Andre Gower’s biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story

Intro Actor
Is Actor 
Television actor 
From United States of America 
Type Film, TV, Stage & Radio 
Gender male
Birth 27 April 1973, Los Angeles, USA
Age: 47 years
Star sign Taurus

Jon Andre Gower (born April 27, 1973) is an American television and film actor.

Life and career

Born in Los Angeles, California, Gower began his career at the age of five years as a child actor. His first substantial role was as Brookes Prentiss on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless from 1981 to 1982. He continued with guest starring roles on The A-Team, T. J. Hooker, and The Wizard. In 1986, he starred with Oscar-nominated Piper Laurie in an episode of The New Twilight Zone, “The Burning Man” (an adaptation of a Ray Bradbury short story). In 1987, Gower starred in the comedy/horror film The Monster Squad. Later that year, he starred for two seasons on the Fox series Mr. President with George C. Scott. From 1988 to 1989, Gower had a recurring role on The Hogan Family. Gower currently coaches actors and others entering the entertainment industry.

On November 5, 2014 Gower appeared on Ken Reid (comedian)’s TV Guidance Counselor Podcast.

From 2016 – Present, Gower, and one of his Monster Squad castmates, Ryan Lambert (actor) are co-hosts on the Squadcast w/Ryan & Andre Podcast, for Fitterpiper Entertainment. The podcast covers The Monster Squad, as well as other films, and conventions that Gower and Lambert attend in support of The Monster Squad, and its legacy.

In 2018, Gower produced and directed a documentary about the legacy, cult following, and fans of The Monster Squad, titled, Wolfman’s Got Nards. The documentary film is currently touring film festivals and film/comic book conventions.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Result Category Film or series
1983 Young Artist Award Nominated Best Young Actor in a Daytime Series The Young and the Restless
1984 Best Young Actor in a Comedy Series Baby Makes Five
1987 Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor in a New Television, Comedy or Drama Series Fathers and Sons
1988 Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor in a Television Comedy Series Mr. President
Won Outstanding Young Actors/Actresses Ensemble in Television or Motion Picture The Monster Squad
1989 Nominated Best Young Actor Guest Starring in a Drama or Comedy Series The Hogan Family
1988 Saturn Award Nominated Best Performance by a Younger Actor The Monster Squad
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