Portrait of Ken Howard

Ken Howard

Bio: Ken Howard (1944–2016) was an American actor, best known for his roles in 1776 and on White Shadow. He was the National President of The Screen Actors Guild from 2009 until his death in 2016
Born: Tue, Mar 28 1944
Birthplace: El Centro, California, USA

Death: Wed, Mar 23 2016
Ken Howard is 71 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Joy
Joy
Ken Howard was
71 in Joy
as 'Mop Executive'.
Thu, Dec 24 2015
Poster of The Wedding Ringer
The Wedding Ringer
Ken Howard was
70 in The Wedding Ringer
as 'Ed Palmer'.
Fri, Jan 16 2015
Poster of The Judge
The Judge
Ken Howard was
70 in The Judge
as 'Judge Warren'.
Wed, Oct 08 2014
Poster of Better Living Through Chemistry
Better Living Through Chemistry
Ken Howard was
69 in Better Living Through Chemistry
as 'Walter Bishop'.
Fri, Mar 14 2014
Poster of A.C.O.D.
A.C.O.D.
Ken Howard was
69 in A.C.O.D.
as 'Gary'.
Thu, Oct 03 2013
Poster of J. Edgar
J. Edgar
Ken Howard was
67 in J. Edgar
as 'Harlan Fiske Stone'.
Wed, Nov 09 2011
Poster of A Numbers Game
A Numbers Game
Ken Howard was
66 in A Numbers Game
as 'Harold'.
Thu, Apr 15 2010
Poster of The Beacon
The Beacon
Ken Howard was
65 in The Beacon
as 'Oficer Ford'.
Sun, Oct 25 2009
Poster of Grey Gardens
Grey Gardens
Ken Howard was
65 in Grey Gardens
as 'Phelan Beale'.
Sun, Jun 21 2009
Poster of 2:13
2:13
Ken Howard was
65 in 2:13
as 'Sheriff Sedgewick'.
Sat, Apr 25 2009
Poster of Smother
Smother
Ken Howard was
64 in Smother
as 'Gene Cooper'.
Fri, Sep 26 2008
Poster of Under Still Waters
Under Still Waters
Ken Howard was
63 in Under Still Waters
as 'Conrad'.
Tue, Jan 29 2008
Poster of Rambo
Rambo
Ken Howard was
63 in Rambo
as 'Arthur Marsh'.
Thu, Jan 24 2008
Poster of Michael Clayton
Michael Clayton
Ken Howard was
63 in Michael Clayton
as 'Don Jeffries'.
Fri, Sep 28 2007
Poster of Spring Thaw
Spring Thaw
Ken Howard was
62 in Spring Thaw
as 'Thane Weston'.
Wed, Jan 10 2007
Poster of Arc
Arc
Ken Howard was
62 in Arc
as 'Santee'.
Fri, Oct 20 2006
Poster of In Her Shoes
In Her Shoes
Ken Howard was
61 in In Her Shoes
as 'Michael Feller'.
Fri, Oct 07 2005
Poster of Dreamer: Inspired By a True Story
Dreamer: Inspired By a True Story
Ken Howard was
61 in Dreamer: Inspired By a True Story
as 'William Ford'.
Sat, Sep 10 2005
Poster of Double Dare
Double Dare
Ken Howard was
59 in Double Dare
as 'Self'.
Sat, Mar 13 2004
Poster of Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
Ken Howard was
55 in Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
as 'Alex Hunter'.
Sun, Feb 27 2000
Poster of At First Sight
At First Sight
Ken Howard was
54 in At First Sight
as 'Virgil's Father'.
Fri, Jan 15 1999
Poster of A Vow to Cherish
A Vow to Cherish
Ken Howard was
54 in A Vow to Cherish
as 'John Brighton'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Tactical Assault
Tactical Assault
Ken Howard was
54 in Tactical Assault
as 'General Horace White'.
Tue, Apr 07 1998
Poster of Something Borrowed, Something Blue
Something Borrowed, Something Blue
Ken Howard was
52 in Something Borrowed, Something Blue
as 'Senator John Farrell'.
Mon, Mar 10 1997
Poster of Her Hidden Truth
Her Hidden Truth
Ken Howard was
51 in Her Hidden Truth
as 'Jack Devereaux'.
Sun, Nov 12 1995
Poster of The Net
The Net
Ken Howard was
51 in The Net
as 'Michael Bergstrom'.
Fri, Jul 28 1995
Poster of OP Center
OP Center
Ken Howard was
50 in OP Center
as 'The President'.
Sun, Feb 26 1995
Poster of Clear and Present Danger
Clear and Present Danger
Ken Howard was
50 in Clear and Present Danger
as 'Committee Chairman'.
Wed, Aug 03 1994
Poster of Moment of Truth: To Walk Again
Moment of Truth: To Walk Again
Ken Howard was
49 in Moment of Truth: To Walk Again
as 'Ed Keating'.
Wed, Feb 16 1994
Poster of Mastergate
Mastergate
Ken Howard was
48 in Mastergate
as 'Secretary of State Courtleigh Bishop'.
