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Rance Howard

Bio: Rance Howard (born Harold Engle Beckenholdt; November 17, 1928 – November 25, 2017) was an American actor who starred in film and on television. He was the father of actor and filmmaker Ron Howard and actor Clint Howard, and grandfather of actresses Bryce Dallas Howard and Paige Howard
Born: Sat, Nov 17 1928
Birthplace: Newkirk, Oklahoma, USA

Death: Sat, Nov 25 2017
Rance Howard is 89 years old
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Poster of Dads
Dads
Rance Howard would have been no older than 89 in Dads as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 2019
Poster of The Christ Slayer
The Christ Slayer
Rance Howard would have been no older than 89 in The Christ Slayer as 'Devil as Old Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 2019
Poster of Apple Seed
Apple Seed
Rance Howard would have been no older than 89 in Apple Seed as 'Carl'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 14 2019
Poster of Chasing the Star
Chasing the Star
Rance Howard was 88 in Chasing the Star as 'Devil as an Old Man'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 05 2017
Poster of Broken Memories
Broken Memories
Rance Howard was 88 in Broken Memories as 'Jasper'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 15 2017
Poster of Kalebegiak
Kalebegiak
Rance Howard was 87 in Kalebegiak as 'José Mari'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 20 2016
Poster of Max Rose
Max Rose
Rance Howard was 87 in Max Rose as 'Walter Prewitt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 2016
Poster of 40 Nights
40 Nights
Rance Howard was 87 in 40 Nights as 'Devil as an Old Man'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 07 2016
Poster of Talk Radio
Talk Radio
Rance Howard was 87 in Talk Radio as 'Lou'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 13 2016
Poster of Solemates
Solemates
Rance Howard was 86 in Solemates as 'Older Man'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 12 2015
Poster of Gone Dark
Gone Dark
Rance Howard was 84 in Gone Dark as 'Charles'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 2013
Poster of Nebraska
Nebraska
Rance Howard was 84 in Nebraska as 'Uncle Ray'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 21 2013
Poster of The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger
Rance Howard was 84 in The Lone Ranger as 'Engineer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 03 2013
Poster of Second Chances
Second Chances
Rance Howard was 84 in Second Chances as 'Wilbur'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 20 2013
Poster of Huff
Huff
Rance Howard was 84 in Huff as 'Scotty'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 2013
Poster of Easy Rider: The Ride Back
Easy Rider: The Ride Back
Rance Howard was 83 in Easy Rider: The Ride Back as 'Andrew Jackson Bennett'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 25 2012
Poster of Let Go
Let Go
Rance Howard was 82 in Let Go as 'Dimples'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 25 2011
Poster of Redemption: For Robbing the Dead
Redemption: For Robbing the Dead
Rance Howard was 82 in Redemption: For Robbing the Dead as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 2011
Poster of Rosewood Lane
Rosewood Lane
Rance Howard was 82 in Rosewood Lane as 'Fred Crumb'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 2011
Poster of Spooky Buddies
Spooky Buddies
Rance Howard was 82 in Spooky Buddies as 'Mr. Johnson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 20 2011
Poster of InSight
InSight
Rance Howard was 82 in InSight as 'Cemetery Presider'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 2011
Poster of Harley's Hill
Harley's Hill
Rance Howard was 82 in Harley's Hill as 'Charlie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 17 2011
Poster of Night Club
Night Club
Rance Howard was 82 in Night Club as 'Chuck'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 11 2011
Poster of Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
Rance Howard was 82 in Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 as 'Preacher'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 2011
Poster of The Dilemma
The Dilemma
Rance Howard was 82 in The Dilemma as 'Burt'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 13 2011
Poster of Once Fallen
Once Fallen
Rance Howard was 81 in Once Fallen as 'Harry'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 02 2010
Poster of The Trial
The Trial
Rance Howard was 81 in The Trial as 'Judge Danielson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 2010
Poster of The Genesis Code
The Genesis Code
Rance Howard was 81 in The Genesis Code as 'Dr. Tolley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 25 2010
Poster of Jonah Hex
Jonah Hex
Rance Howard was 81 in Jonah Hex as 'Telegrapher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 2010
