Jon ‘Bowzer’ Bauman Net Worth
James Olson
Updated on May 11, 2026
Jon ‘Bowzer’ Bauman net worth is
$17 Million
Jon ‘Bowzer’ Bauman Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Jon 'Bowzer' Bauman was born on September 14, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour (1983), Sha Na Na (1977) and My Music: Rock, Pop & Doo Wop (2011). He has been married to Mary Ryerson since January 14, 1978. They have two children.
| Net Worth | $17 Million |
| Date Of Birth | September 14, 1947 |
| Place Of Birth | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Height | 6' 3" (1.91 m) |
| Profession | Actor, Writer, Producer |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Started "Truth In Music" talking about imposters of some oldies bands. [2003] |
| 2 | Co-hosted a Morning show in Los Angeles [July 2003] |
| 3 | In a band called "Bowzer's Rock & Roll Party" that often performs on cruises [1998] |
| 4 | Co-host, with Julie Lancaster, of an infomercial for TimeLife's "Ultimate Oldies but Goodies" music collection. [2008] |
| 5 | Graduated from New York's prestigious Juilliard School of Music. |
| 6 | Member of Sha-Na-Na. |
| 7 | Graduate of Martin Van Buren High School, Queens Village, New York, class of 1965. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animaniacs | 1993 | TV Series | Singer |
| Bonkers | 1993 | TV Series | |
| Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water | 1990 | TV Series | Jean (English version, voice, as Jon Bauman) |
| Bowzer's Rock 'n Roll Party | 1988 | TV Movie | Bowzer |
| The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones | 1987 | TV Movie | Iggy (voice, as Jon Bauman) |
| The Flintstone Kids | 1986-1987 | TV Series | Additional Voices |
| My Little Pony: The Movie | 1986 | The Smooze (voice, as Jon Bauman) | |
| Yogi's Treasure Hunt | 1985 | TV Series | Additional Voices |
| Miami Vice | 1985 | TV Series | Augie |
| ABC Weekend Specials | 1984 | TV Series | Riff |
| My Little Pony | 1984 | TV Movie | The Smooze (voice) |
| The Pop 'N' Rocker Game | 1983 | TV Series | Host |
| All Night Radio | 1982 | TV Movie | Professor Bowzer |
| 3-2-1 Contact | 1980 | TV Series | |
| General Electric's All-Star Anniversary | 1978 | TV Movie documentary Sha Na Na | |
| Grease | 1978 | Johnny Casino & The Gamblers (uncredited) |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Age of Rock'n'Roll | 1991 | TV Series documentary as Jon Bauman |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Age of Rock'n'Roll | 1991 | TV Series documentary producer - as Jon Bauman |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tales of the Rat Fink | 2006 | Documentary special thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mike Douglas Show | 1980 | TV Series | Himself |
| Dance Fever | 1979 | TV Series | Himself |
| Alice Cooper & Friends | 1977 | TV Movie | Himself - Sha-Na-Na (uncredited) |
| Sha Na Na | 1977 | TV Series | Himself (1977-1981) |
| The Smothers Brothers Show | 1975 | TV Series | Themselves |
| The Great Pretenders | 2015 | Documentary | Himself |
| My Music: 50s & 60s Rock Rewind | 2014 | TV Movie | Himself - Host |
| My Music: Doo Wop Discoveries | 2012 | TV Movie | Himself - Host |
| Unsung | 2012 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Recorded Live | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| My Music: Rock, Pop & Doo Wop | 2011 | TV Movie | Himself - Host |
| Movies That Shook the World | 2005 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Festival Express | 2003 | Documentary | Himself - Sha Na Na (as Jon Bauman) |
| Woodstock Diary | 1994 | TV Movie documentary | Himself (as Sha-Na-Na) |
| Blast to the Past | 1989 | TV Movie | Himself |
| VH1 Music Videos | 1985 | TV Series | Himself - Video Jockey |
| Super Password | 1984 | TV Series | Himself - Celebrity Contestant |
| Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour | 1983-1984 | TV Series | Himself - Hollywood Squares Host / Match Game Panelist |
| Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade | 1983 | TV Special | Himself |
| The Pop 'N' Rocker Game | 1983 | TV Series | Himself |
| Magic with the Stars | 1982 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Family Feud | 1982 | TV Series | Himself |
| Password Plus | 1979-1981 | TV Series | Himself - Celebrity Contestant |
Archive Footage
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | ACE | CableACE Awards | Music Host | VH1 Music Videos (1985) |
Known for movies
Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour (1983-1984)
as Himself - Hollywood Squares Host / Match Game Pane
Sha Na Na (1977)
as Himself (1977-1981)
My Music: Rock, Pop & Doo Wop (2011)
as Himself - Host
Blast to the Past (1989)
as Himself