Sun, Nov 01 1992
Poster of Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
Ken Howard was
47 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Self'.
Mon, Oct 28 1991
Poster of Murder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Wojas Smart Story
Murder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Wojas Smart Story
Ken Howard was
47 in Murder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Wojas Smart Story
as 'Bill Smart'.
Mon, Sep 23 1991
Poster of Oscar
Oscar
Ken Howard was
47 in Oscar
as 'Kirkwood'.
Fri, Apr 26 1991
Poster of The Man in the Brown Suit
The Man in the Brown Suit
Ken Howard was
44 in The Man in the Brown Suit
as 'Gordon Race'.
Wed, Jan 04 1989
Poster of Strange Interlude
Strange Interlude
Ken Howard was
44 in Strange Interlude
as 'Sam Evans'.
Wed, Jul 13 1988
Poster of Drug Free Kids: A Parents' Guide
Drug Free Kids: A Parents' Guide
Ken Howard was
43 in Drug Free Kids: A Parents' Guide
as 'Self, Host'.
Mon, Jan 11 1988
Poster of Rage of Angels: The Story Continues
Rage of Angels: The Story Continues
Ken Howard was
42 in Rage of Angels: The Story Continues
as 'Adam J. Warner'.
Sun, Nov 02 1986
Poster of Amazing Masters of Martial Arts
Amazing Masters of Martial Arts
Ken Howard was
40 in Amazing Masters of Martial Arts
as 'Self - Host'.
Thu, Mar 14 1985
Poster of He's Not Your Son
He's Not Your Son
Ken Howard was
40 in He's Not Your Son
as 'Michael Saunders'.
Wed, Oct 03 1984
Poster of Second Thoughts
Second Thoughts
Ken Howard was
38 in Second Thoughts
as 'John Michael'.
Mon, Mar 07 1983
Poster of Rage of Angels
Rage of Angels
Ken Howard was
38 in Rage of Angels
as 'Adam Warner'.
Sat, Feb 19 1983
Poster of Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
Ken Howard was
37 in Night of 100 Stars
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of Victims
Victims
Ken Howard was
37 in Victims
as 'Joe Buckley'.
Mon, Jan 11 1982
Poster of The Country Girl
The Country Girl
Ken Howard was
37 in The Country Girl
as 'Bernie Dodd'.
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Damien: The Leper Priest
Damien: The Leper Priest
Ken Howard was
36 in Damien: The Leper Priest
as 'Father Damien'.
Mon, Oct 27 1980
Poster of A Real American Hero
A Real American Hero
Ken Howard was
34 in A Real American Hero
as 'Danny Boy Mitchell'.
Sat, Dec 09 1978
Poster of Superdome
Superdome
Ken Howard was
33 in Superdome
as 'Dave Walecki'.
Mon, Jan 09 1978
Poster of The Court-Martial of George Armstrong Custer
The Court-Martial of George Armstrong Custer
Ken Howard was
33 in The Court-Martial of George Armstrong Custer
as 'Major Asa B. Gandiner - Prosecuting Attorney'.
Thu, Dec 01 1977
Poster of Independence
Independence
Ken Howard was
32 in Independence
as 'Thomas Jefferson'.
Sun, Jul 04 1976
Poster of Manhunter
Manhunter
Ken Howard was
29 in Manhunter
as 'Dave Barrett'.
Tue, Feb 26 1974
Poster of 1776
1776
Ken Howard was
28 in 1776
as 'Thomas Jefferson'.
Thu, Nov 09 1972
Poster of The Strange Vengeance of Rosalie
The Strange Vengeance of Rosalie
Ken Howard was
28 in The Strange Vengeance of Rosalie
as 'Virgil'.
Fri, Jun 16 1972
Poster of Such Good Friends
Such Good Friends
Ken Howard was
27 in Such Good Friends
as 'Cal'.
Thu, Dec 16 1971
Poster of Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon
Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon
Ken Howard was
26 in Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon
as 'Arthur'.
Mon, May 11 1970

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The McCarthys
The McCarthys
Ken Howard was
70+ in The McCarthys
as 'Coach Colwell'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 30 2014
Poster of Fairly Legal
Fairly Legal
Ken Howard was
66+ in Fairly Legal
as 'Charles Pease'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 2011
Poster of Blue Bloods
Blue Bloods
Ken Howard was
66+ in Blue Bloods
as 'Malcolm'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 2010
Poster of Eli Stone
Eli Stone
Ken Howard was
63+ in Eli Stone
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 31 2008
Poster of Dirty Sexy Money
Dirty Sexy Money
Ken Howard was
63+ in Dirty Sexy Money
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 2007
Poster of Cane
Cane
Ken Howard was
63+ in Cane
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2007
Poster of 30 Rock
30 Rock
Ken Howard was
62+ in 30 Rock
as 'Hank Hooper'.
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Wed, Oct 11 2006
Poster of Brothers and Sisters
Brothers and Sisters
Ken Howard was
62+ in Brothers and Sisters
as 'Boyd Taylor'.
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Sun, Sep 24 2006
Poster of Conviction
Conviction
Ken Howard was
61+ in Conviction
as 'Judge Hanford'.
