David Bowie

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Characters played by David Bowie

Tesla — The Prestige (2006)

A brilliant inventor in Colorado Springs. Angier commissions him to build a teleportation device, which Tesla successfully delivers but warns will bring only misery. The machine physically duplicates subjects, leaving the original alive while creating a clone.

Jareth — Labyrinth (1986)

Jareth is the ruler of the labyrinth who appears after Sarah wishes that Toby be taken away. He offers Sarah her dreams in exchange for Toby, sets her a thirteen-hour challenge, manipulates Hoggle, and ultimately loses his power when Sarah declares that he has no power over her.

David Bowie — Zoolander (2001)

Legendary musician cameo appearing as a fashion judge.

Phillip Jeffries — Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992)

A long-disappeared FBI agent who suddenly appears at headquarters, recounts a vision of mysterious spirits, and then vanishes.

Maltazard — Arthur and the Invisibles (2006)

Corrupted Minimoy warlord seeking power and rubies.

Celliers — Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983)

A captured British Major known for his resilience and charisma. Interned at the camp, his defiance and shared sense of shame forge a deep bond with Commander Yonoi. He refuses a duel, sacrifices himself to save Hicksley, and is ultimately executed by burial in sand.

Thomas Jerome Newton — The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)

Protagonist and humanoid alien visiting Earth to secure water for his drought-stricken homeworld. Poses as an Englishman, builds a tech empire with partner Oliver Farnsworth, and constructs a spacecraft. He forms a romantic relationship with Mary-Lou, suffers from crippling alcoholism, and is eventually captured by the government and rivals. After years of captivity and medical experimentation, he escapes and leaves behind a desperate radio message to his home planet.

David Bowie — Christiane F. (1981)

David Bowie is the musician whom Christiane greatly admires. Her enthusiasm for him helps shape her identity, and she attends one of his concerts before trying heroin for the first time. He is therefore an important cultural influence in Christiane's early attraction to the world surrounding music and Sound.

John Blaylock — The Hunger (1983)

A celebrated cellist and Miriam's lover for two centuries. He suffers from accelerated aging, prompting him to seek medical intervention and ultimately leading to his tragic demise in the attic.

Jack Sikora — Gunslinger's Revenge (1998)

A ruthless killer who has hunted Johnny for years. He kidnaps Jeremiah to force a deadly duel and ultimately meets his end through an accidental fire.

Monte — The Linguini Incident (1991)

British bartender hoping to marry Lucy for a green card. He helps plan a restaurant robbery, loses a bet with the owners, wagers Lucy's escape skills, provides her with a lucky ring, and dives into the tank to save her during the performance.

Vendice Partners — Absolute Beginners (1986)

Advertising mogul who hires Colin to photograph his projects. Orchestrates the controversial White Housing Development scheme alongside Henley to redevelop Notting Hill, prioritizing capitalist interests over the existing community.

Career Overview

David Bowie has 275 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Arthur and the Minimoys with 1 titles. Signature works include The Prestige, The Hunger, Labyrinth. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
275
Birth Date
1947-01-08
Birth Place
London, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q5383), public domain (CC0).