Poster of The Child Wanderers
The Child Wanderers
Rance Howard was 81 in The Child Wanderers as 'Old Knut'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 2010
Poster of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day
Rance Howard was 81 in Valentine's Day as 'Bistro Gardens Diner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 10 2010
Poster of Within
Within
Rance Howard was 80 in Within as 'Deli Owner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 03 2009
Poster of Angels & Demons
Angels & Demons
Rance Howard was 80 in Angels & Demons as 'Cardinal Beck'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 23 2009
Poster of Play the Game
Play the Game
Rance Howard was 80 in Play the Game as 'Mervin Lavine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 2009
Poster of Boppin' at the Glue Factory
Boppin' at the Glue Factory
Rance Howard was 80 in Boppin' at the Glue Factory as 'Walker Bill'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Frost/Nixon
Frost/Nixon
Rance Howard was 79 in Frost/Nixon as 'Ollie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 15 2008
Poster of Ghost Town: The Movie
Ghost Town: The Movie
Rance Howard was 79 in Ghost Town: The Movie as 'Sheriff Tom Parker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 08 2008
Poster of Keith
Keith
Rance Howard was 79 in Keith as 'Old Man (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 13 2008
Poster of Grizzly Park
Grizzly Park
Rance Howard was 79 in Grizzly Park as 'Ranger Howard'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 07 2008
Poster of Drillbit Taylor
Drillbit Taylor
Rance Howard was 79 in Drillbit Taylor as 'Older Man'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 04 2008
Poster of Audie & the Wolf
Audie & the Wolf
Rance Howard was 79 in Audie & the Wolf as 'Dr. Maleosis'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Rance Howard was 79 in Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story as 'Preacher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 2007
Poster of Be My Baby
Be My Baby
Rance Howard was 78 in Be My Baby as 'Zippy'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 29 2007
Poster of Georgia Rule
Georgia Rule
Rance Howard was 78 in Georgia Rule as 'Dog Bite Man'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 10 2007
Poster of Sasquatch Mountain
Sasquatch Mountain
Rance Howard was 77 in Sasquatch Mountain as 'Harris Zeff'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 2006
Poster of Harrison Bergeron
Harrison Bergeron
Rance Howard was 77 in Harrison Bergeron as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Sister Aimee: The Aimee Semple McPherson Story
Sister Aimee: The Aimee Semple McPherson Story
Rance Howard was 77 in Sister Aimee: The Aimee Semple McPherson Story as 'James Kennedy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Miracle at Sage Creek
Miracle at Sage Creek
Rance Howard was 77 in Miracle at Sage Creek as 'Doctor Babcock'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 2005
Poster of Cinderella Man
Cinderella Man
Rance Howard was 76 in Cinderella Man as 'Announcer Al Fazin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 02 2005
Poster of Back By Midnight
Back By Midnight
Rance Howard was 76 in Back By Midnight as 'Priest'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 25 2005
Poster of Toolbox Murders
Toolbox Murders
Rance Howard was 75 in Toolbox Murders as 'Chas Rooker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 2004
Poster of Ghost Rock
Ghost Rock
Rance Howard was 75 in Ghost Rock as 'Cash'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 08 2004
Poster of The Alamo
The Alamo
Rance Howard was 75 in The Alamo as 'Governor Smith'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 07 2004
Poster of Death and Texas
Death and Texas
Rance Howard was 75 in Death and Texas as 'Circuit Court Judge'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 2004
Poster of The Missing
The Missing
Rance Howard was 75 in The Missing as 'Telegraph Operator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 26 2003
Poster of The Long Ride Home
The Long Ride Home
Rance Howard was 74 in The Long Ride Home as 'Old Man'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 27 2003
Poster of Legend of the Phantom Rider
Legend of the Phantom Rider
Rance Howard was 74 in Legend of the Phantom Rider as 'Doc Fisher'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 11 2003
Poster of Jumping For Joy
Jumping For Joy
Rance Howard was 73 in Jumping For Joy
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 2002
Poster of D-Tox
D-Tox
Rance Howard was 73 in D-Tox as 'Geezer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 04 2002
Poster of A Beautiful Mind
A Beautiful Mind
Rance Howard was 73 in A Beautiful Mind as 'White-Haired Patient'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 2001
Poster of Ping!
