Michael Bower

Michael Bower is an American actor whose best known role was Eddie Gelfen, nicknamed Donkeylips, on the Nickelodeon series Salute Your Shorts, which ran from 1991 to 1992. Born in Tarzana, California, he made his debut in Michael Jackson's 1988 film Moonwalker and then took guest roles in series such as Webster, Empty Nest, Hull High, The Wonder Years and Doogie Howser, M.D. His 20 episodes on Salute Your Shorts brought him a 1992 Young Artist Award for best young actor in a cable series. He later continued with guest work, among it a turn on Friends as Monica Geller's prom date, and a small part on Dark Angel. His movie credits include Ivan Reitman's Evolution (2001) and Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School (2005). He also acted in Social Misfits, a comedy short called Dinner with Raphael, and voiced Eugene Reaper in Grand Theft Auto IV.