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| birth_place = Columbus, Ohio, U.S.| occupation = Actress| years_active = 1996–present}}Andrea Bowen (born March 4, 1990) is an American actress. She began her career appearing on Broadway musicals such as Les Misérables and The Sound of Music. In 2004, she began playing the role of Julie Mayer on the ABC comedy-drama series Desperate Housewives, a role she played on a regular basis until 2008. She later appeared on a recurring basis until the show ended in 2012. Bowen later went on to star in a number of Lifetime television movies.

Life and career

Early life

Bowen was born on March 4, 1990.NEWS, Rose, Mike, Today's famous birthdays list for March 4, 2023 includes celebrities Patricia Heaton, Emilio Estefan, The Plain Dealer, March 4, 2023, March 4, 2023,weblink Bowen is of Welsh, English, and German descent. She is the younger sister of Graham Bowen, Alex Bowen, Cameron Bowen, Jessica Bowen, and Jillian Bowen (who are also actors). Bowen briefly attended the Professional Performing Arts School in New York alongside best friend Sarah Hyland.{{Citation needed |date=August 2022}}She made her Broadway debut in 1996 as Young Cosette/Young Éponine in Les Misérables. At six, she was the youngest actress ever to play the role.WEB,weblink Andrea Bowen, TVGuide.com, March 4, 2018, From 1996 to 2001 Bowen was a consistent presence on Broadway. She appeared in the original company of the 1998 revival of The Sound of Music as Marta von Trapp, and created the role of Adèle in the musical version of Jane Eyre in 2000. She returned to The Sound of Music in 2006 for the Hollywood Bowl production, this time playing Liesl. Bowen was also a member of The Broadway Kids concert group. Several of Bowen's siblings have also been heavily involved in musical theatre, performing roles in various other Broadway shows.(File:Desperate Housewives at 2008 GLAAD Awards.jpg|thumb|Bowen with Desperate Housewives co-stars at 2008 GLAAD Awards)Bowen has also had recurring or guest starring roles on such shows as One Tree Hill (with friend Sophia Bush), Boston Public and (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit).

Desperate Housewives

From 2004 to 2012, Bowen portrayed Julie Mayer on Desperate Housewives.Andrea Bowen- Biography {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109225915weblink |date=January 9, 2014 }} Prior to being cast in the role, Bowen did not think she would get it, explaining "they were looking for a 12-year-old brunette ... and I was a 13-year-old blonde."Touchstone Television, p. 71. As a result, Bowen was asked to dye her hair for the role. Bowen was initially attracted to the series because of the amount of attention paid to the younger characters. She stated, "If you watch a lot of other television shows, the kids don't have that much [of a] part in it. On this show, the writers give us each our own individual storylines that have a lot of layers to them." For season three, the character's storylines began revolving around themes of teenage rebellion and angst. Bowen commented: "She’s going to have, you know, primarily one love interest, and he’s a bit of a bad boy. We’re going to see if she has a positive effect on him, or if he has a negative effect on her. I’m definitely very excited about it ... because you kind of get to see a different side to her.""Andrea Bowen Exclusive Interview" {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303171950weblink |date=March 3, 2016 }}. The Star Scoop. October 15, 2006. Retrieved July 10, 2011. Her character was written off the series after season four. Teri Hatcher expressed disappointment in the decision, but series creator Marc Cherry promised that Bowen would return to the series.De Leon, Kris (May 29, 2008). "'Desperate Housewives' Star Devastated Over Her On-screen Daughter's Storyline" {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023124823weblink |date=October 23, 2012 }}. BuddyTV. Retrieved June 10, 2011. Bowen returned to the series for one episode during season five and rejoined the main cast as a series regular for season six.Ausillo, Michael (July 7, 2009). "'Housewives' scoop: Julie's coming home". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 10, 2011. She appeared once in season seven and returned for a string of episodes in the final season.Ausiello, Michael (November 23, 2011). "[Desperate Housewives Exclusive: Dana Delany, Kyle MacLachlan Book Final Season Comebacks". TVLine. Retrieved March 21, 2012.In the 2006 film Red Riding Hood, she appears as one of "The Three Ashleys". Also that year, she played the role of Candace in the esoteric adventure film Eye of the Dolphin. She also starred in the Lifetime Original film Girl, Positive, an experience that allowed her to help spread the message among youth that "HIV is something you can protect yourself from."A&U: America's AIDS Magazine {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080512002854weblink |date=May 12, 2008 }}

