Jon bowzer bauman biography

   The stunning disparity between mild-mannered Jon Bauman and his creation and alter ego, the inimitable "Bowzer," has raised a lot of eyebrows in the entertainment industry.

That's because Jon's portrayal of "Bowzer," star of "Sha Na Na" for 14 years, was so convincing that the casual observer was certain this hilarious, gangly greaser actually stalked the streets of Brooklyn when he wasn't appearing with the group.

Later, when Jon Bauman washed the grease right out of "Bowzer’s” hair, he surfaced as one of the most multi-dimensional performers in show business today, with careers as host, producer, writer, performer, actor, musician and social activist!

 

   Jon, like "Bowzer," was born in Brooklyn, but there the resemblance ends.

Jon was something of a child prodigy at the piano, and started classical lessons at age seven. He attended the prestigious Juilliard School beg