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Public records list James Bowen as an autobiographer, writer and musician. Born on March 15, 1979, James Bowen is from Surrey, United Kingdom. That works out to 47 years old in 2026.
My Take
James Bowen's story moves me more than most. A street musician in London who had hit rock bottom, the Surrey-born author found his life transformed by a stray cat named Bob, and turned that bond into A Street Cat Named Bob, an international bestseller that became a film. What I admire is his refusal to preach; he tells a tale of recovery through plain, honest love for an animal. As an autobiographer, musician, and former busker, he gave the world something rarer than a comeback narrative: a reminder that two wounded creatures can save each other, one quiet day at a time.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- James Bowen
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェームズ・ボーエン
- Reading
- じぇーむず・ぼーえん
- Born
- March 15, 1979 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Goat
- Origin
- Surrey, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- autobiographer / writer / musician / guitarist / street artist
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was James Bowen born?
Born March 15, 1979 (age 47).
Where is James Bowen from?
James Bowen is from Surrey, United Kingdom.
What does James Bowen do?
James Bowen works as autobiographer, writer, musician, guitarist, street artist.
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