John Bowers
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John Bowers (real name John E. Bowersox) (December 25, 1885 - November 17, 1936), was an American silent film actor who starred in ninety-four films including short subjects.
Bowers was born in Garrett, Indiana, and began his career in 1916. Within five years, he became one of the most popular leading men. During his career he co-starred frequently with Marguerite De La Motte, whom he later married. When sound became huge, and like the majority of silent film stars, Bowers' career collapsed. Bowers committed suicide by rowing into the Pacific Ocean at Santa Monica, California, and drowned. He was fifty years old.