Ping!
Rance Howard was 72 in Ping! as 'Old Man'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 04 2001
Poster of Rat Race
Rat Race
Rance Howard was 72 in Rat Race as 'Feed the Earth Spokesman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 2001
Poster of A Crack in the Floor
A Crack in the Floor
Rance Howard was 72 in A Crack in the Floor as 'Floyd Fryed'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 24 2001
Poster of Joe Dirt
Joe Dirt
Rance Howard was 72 in Joe Dirt as 'Bomb Squad Cop'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 10 2001
Poster of How the Grinch Stole Christmas
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Rance Howard was 72 in How the Grinch Stole Christmas as 'Elderly Timekeeper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 2000
Poster of Love & Sex
Love & Sex
Rance Howard was 71 in Love & Sex as 'Earl'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 23 2000
Poster of Big Wind on Campus
Big Wind on Campus
Rance Howard was 71 in Big Wind on Campus as 'Grandpa Morton'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Happy, Texas
Happy, Texas
Rance Howard was 71 in Happy, Texas as 'Ely'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 1999
Poster of Abilene
Abilene
Rance Howard was 70 in Abilene as 'Arliss'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 13 1999
Poster of Malevolence
Malevolence
Rance Howard was 70 in Malevolence as 'Dr. Burns'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1999
Poster of Psycho
Psycho
Rance Howard was 70 in Psycho as 'Mr. Lowery'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1998
Poster of Land of the Free
Land of the Free
Rance Howard was 70 in Land of the Free as 'Hotel Manager'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 24 1998
Poster of The Night Caller
The Night Caller
Rance Howard was 69 in The Night Caller as 'Hank'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 13 1998
Poster of Small Soldiers
Small Soldiers
Rance Howard was 69 in Small Soldiers as 'Husband'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1998
Poster of Chairman of the Board
Chairman of the Board
Rance Howard was 69 in Chairman of the Board as 'Rev. Hatley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1998
Poster of Evasive Action
Evasive Action
Rance Howard was 69 in Evasive Action as 'Train Engineer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Holiday in Your Heart
Holiday in Your Heart
Rance Howard was 69 in Holiday in Your Heart as 'Blind Man'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 14 1997
Poster of The Second Civil War
The Second Civil War
Rance Howard was 69 in The Second Civil War as 'Arnold Tooney, Jr.'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 04 1997
Poster of Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest
Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest
Rance Howard was 68 in Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest as 'Jarvis Bean'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 02 1997
Poster of Money Talks
Money Talks
Rance Howard was 68 in Money Talks as 'Reverend'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1997
Poster of Traveller
Traveller
Rance Howard was 68 in Traveller as 'Farmer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 18 1997
Poster of Busted
Busted
Rance Howard was 68 in Busted as 'Mayor Davies'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 17 1997
Poster of Where Truth Lies
Where Truth Lies
Rance Howard was 68 in Where Truth Lies as 'Judge Bloom'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 28 1996
Poster of Ghosts of Mississippi
Ghosts of Mississippi
Rance Howard was 68 in Ghosts of Mississippi as 'Ralph Hargrove'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1996
Poster of Mars Attacks!
Mars Attacks!
