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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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 24 2015
Poster of The Wedding Ringer
The Wedding Ringer
Ken Howard was 70 in The Wedding Ringer as 'Ed Palmer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 2015
Poster of The Judge
The Judge
Ken Howard was 70 in The Judge as 'Judge Warren'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 03 2013
Poster of J. Edgar
J. Edgar
Ken Howard was 67 in J. Edgar as 'Harlan Fiske Stone'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 2011
Poster of A Numbers Game
A Numbers Game
Ken Howard was 66 in A Numbers Game as 'Harold'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 15 2010
Poster of The Beacon
The Beacon
Ken Howard was 65 in The Beacon as 'Oficer Ford'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 25 2009
Poster of Grey Gardens
Grey Gardens
Ken Howard was 65 in Grey Gardens as 'Phelan Beale'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 21 2009
Poster of 2:13
2:13
Ken Howard was 65 in 2:13 as 'Sheriff Sedgewick'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 25 2009
Poster of Smother
Smother
Ken Howard was 64 in Smother as 'Gene Cooper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 2008
Poster of Under Still Waters
Under Still Waters
Ken Howard was 63 in Under Still Waters as 'Conrad'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 29 2008
Poster of Rambo
Rambo
Ken Howard was 63 in Rambo as 'Arthur Marsh'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 24 2008
Poster of Michael Clayton
Michael Clayton
Ken Howard was 63 in Michael Clayton as 'Don Jeffries'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 2007
Poster of Spring Thaw
Spring Thaw
Ken Howard was 62 in Spring Thaw as 'Thane Weston'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 10 2007
Poster of Arc
Arc
Ken Howard was 62 in Arc as 'Santee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 2006
Poster of In Her Shoes
In Her Shoes
Ken Howard was 61 in In Her Shoes as 'Michael Feller'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 2005
Poster of Double Dare
Double Dare
Ken Howard was 59 in Double Dare as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 27 2000
Poster of At First Sight
At First Sight
Ken Howard was 54 in At First Sight as 'Virgil's Father'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Tactical Assault
Tactical Assault
Ken Howard was 54 in Tactical Assault as 'General Horace White'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 10 1997
Poster of Her Hidden Truth
Her Hidden Truth
Ken Howard was 51 in Her Hidden Truth as 'Jack Devereaux'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 12 1995
Poster of The Net
The Net
Ken Howard was 51 in The Net as 'Michael Bergstrom'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 28 1995
Poster of OP Center
OP Center
Ken Howard was 50 in OP Center as 'The President'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 16 1994
Poster of Mastergate
Mastergate
Ken Howard was 48 in Mastergate as 'Secretary of State Courtleigh Bishop'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 23 1991
Poster of Oscar
Oscar
Ken Howard was 47 in Oscar as 'Kirkwood'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 04 1989
Poster of Strange Interlude
Strange Interlude
Ken Howard was 44 in Strange Interlude as 'Sam Evans'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 03 1984
Poster of Second Thoughts
Second Thoughts
Ken Howard was 38 in Second Thoughts as 'John Michael'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 07 1983
Poster of Rage of Angels
Rage of Angels
Ken Howard was 38 in Rage of Angels as 'Adam Warner'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of Victims
Victims
Ken Howard was 37 in Victims as 'Joe Buckley'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 11 1982
Poster of The Country Girl
The Country Girl
Ken Howard was 37 in The Country Girl as 'Bernie Dodd'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 09 1978
Poster of Superdome
Superdome
Ken Howard was 33 in Superdome as 'Dave Walecki'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1977
Poster of Independence
Independence
Ken Howard was 32 in Independence as 'Thomas Jefferson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 04 1976
Poster of Manhunter
Manhunter
Ken Howard was 29 in Manhunter as 'Dave Barrett'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 26 1974
Poster of 1776
1776
Ken Howard was 28 in 1776 as 'Thomas Jefferson'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1972
Poster of Such Good Friends
Such Good Friends
Ken Howard was 27 in Such Good Friends as 'Cal'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 11 1970
Poster of Untitled SAG-AFTRA Documentary
Untitled SAG-AFTRA Documentary
Ken Howard will be 71+ in Untitled SAG-AFTRA Documentary as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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'.
