Rance Howard
American actor (1928–2017)
Howard appeared in many notable films such as Cool Hand Luke (1967), Chinatown (1974), Splash (1984), Ed Wood (1994), Apollo 13 (1995), Independence Day (1996), A Beautiful Mind (2001), Cinderella Man (2005), Frost/Nixon (2008), Nebraska (2013), and Max Rose (2016). For co-produced the television film The Time Crystal (1981), he received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children\'s Program.\n', '
Howard was born Harold Rance Beckenholdt in Duncan, Oklahoma, the son of Ethel Cleo (née Tomlin) and Engel Beckenholdt, a farmer. He changed his name to "Rance Howard" when he became an actor. Howard studied at the University of Oklahoma.\n', '
His professional acting career began in 1948 when he went to New York City, auditioned and landed a job in a children\'s touring company. The role that got him noticed nationally for television and film was playing the part of Lindstrom in the tou…
Filmography
Rance Howard · 7
Nebraska (2013)
as Uncle Ray
Angels & Demons (2009)
as Cardinal Beck
12 for sale
Cinderella Man (2005)
as Announcer Al Fazin
35 for sale
A Beautiful Mind (2001)
as White-Haired Patient
32 for sale
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
as Elderly Timekeeper
15 for sale
Universal Soldier (1992)
as John Devreux
15 for sale
Chinatown (1974)
as Irate Farmer
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