Rance Howard was 68 in Mars Attacks! as 'Texan Investor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1996
Poster of Tiger Heart
Tiger Heart
Rance Howard was 67 in Tiger Heart as 'Mr. Johnson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 08 1996
Poster of Independence Day
Independence Day
Rance Howard was 67 in Independence Day as 'Chaplain'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 25 1996
Poster of Sgt. Bilko
Sgt. Bilko
Rance Howard was 67 in Sgt. Bilko as 'Mr. Robbins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1996
Poster of The Colony
The Colony
Rance Howard was 66 in The Colony as 'Stan Benson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 1995
Poster of Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest
Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest
Rance Howard was 66 in Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest as 'Employer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 12 1995
Poster of Killing Cupid
Killing Cupid
Rance Howard was 66 in Killing Cupid as 'Zeke'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 11 1995
Poster of Apollo 13
Apollo 13
Rance Howard was 66 in Apollo 13 as 'Reverend'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1995
Poster of Problem Child 3
Problem Child 3
Rance Howard was 66 in Problem Child 3 as 'The Janitor'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 13 1995
Poster of Little Giants
Little Giants
Rance Howard was 65 in Little Giants as 'Father Kelly'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 1994
Poster of Ed Wood
Ed Wood
Rance Howard was 65 in Ed Wood as 'Old Man McCoy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 1994
Poster of Terminal Velocity
Terminal Velocity
Rance Howard was 65 in Terminal Velocity as 'Stunt Pilot/Chuck'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 1994
Poster of Runaway Daughters
Runaway Daughters
Rance Howard was 65 in Runaway Daughters as 'Minute Man 3'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 12 1994
Poster of Forced to Kill
Forced to Kill
Rance Howard was 65 in Forced to Kill as 'Rance'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 18 1994
Poster of The Paper
The Paper
Rance Howard was 65 in The Paper as 'Alicia's Doctor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1994
Poster of Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter
Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter
Rance Howard was 65 in Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter as 'Todd'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Snapdragon
Snapdragon
Rance Howard was 65 in Snapdragon as 'Priest'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1993
Poster of Fearless
Fearless
Rance Howard was 64 in Fearless as 'Bald Cabby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1993
Poster of Ticks
Ticks
Rance Howard was 64 in Ticks as 'Sheriff Parker'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 12 1993
Poster of Ed and His Dead Mother
Ed and His Dead Mother
Rance Howard was 64 in Ed and His Dead Mother as 'Rev. Praxton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1993
Poster of Universal Soldier
Universal Soldier
Rance Howard was 63 in Universal Soldier as 'John Devreux'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1992
Poster of Far and Away
Far and Away
Rance Howard was 63 in Far and Away as 'Tomlin'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1992
Poster of I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore
I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore
Rance Howard was 63 in I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore as 'Elderly Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1992
Poster of Boris and Natasha
Boris and Natasha
Rance Howard was 63 in Boris and Natasha as 'Polygraph Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 1992
Poster of Switched at Birth
Switched at Birth
Rance Howard was 62 in Switched at Birth as 'Frank Hill'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 28 1991