Later years

After leaving Desperate Housewives, Bowen guest starred on The Closer, Ghost Whisperer, Hawaii Five-0 and Scandal. She found work playing leading roles in a number of television movies for Lifetime and Hallmark. Her films include After the Fall (2010), The Preacher's Daughter (2013), Zoe Gone (2014), Under Fire (2016), Pretty Little Addict (2016) and A Family for the Holidays (2017). In 2013, she went to star in a teen comedy film G.B.F..WEB,weblink Attitude.co.uk - 'Housewives' Andrea Bowen talks gay-themed comedy 'G.B.F.', March 4, 2018, March 5, 2018,weblink dead, She is currently engaged to former Desperate Housewives co-star Josh Zuckerman, with their wedding set for August 2024.WEB, Andrea Bowen and Josh Zuckerman's Wedding Website,weblink 2023-11-11, www.zola.com, en,

Filmography

Film{| class"wikitable sortable"

! Year !! Title !! Role !! NotesNew York Crossing >| Television filmHighball (film)>Highball Witch, Fairy Luckey's Quarter >| Short filmParty Wagon >| Television film(Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children) >Moogle Girl (voice) >| English versionBambi II >| Direct-to-videoRed Riding Hood (2006 film)>Red Riding Hood Ashley #2 Eye of the Dolphin >|Girl, Positive >| Television filmAfter the Fall >| Television filmTwinkle Toes >| Direct-to-videoDivorce Invitation >|The Preacher's Daughter >| Television filmG.B.F. (film)>G.B.F. 'Shley |2013|(Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters)||Voice artist|2013Stoker (film)>Stoker||Voice artistZoe Gone >|Who Killed My Husband? >| Television filmPretty Little Addict >| Television filmJonny's Sweet Revenge >|A Winter Wedding >| |2020|Psycho Sister-In-Law|Haley Downes|Television film">

Television{| class"wikitable sortable"

! Year !! Title !! Role !! NotesLaw & Order >| 2 episodes(Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) >| Episode: "Countdown"Third Watch >| Episode: "Adam 55-3"Arliss (TV series)>Arliss Ginny Episode: "In with the News"That Was Then >| 7 episodesBoston Public >| 3 episodesOne Tree Hill (TV series)>One Tree Hill Stella Episode: "With Arms Outstretched" (deleted scenes only)Strong Medicine >| Episode: "Seize the Day"Desperate Housewives >Julie Mayer (Desperate Housewives)>Julie Mayer Main Role (Desperate Housewives (season 1)-Desperate Housewives (season 4)>4)Recurring Role (Desperate Housewives (season 5)-Desperate Housewives (season 8)>8); 95 episodesKing of the Hill >| 3 episodesWithout a Trace >| Episode: "A Day in the Life"The Closer >| Episode: "Cherry Bomb"Ghost Whisperer >| Episode: "Greek Tragedy"(Batman: The Brave and the Bold) >Talia al Ghul (voice) >| Episode: "Sidekicks Assemble!"Hawaii Five-0 (2010 TV series)>Hawaii Five-0 Amy / Pauline Lucero Episode: "Ho'ohuli Na'au"The Secret Life of the American Teenager >| Episode: "Allies"Scandal (American TV series)>Scandal Maybell Doyle Episode: "Snake in the Garden"|2021|Station 19|Amy|Episode: "All I Want for Christmas Is You"">

Video games{| class"wikitable sortable"

! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes !! SourceThe Longest Journey >April Ryan (The Longest Journey)>Young April, Alatien Child English version The Cat in the Hat (film)#Video game>The Cat in the Hat Sally (Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII) >Aerith Gainsborough >WEBSITE=BEHIND THE VOICE ACTORS, 1 August 2023, Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy >| Final Fantasy Explorers >| Mobius Final Fantasy >| Kingdom Hearts III>Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind Aerith Gainsborough English version

Discography

• The Night of the Hunter, concept album
• The Sound of Music original Broadway revival cast recording, 1998
• Jane Eyre original Broadway cast recording, 2001
• Sugar Beats
• The Broadway Kids
• '' Preachers Daughter (2011)

Awards

Bowen has 3 wins and 4 nominations

• 2005 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (won)
• 2005 Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actress (nominated)
• 2006 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (won)
• 2007 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (nominated)
• 2008 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (nominated)
• 2008 Prism Award for Best TV Actress (won)
• 2009 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (nominated)

References

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External links

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• weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20080222225652weblink">Broadway biography at Playbill.com

Interviews

• Interview with TheStarScoop.com, October 2006 {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080329132424weblink |date=March 29, 2008 }}
• weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20080821110150weblink">Andrea Bowen Interview on Sidewalks Entertainment

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