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Fri, Mar 03 2006
Poster of Ghost Whisperer
Ghost Whisperer
Ken Howard was
61+ in Ghost Whisperer
as 'Rachel Fisher'.
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Fri, Sep 23 2005
Poster of The Closer
The Closer
Ken Howard was
61+ in The Closer
as 'Wes Durant'.
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Mon, Jun 13 2005
Poster of The Office
The Office
Ken Howard was
60+ in The Office
as 'Ed Truck'.
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Thu, Mar 24 2005
Poster of Boston Legal
Boston Legal
Ken Howard was
60+ in Boston Legal
as 'Judge Walter Yardley'.
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Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of Cold Case
Cold Case
Ken Howard was
59+ in Cold Case
as 'Harry Kemp Jr. (1958)'.
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Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of Pet Star
Pet Star
Ken Howard was
58+ in Pet Star
as 'Self - Judge'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 09 2002
Poster of George Lopez
George Lopez
Ken Howard was
57+ in George Lopez
as 'Dr. Woodson'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 27 2002
Poster of Crossing Jordan
Crossing Jordan
Ken Howard was
57+ in Crossing Jordan
as 'Max Cavanaugh'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2001
Poster of Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Ken Howard was
56+ in Curb Your Enthusiasm
as 'Ken Abbot'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 15 2000
Poster of Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
Ken Howard was
55+ in Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
as 'Alex Hunter'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 27 2000
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
Ken Howard was
55+ in The West Wing
as 'Judge Peyton Cabot Harrison III'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of Family Law
Family Law
Ken Howard was
55+ in Family Law
as 'Reardon'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Ken Howard was
55+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Dr. Arlen Rieff'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of The View
The View
Ken Howard was
53+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Ken Howard was
52+ in The Practice
as 'Frank Patanki'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of Arliss
Arliss
Ken Howard was
52+ in Arliss
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 10 1996
Poster of OP Center
OP Center
Ken Howard was
50+ in OP Center
as 'The President'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 26 1995
Poster of One West Waikiki
One West Waikiki
Ken Howard was
50+ in One West Waikiki
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Thu, Aug 04 1994
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
Ken Howard was
49+ in Diagnosis: Murder
as 'Special Agent Dunleavy, David Clarke'.
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Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series
Ken Howard was
48+ in Batman: The Animated Series
as 'Hartness (voice)'.
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Sat, Sep 05 1992
Poster of Melrose Place
Melrose Place
Ken Howard was
48+ in Melrose Place
as 'Mr. George Andrews'.
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Wed, Jul 08 1992
Poster of Memories of Midnight
Memories of Midnight
Ken Howard was
47+ in Memories of Midnight
as 'Kirk Reynolds'.
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Mon, Nov 25 1991
Poster of Rage of Angels: The Story Continues
Rage of Angels: The Story Continues
Ken Howard was
42+ in Rage of Angels: The Story Continues
as 'Adam J. Warner'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 02 1986
Poster of The Colbys
The Colbys
Ken Howard was
41+ in The Colbys
as 'Garrett Boydston'.
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Wed, Nov 20 1985
Poster of The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
Ken Howard was
41+ in The Golden Girls
as 'Jerry'.
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Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Ken Howard was
40+ in Murder, She Wrote
as 'Hank Shipton, Bill Boyle, Max Hagen, Matt Kinkaid, Barnes'.
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Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Glitter
Glitter
Ken Howard was
40+ in Glitter
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1984
Poster of The Hitchhiker
The Hitchhiker
Ken Howard was
39+ in The Hitchhiker
as 'Dubois'.
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Tue, Nov 01 1983
Poster of It's Not Easy
It's Not Easy
Ken Howard was
39+ in It's Not Easy
as 'Jack Long'.
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Thu, Sep 29 1983
Poster of The Thorn Birds
The Thorn Birds
Ken Howard was
38+ in The Thorn Birds
as 'Rainer Hartheim'.
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Sun, Mar 27 1983
Poster of Rage of Angels
Rage of Angels
Ken Howard was
38+ in Rage of Angels
as 'Adam Warner'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 20 1983
Poster of Hotel
Hotel
Ken Howard was
38+ in Hotel
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982
Poster of Dynasty
Dynasty
Ken Howard was
36+ in Dynasty
as ', Garrett Boydston'.
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Mon, Jan 12 1981
Poster of The White Shadow
The White Shadow
Ken Howard was
34+ in The White Shadow
as 'Ken Reeves'.
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Mon, Nov 27 1978
Poster of The Critical List
The Critical List
Ken Howard was
34+ in The Critical List
as 'Nels Freiberg'.
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Mon, Sep 11 1978
Poster of The Manhunter
The Manhunter
Ken Howard was
30+ in The Manhunter
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Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of Adam's Rib
Adam's Rib
Ken Howard was
29+ in Adam's Rib
as 'Adam Bonner'.
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Fri, Sep 14 1973
Poster of Medical Center
Medical Center
Ken Howard was
25+ in Medical Center
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Wed, Sep 24 1969
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Ken Howard was
12+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Nominee'.
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Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Ken Howard was
7+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Defense Attorney'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951