Poster of Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter
Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter
Rance Howard was 62 in Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter as 'Bernie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 10 1991
Poster of 9 1/2 Ninjas!
9 1/2 Ninjas!
Rance Howard was 62 in 9 1/2 Ninjas! as 'Ninja Negotiator'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 24 1991
Poster of Trust Me
Trust Me
Rance Howard was 60 in Trust Me as 'Vern'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 1989
Poster of Limit Up
Limit Up
Rance Howard was 60 in Limit Up as 'Chuck Feeney'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 02 1989
Poster of B.O.R.N.
B.O.R.N.
Rance Howard was 60 in B.O.R.N. as 'Robert Morrison'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 26 1989
Poster of Parenthood
Parenthood
Rance Howard was 60 in Parenthood as 'Dean at College'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 31 1989
Poster of Listen to Me
Listen to Me
Rance Howard was 60 in Listen to Me
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1989
Poster of The 'Burbs
The 'Burbs
Rance Howard was 60 in The 'Burbs as 'Detective #2'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 1989
Poster of Dark Before Dawn
Dark Before Dawn
Rance Howard was 59 in Dark Before Dawn as 'Logan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1988
Poster of Innerspace
Innerspace
Rance Howard was 58 in Innerspace as 'Supermarket Customer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1987
Poster of A Smoky Mountain Christmas
A Smoky Mountain Christmas
Rance Howard was 58 in A Smoky Mountain Christmas as 'Dr. Jennings'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 14 1986
Poster of Return to Mayberry
Return to Mayberry
Rance Howard was 57 in Return to Mayberry as 'Preacher'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 13 1986
Poster of Two Soldiers
Two Soldiers
Rance Howard was 57 in Two Soldiers as 'Paw'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 1986
Poster of Gung Ho
Gung Ho
Rance Howard was 57 in Gung Ho as 'Mayor Conrad Zwart'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1986
Poster of Gary Coleman: For Safety's Sake
Gary Coleman: For Safety's Sake
Rance Howard was 57 in Gary Coleman: For Safety's Sake as 'Captain Truck'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Creator
Creator
Rance Howard was 56 in Creator as 'Mr. Spencer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1985
Poster of Cocoon
Cocoon
Rance Howard was 56 in Cocoon as 'St. Petersburg Dectective'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1985
Poster of Playing with Fire
Playing with Fire
Rance Howard was 56 in Playing with Fire as 'Fireman Goodwin'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 13 1985
Poster of Scandal Sheet
Scandal Sheet
Rance Howard was 56 in Scandal Sheet as 'Mr. Bell'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 21 1985
Poster of Splash
Splash
Rance Howard was 55 in Splash as 'McCullough'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 1984
Poster of The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins
The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins
Rance Howard was 55 in The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 1984
Poster of The Lonely Guy
The Lonely Guy
Rance Howard was 55 in The Lonely Guy as 'Minister'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 27 1984
Poster of Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess
Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess
Rance Howard was 54 in Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess as 'Still Photographer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1983
Poster of Forever and Beyond
Forever and Beyond
Rance Howard was 54 in Forever and Beyond as 'Technician'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 1983
Poster of Love Letters
Love Letters
Rance Howard was 54 in Love Letters as 'Joseph Chesley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1983
Poster of The Kid with the 200 I.Q.