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Thu, Oct 30 2014
Poster of Fairly Legal
Fairly Legal
Ken Howard was 66+ in Fairly Legal as 'Charles Pease'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 2011
Poster of Blue Bloods
Blue Bloods
Ken Howard was 66+ in Blue Bloods as 'Malcolm'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 2010
Poster of Eli Stone
Eli Stone
Ken Howard was 63+ in Eli Stone
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 31 2008
Poster of Dirty Sexy Money
Dirty Sexy Money
Ken Howard was 63+ in Dirty Sexy Money
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 2007
Poster of Cane
Cane
Ken Howard was 63+ in Cane
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2007
Poster of 30 Rock
30 Rock
Ken Howard was 62+ in 30 Rock as 'Hank Hooper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 2006
Poster of Brothers and Sisters
Brothers and Sisters
Ken Howard was 62+ in Brothers and Sisters as 'Boyd Taylor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 2006
Poster of Conviction
Conviction
Ken Howard was 61+ in Conviction as 'Judge Hanford'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 03 2006
Poster of Ghost Whisperer
Ghost Whisperer
Ken Howard was 61+ in Ghost Whisperer as 'Rachel Fisher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 23 2005
Poster of The Closer
The Closer
Ken Howard was 61+ in The Closer as 'Wes Durant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 2005
Poster of The Office
The Office
Ken Howard was 60+ in The Office as 'Ed Truck'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 24 2005
Poster of Boston Legal
Boston Legal
Ken Howard was 60+ in Boston Legal as 'Judge Walter Yardley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of Cold Case
Cold Case
Ken Howard was 59+ in Cold Case as 'Harry Kemp Jr. (1958)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of Pet Star
Pet Star
Ken Howard was 58+ in Pet Star as 'Self - Judge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 09 2002
Poster of George Lopez
George Lopez
Ken Howard was 57+ in George Lopez as 'Dr. Woodson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 27 2002
Poster of Crossing Jordan
Crossing Jordan
Ken Howard was 57+ in Crossing Jordan as 'Max Cavanaugh'.
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Mon, Sep 24 2001
Poster of Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Ken Howard was 56+ in Curb Your Enthusiasm as 'Ken Abbot'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of Family Law
Family Law
Ken Howard was 55+ in Family Law as 'Reardon'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of The View
The View
Ken Howard was 53+ in The View as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Ken Howard was 52+ in The Practice as 'Frank Patanki'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of Arliss
Arliss
Ken Howard was 52+ in Arliss
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 10 1996
Poster of OP Center
OP Center
Ken Howard was 50+ in OP Center as 'The President'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 26 1995
Poster of One West Waikiki
One West Waikiki
Ken Howard was 50+ in One West Waikiki
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 04 1994
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
Ken Howard was 49+ in Diagnosis: Murder as 'Special Agent Dunleavy, David Clarke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 05 1992
Poster of Melrose Place
Melrose Place
Ken Howard was 48+ in Melrose Place as 'Mr. George Andrews'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 08 1992
Poster of Memories of Midnight
Memories of Midnight
Ken Howard was 47+ in Memories of Midnight as 'Kirk Reynolds'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 02 1986
Poster of The Colbys
The Colbys
Ken Howard was 41+ in The Colbys as 'Garrett Boydston'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 20 1985
Poster of The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
Ken Howard was 41+ in The Golden Girls as 'Jerry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Glitter
Glitter
Ken Howard was 40+ in Glitter
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1984
Poster of The Hitchhiker
The Hitchhiker
Ken Howard was 39+ in The Hitchhiker as 'Dubois'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 1983
Poster of The Thorn Birds
The Thorn Birds
Ken Howard was 38+ in The Thorn Birds as 'Rainer Hartheim'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 1983
Poster of Rage of Angels
Rage of Angels
Ken Howard was 38+ in Rage of Angels as 'Adam Warner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 20 1983
Poster of Hotel
Hotel
Ken Howard was 38+ in Hotel
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982
Poster of Dynasty
Dynasty
Ken Howard was 36+ in Dynasty as ', Garrett Boydston'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1981
Poster of The White Shadow
The White Shadow
Ken Howard was 34+ in The White Shadow as 'Ken Reeves'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 27 1978
Poster of The Critical List
The Critical List
Ken Howard was 34+ in The Critical List as 'Nels Freiberg'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1978
Poster of The Manhunter
The Manhunter
Ken Howard was 30+ in The Manhunter
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of Adam's Rib
Adam's Rib
Ken Howard was 29+ in Adam's Rib as 'Adam Bonner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1973
Poster of Medical Center
Medical Center
Ken Howard was 25+ in Medical Center
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1969
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Ken Howard was 12+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Nominee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951