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Stephen Dunham
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Stephen Dunham Bowers
September 14, 1964 |
| Died | September 14, 2012 (aged 48) Burbank, California, U.S.
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| Other names | Stephen Bowers |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1990–2012 |
| Spouse(s) | Alexondra Lee (2005–2012, his death) |
Stephen Dunham (born September 14, 1964 – died September 14, 2012) was an American actor. He was well-known for playing Edward Pillows in the TV show DAG. He was also famous around the world for his roles as Isaac Henderson in the movie The Mummy and Dr. Paul Chamberlain in Monster-in-Law.
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About Stephen Dunham
Stephen Dunham was born Stephen Dunham Bowers in Boston, Massachusetts on September 14, 1964. He grew up in Manchester, New Hampshire. He was married to actress Alexondra Lee.
His Acting Career
Stephen Dunham was perhaps most famous for his role as Isaac Henderson in the popular 1999 movie The Mummy. He first tried out for a different role, Rick O'Connell, but didn't get it. However, the director, Stephen Sommers, really liked Stephen's acting. So, he decided to cast him as Isaac Henderson instead.
After The Mummy, Stephen played Hunter Franklin in the TV show Oh, Grow Up. He also played Agent Edward Pillows in 17 episodes of DAG from 2000 to 2001.
He had a repeating role as Peter in the second season of What I Like About You. He was also known for playing Charlie Thorpe in Hot Properties. Stephen acted in many other TV shows and big movies. He appeared as Dr. Paul Chamberlain in Monster-in-Law (2005). He was also in The Bill Engvall Show (2007) and played Chad on True Jackson, VP. He even had a part in the movie Get Smart (2008).
In 2011, he was on Hot in Cleveland, where he played an Amish bartender. In 2012, before he passed away, he played his last role as Doug Nelson in Paranormal Activity 4. His real-life wife, Alexondra Lee, also acted with him in that movie.
His Death
Stephen Dunham had a heart attack and passed away on September 14, 2012. This was also his 48th birthday. He died in Burbank, California. At the end of the movie Paranormal Activity 4, there is a special message honoring him.
Movies and TV Shows
Here are some of the movies and TV shows Stephen Dunham was in:
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1987 | You Talkin' to Me? | Not credited | |
| 1995 | Nonstop Pyramid Action | Nick | Short film |
| 1999 | The Mummy | Isaac Henderson | |
| 2000 | Nothing Sacred | Matt | |
| Traffic | Lobbyist | ||
| 2002 | Catch Me If You Can | Pilot #2 | |
| 2003 | Anger Management | Maitre d' | |
| 2005 | Monster-in-Law | Dr. Paul Chamberlain | |
| 2008 | Get Smart | Secret Service Commander | |
| 2012 | Savages | Six | Not credited |
| Paranormal Activity 4 | Doug Nelson | Released after his death |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1990 | Grand | Repairman | Episode: Janice Steals Home |
| 1999 | Oh, Grow Up | Hunter Franklin | 12 episodes |
| 2000–2001 | DAG | Agent Edward Pillows | 17 episodes |
| 2002 | The Chronicle | Louis Phillips | 2 episodes |
| Presidio Med | Episode: When Approaching a Let-Go | ||
| 2003 | Just Shoot Me! | Andrew the Environmentalist | Episode: A Simple Kiss of Fate |
| What I Like About You | Peter | 8 episodes | |
| 2005 | Hot Properties | Dr. Charlie Thorpe | 13 episodes |
| 2009 | The Bill Engvall Show | Danny | 3 episodes |
| 2008–2010 | True Jackson, VP | Chad Brackett | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | Hot in Cleveland | Abner | Episode: Where's Elka? |
See also
In Spanish: Stephen Dunham para niños