The Kid with the 200 I.Q.
Rance Howard was 54 in The Kid with the 200 I.Q.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 06 1983
Poster of Airplane II: The Sequel
Airplane II: The Sequel
Rance Howard was 54 in Airplane II: The Sequel as 'Person #1 (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1982
Poster of The Executioner's Song
The Executioner's Song
Rance Howard was 53 in The Executioner's Song as 'Lt. Nelson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1982
Poster of The Kid with the Broken Halo
The Kid with the Broken Halo
Rance Howard was 53 in The Kid with the Broken Halo as 'Coach Ramsdell'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 05 1982
Poster of The Miracle of Kathy Miller
The Miracle of Kathy Miller
Rance Howard was 52 in The Miracle of Kathy Miller as 'Dr. Jewell'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 05 1981
Poster of Smokey Bites the Dust
Smokey Bites the Dust
Rance Howard was 52 in Smokey Bites the Dust as 'Football Coach'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1981
Poster of Skyward
Skyward
Rance Howard was 52 in Skyward as 'Pilot #2'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 20 1980
Poster of Scout's Honor
Scout's Honor
Rance Howard was 51 in Scout's Honor as 'The Captain'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 30 1980
Poster of The Kid from Left Field
The Kid from Left Field
Rance Howard was 50 in The Kid from Left Field as 'Harry the Bartender'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 30 1979
Poster of Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers
Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers
Rance Howard was 50 in Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers as 'Mr. Murray'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 10 1979
Poster of Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy
Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy
Rance Howard was 50 in Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1978
Poster of Cotton Candy
Cotton Candy
Rance Howard was 49 in Cotton Candy as 'Mr. Bremmercamp'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 26 1978
Poster of Mr. No Legs
Mr. No Legs
Rance Howard was 49 in Mr. No Legs as 'Lou's Sidekick'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1978
Poster of Another Man, Another Chance
Another Man, Another Chance
Rance Howard was 48 in Another Man, Another Chance as 'Wagonmaster'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 1977
Poster of Grand Theft Auto
Grand Theft Auto
Rance Howard was 48 in Grand Theft Auto as 'Ned Slinker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 16 1977
Poster of The Legend of Frank Woods
The Legend of Frank Woods
Rance Howard was 48 in The Legend of Frank Woods as 'Howard Blacker'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 30 1977
Poster of The New Daughters of Joshua Cabe
The New Daughters of Joshua Cabe
Rance Howard was 47 in The New Daughters of Joshua Cabe
Movie Released: Sat, May 29 1976
Poster of Eat My Dust
Eat My Dust
Rance Howard was 47 in Eat My Dust as 'Clark'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1976
Poster of Huckleberry Finn
Huckleberry Finn
Rance Howard was 46 in Huckleberry Finn as 'Pap Finn'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 25 1975
Poster of Locusts
Locusts
Rance Howard was 45 in Locusts as 'Aaron'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 09 1974
Poster of Chinatown
Chinatown
Rance Howard was 45 in Chinatown as 'Irate Farmer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 20 1974
Poster of Where the Lilies Bloom
Where the Lilies Bloom
Rance Howard was 45 in Where the Lilies Bloom as 'Roy Luther'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 1974
Poster of The Red Pony
The Red Pony
Rance Howard was 44 in The Red Pony as 'Sheriff Bill Smith'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 17 1973
Poster of Bloody Trail
Bloody Trail
Rance Howard was 43 in Bloody Trail as 'Jake'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of The Wild Country
The Wild Country
Rance Howard was 42 in The Wild Country as 'Cleve'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1970
Poster of Cool Hand Luke
Cool Hand Luke
Rance Howard was 38 in Cool Hand Luke as 'Sheriff'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1967
Poster of Gentle Giant
Gentle Giant
Rance Howard was 38 in Gentle Giant as 'Tater Coughlin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 25 1967
Poster of An Eye for an Eye
An Eye for an Eye
Rance Howard was 37 in An Eye for an Eye as 'Harry'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1966
Poster of Village of the Giants
Village of the Giants
Rance Howard was 36 in Village of the Giants as 'Deputy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 20 1965
Poster of The Courtship of Eddie's Father
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
Rance Howard was 34 in The Courtship of Eddie's Father as 'Camp Counselor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 27 1963
Poster of Frontier Woman
Frontier Woman
Rance Howard was 27 in Frontier Woman as 'Prewitt'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 04 1956

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 NCIS: Los Angeles
NCIS: Los Angeles
Rance Howard was 80+ in NCIS: Los Angeles as 'Eugene'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Lie to Me
Lie to Me
Rance Howard was 80+ in Lie to Me as 'Joe Metz'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 21 2009
Poster of Ghost Whisperer
Ghost Whisperer
Rance Howard was 76+ in Ghost Whisperer as 'Dirk Abrams'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 23 2005
Poster of Bones
Bones
Rance Howard was 76+ in Bones as 'Jerold Norsky'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2005
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Rance Howard was 76+ in Grey's Anatomy as 'Martin Carroll'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of CSI: NY
CSI: NY
Rance Howard was 75+ in CSI: NY as 'Samuel Cooper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004
Poster of Arrested Development
Arrested Development
Rance Howard was 74+ in Arrested Development as 'Rance Howard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 02 2003
Poster of Cold Case
Cold Case
Rance Howard was 74+ in Cold Case as 'Buddie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of That's So Raven
That's So Raven
Rance Howard was 74+ in That's So Raven as 'Murphy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 2003
Poster of That '80s Show
That '80s Show
Rance Howard was 73+ in That '80s Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 23 2002
Poster of The Huntress
The Huntress
Rance Howard was 71+ in The Huntress
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 26 2000
Poster of Son of the Beach
Son of the Beach
Rance Howard was 71+ in Son of the Beach
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 14 2000
Poster of Angel
Angel
Rance Howard was 70+ in Angel as 'Marcus Roscoe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 05 1999
Poster of Two of a Kind
Two of a Kind
Rance Howard was 69+ in Two of a Kind as 'Mr. Fillmore'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 25 1998
Poster of Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Rance Howard was 68+ in Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction as 'Reginald Hannon (segment "The Viewing")'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 25 1997
Poster of Just Shoot Me!
Just Shoot Me!
