start at eleven in “Moonwalker” with Michael Jackson. Not a bad way to kick things off, right? From there, he landed a recurring spot on “The Wonder Years” for three seasons, which, let’s be real, is basically a rite of passage for ‘90s TV royalty. Bower didn’t stop climbing; he went from recurring roles to series regular spots on three primetime shows, which is no small feat. But he’s not just stuck on TV. He killed it in films like “Dude, Where’s My Car?” and DreamWorks’ “Evolution,” rubbing elbows with stars like David Duchovny, Julianne Moore, and Dan Aykroyd. Rumor has it, he snagged that “Evolution” role over names like Jack Black and Dane Cook. Not too shabby. He’s also popped up in cult faves like “Salute Your Shorts,” which, if you know, you know. Bower’s got range for days, jumping from comedy to drama—think “Dark Angel” (where his performance was apparently even up for Emmy consideration) and “CSI.” He’s collected a bunch of awards, from Young Artist Award to some big nominations. Lately, he’s been doing the indie film circuit, flexing both his comedic and dramatic muscles, and he’s even gearing up to direct his own short film. When he’s not working? The guy’s into writing, tech, binge-watching, and apparently, crushing it at tournament poker.
referencennMan, this guy doesn’t hold back at all when it comes to tearing into Nickelodeon’s early-2000s line-up. He straight up calls out how kids from that era got “brainwashed” into thinking shows like “iCarly” were the gold standard, when in his eyes, they couldn’t even lace up the sneakers of the classics from the ‘90s. He’s got a real chip on his shoulder about it, too—like, he’ll go on about how those older shows actually had heart and weirdness and didn’t just pander to what was trending. You can tell he thinks the late ‘90s stuff had more bite, more originality, and, honestly, more guts. According to him, the turn-of-the-century programming just played it safe—too polished, too obsessed with being “cool.” He’s convinced that the new stuff just didn’t hit the same way, and honestly, he’s got a point. The nostalgia runs deep, man.
February 12, 1975
5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Tarzana, California, USA
50 years old