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- Birth nameMark Robert Bowden
- Mark Bowden was born on July 17, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for Black Hawk Down (2001), Luna Park and Money for Nothing (1993). He is married to Gail Louise McLaughlin. They have five children.
- SpouseGail Louise McLaughlin(24 July 19?? - present) (5 children)
- Son of Richard H. and Rita Lois (Keane) Bowden
- Graduate of Loyola College of Maryland with B.A., 1973.
- Five children: Aaron Bowden, Anya Bowden, William Bowden, Daniel Bowden, Benjamin Bowden.
- Staff writer, Phila. Inquirer, 1979; previously staff reporter at Baltimore News-American, 1973-1979.
- Winner of numerous awards, including Finalist, best newspaper writing, American Society Newspaper Editors, 1979, for "Life in the Projects"; also, science writing award from American Assn for Advancement of Science, 1980; and feature writing award from Sunday Magazine Editors Assn, 1987, for "Finder's Keeper's", later adapted into the film, Money for Nothing (1993).
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