Andrea Bowen

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 films.

Life and career Early life Bowen was born on March 4, 1990. 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). 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. 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." As a result, Bowen was asked to dye her hair for the role. 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. Bowen returned to the series for one episode during season five and rejoined the main cast as a series regular for season six. She appeared once in season seven and returned for a string of episodes in the final season.

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."

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 films 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..

As of August 29, 2024, Bowen is married to her Desperate Housewives co-star Josh Zuckerman.

Filmography Film

Television

Video games Year Title Role Notes Source 2000 The Longest Journey Young April Ryan, Alatien Child English version 2003 The Cat in the Hat Sally 2008 Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Aerith Gainsborough English version 2011 Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy English version 2016 Final Fantasy Explorers English version; archival audio 2019 Mobius Final Fantasy English version 2020 Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind 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)