Rance Howard was 68+ in Just Shoot Me! as 'Blind Flower Guy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of Clueless
Clueless
Rance Howard was 67+ in Clueless
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1996
Poster of 7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Rance Howard was 67+ in 7th Heaven as 'Old Man in Park'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 26 1996
Poster of Baywatch Nights
Baywatch Nights
Rance Howard was 66+ in Baywatch Nights
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 30 1995
Poster of ER
ER
Rance Howard was 65+ in ER as 'Dr. Oliver Kostin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Babylon 5
Babylon 5
Rance Howard was 65+ in Babylon 5 as 'David Sheridan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 26 1994
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
Rance Howard was 64+ in Diagnosis: Murder as 'Driver'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
Rance Howard was 64+ in The X-Files as 'Old Man'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Melrose Place
Melrose Place
Rance Howard was 63+ in Melrose Place as 'Motel Manager'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 08 1992
Poster of Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Rance Howard was 60+ in Seinfeld as 'Blind Man, Farmer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 05 1989
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Rance Howard was 60+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Des'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Baywatch
Baywatch
Rance Howard was 60+ in Baywatch as 'Joe, Fireman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 23 1989
Poster of Quantum Leap
Quantum Leap
Rance Howard was 60+ in Quantum Leap as 'Doc Graves'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1989
Poster of Coach
Coach
Rance Howard was 60+ in Coach as 'Herman Van Dam'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 28 1989
Poster of B.L. Stryker
B.L. Stryker
Rance Howard was 60+ in B.L. Stryker
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 13 1989
Poster of Superboy
Superboy
Rance Howard was 59+ in Superboy
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 08 1988
Poster of Wiseguy
Wiseguy
Rance Howard was 58+ in Wiseguy as 'Ernest Haynes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1987
Poster of Married... with Children
Married... with Children
Rance Howard was 58+ in Married... with Children as 'Edwin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1987
Poster of The Long Hot Summer
The Long Hot Summer
Rance Howard was 56+ in The Long Hot Summer as 'Wilk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 06 1985
Poster of A Death in California
A Death in California
Rance Howard was 56+ in A Death in California as 'Ralph Lee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 12 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Rance Howard was 55+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Fillmore'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Finder of Lost Loves
Finder of Lost Loves
Rance Howard was 55+ in Finder of Lost Loves as 'Hank'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1984
Poster of The Thorn Birds
The Thorn Birds
Rance Howard was 54+ in The Thorn Birds as 'Doc Wilson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 1983
Poster of Dynasty
Dynasty
Rance Howard was 52+ in Dynasty
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1981
Poster of Battlestar Galactica
Battlestar Galactica
Rance Howard was 49+ in Battlestar Galactica as 'Farnes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1978
Poster of Mork & Mindy
Mork & Mindy
Rance Howard was 49+ in Mork & Mindy as 'Guard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1978
Poster of Laverne & Shirley
Laverne & Shirley
Rance Howard was 47+ in Laverne & Shirley
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 27 1976
Poster of Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie
Rance Howard was 45+ in Little House on the Prairie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of Happy Days
Happy Days
Rance Howard was 45+ in Happy Days
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 15 1974
Poster of Kung Fu
Kung Fu
Rance Howard was 43+ in Kung Fu
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1972
Poster of ABC Afterschool Special
ABC Afterschool Special
Rance Howard was 43+ in ABC Afterschool Special as 'Myron Faraday'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1972
Poster of The Waltons
The Waltons
Rance Howard was 43+ in The Waltons as ', Dr. McIvers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of The Rookies
The Rookies
Rance Howard was 43+ in The Rookies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1972
Poster of Nichols
Nichols
Rance Howard was 42+ in Nichols as 'Deputy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1971
Poster of Night Gallery
Night Gallery
Rance Howard was 42+ in Night Gallery as 'Cameraman (segment "The Boy Who Predicted Earthquakes")'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 16 1970
Poster of Dan August
Dan August
Rance Howard was 41+ in Dan August as 'Hobbs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1970
Poster of Then Came Bronson
Then Came Bronson
Rance Howard was 40+ in Then Came Bronson
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 1969
Poster of Gentle Ben
Gentle Ben
Rance Howard was 38+ in Gentle Ben as 'Henry Boomhauer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1967
Poster of The Monroes
The Monroes
Rance Howard was 37+ in The Monroes
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 07 1966
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
Rance Howard was 36+ in The F.B.I. as 'Ranger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
Rance Howard was 33+ in The Virginian as 'Luka'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Rance Howard was 33+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Rance Howard was 31+ in The Andy Griffith Show as 'Treasury agent, The Governor's Chauffeur, Bus Driver'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960
Poster of Bat Masterson
Bat Masterson
Rance Howard was 29+ in Bat Masterson as 'Fletcher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Rance Howard was 26+ in Gunsmoke as 'Judge Alan Franklin, Frank Benton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of Kraft Television Theatre
Kraft Television Theatre
Rance Howard was 18+ in Kraft Television Theatre
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 07 1947