Grant Bowler

New Zealand-Australian actor in television

Grant Bowler - New Zealand-Australian actor in television
Born

July 18th, 1968
57 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Australia

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An actor with a career spanning film and television, gained recognition for roles in various series. Starred as Alistair Tyler in the series 'Lost' and portrayed the character of Dominic in 'True Blood'. Featured in the lead role of Captain Benjamin Sisko in the series 'Battlestar Galactica'. Also acted in films such as 'The Caller' and 'The Last Man'.

Alistair Tyler in 'Lost'

Dominic in 'True Blood'

Captain Benjamin Sisko in 'Battlestar Galactica'

Lead role in 'The Caller'

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