Heidi Bower
Birthday: 4 April 1972, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Birth Name: Heidi Kristina Klefstad
Height: 170 cm
Heidi grew up in the Chicago suburbs where she studied music and voice as a child. She began performing at local concerts and events, and at the age of 14 she made her Theatrical debut in the musical, ...Show More
My goal as an actor is to leave behind something that affects people's lives and teaches them someth Show more
My goal as an actor is to leave behind something that affects people's lives and teaches them something about the human condition and our time in history. Throughout time, artists have left behind a legacy of work that has informed a good deal of what we learn about the history of our world...poets, musicians, painters, sculptors, playwrights, etc. And now filmmakers. As an actor, I believe in doing work that matters and that resonates in people's minds and hearts; giving them a gift to keep. Hide
[on inspiration] I find inspiration in a broad range of things. On a large scale, I'm inspired by pe Show more
[on inspiration] I find inspiration in a broad range of things. On a large scale, I'm inspired by people who never give up on what they believe in. People whose actions have manifested change in the world for the better. But I can also be inspired by something as seemingly mundane as the beauty of an autumn leaf or a kind smile. Anything that brings me into contact with what's real. Hide
[Aspiration]...to live and act with integrity and purpose.
[Aspiration]...to live and act with integrity and purpose.
I'm a multitude of dichotomies. I'm simple and complex, chaotic and peaceful, flighty and efficient, Show more
I'm a multitude of dichotomies. I'm simple and complex, chaotic and peaceful, flighty and efficient, generous and needy, I can be nurturing or aloof. It's not unheard of for me to be all of these things in one day. I'm a work in progress. Hide
Filmmakers have a great opportunity to let future generations know what it was like for us; and in t Show more
Filmmakers have a great opportunity to let future generations know what it was like for us; and in this moment to teach, inspire, connect and even just entertain. In the same way that a teacher shares knowledge and a doctor heals...for an actor and filmmaker, films are our contribution. It's a sweet responsibility. Hide
I trust myself, my intuition. If someone is putting pressure on me or trying to steer me in a direct Show more
I trust myself, my intuition. If someone is putting pressure on me or trying to steer me in a direction that doesn't feel right, I find another way to achieve the goal that does feel right for me. Hide
We all bear the responsibility of changing at least one other person in our lives - often a romantic Show more
We all bear the responsibility of changing at least one other person in our lives - often a romantic partner whose heart we have broken so momentously that they were altered forever. Someone changed me. I know I've changed someone. Hopefully for the better. Hide
The moments when I'm in front of a camera or on stage and I'm fully embodying a character, so comple Show more
The moments when I'm in front of a camera or on stage and I'm fully embodying a character, so completely oblivious to anything outside that bubble of what is being created in that moment...those inspired, special glimpses of magic between myself and another actor that come alive and can never be repeated exactly the same way again...firing on all cylinders... it's so fulfilling. And then finding out that it really moved somebody. That's an awesome feeling. Hide
[What would you change about you work/life if you could?] I wouldn't change anything about my life. Show more
[What would you change about you work/life if you could?] I wouldn't change anything about my life. I am entirely grateful for everything exactly the way it is. This is an incredible journey. It'll be fun to see the highlights reel. Hide
[on playing such an abused woman in "Farewell Darkness"] Circus (Szalewski) was great...he really in Show more
[on playing such an abused woman in "Farewell Darkness"] Circus (Szalewski) was great...he really inspired that fear in me. It was great to be able to work with somebody who...I would just look at him and start to feel really... intimidated. Hide
Wanting to make a bigger contribution to the Indie-verse, I have been developing my writing skills.. Show more
Wanting to make a bigger contribution to the Indie-verse, I have been developing my writing skills...although my number one creative passion is acting, I am enjoying branching out in new directions. Hide
[When asked to name favorite books] I'm a book nerd, so I have trouble choosing. When pressed to nam Show more
[When asked to name favorite books] I'm a book nerd, so I have trouble choosing. When pressed to name my favorite novelist in conversation, I say F. Scott Fitzgerald, for his mastery of being descriptively succinct (or succinctly descriptive). It also works as a tongue twister. Hide
I absolutely love what I do. I love film and theatre and am particularly passionate about independen Show more
I absolutely love what I do. I love film and theatre and am particularly passionate about independent film. I am very grateful to be pursuing the career of my dreams and wish everybody the opportunity to go for their own dream. Hide
Heidi Bower's FILMOGRAPHY
as Actor (14)
