Biography
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. Howard appeared in 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). He received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program for co-producing the television film The Time Crystal (1981).
Acted in 228
2010s
- 2019
The Christ Slayer
Devil as Old Man
Apple Seed
Carl
- 2017
Chasing the Star
Devil as an Old Man
Broken Memories
Jasper
- 2016
Kalebegiak
José Mari
Max Rose
Walter Prewitt
40 Nights
Devil as an Old Man
Talk Radio
Lou
- 2015
Chez Upshaw
Harry
Solemates
Older Man
- 2013
Huff
Scotty
- 2012
- 2011
Harley's Hill
Charlie
Night Club
Chuck
- 2010
The Genesis Code
Dr. Tolley
The Child Wanderers
Old Knut
2000s
- 2009
Within
Deli Owner
Boppin' at the Glue Factory
Walker Bill
- 2008
Ghost Town: The Movie
Sheriff Tom Parker
Audie & the Wolf
Dr. Maleosis
- 2007
Be My Baby
Zippy
- 2006
Twenty Good Years
Henry · 1 episode
Sasquatch Mountain
Harris Zeff
Sister Aimee: The Aimee Semple McPherson Story
James Kennedy
- 2005
Miracle at Sage Creek
Doctor Babcock
Back By Midnight
Priest
- 2004
Death and Texas
Circuit Court Judge
- 2003
Legend of the Phantom Rider
Doc Fisher
- 2002
Jumping for Joy
Movie
That '80s Show
Mr. Bailey · 1 episode
- 2001
Ping!
Old Man
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
Happy, Texas
Ely
Abilene
Arliss
Malevolence
Dr. Burns
- 1998
Land of the Free
Hotel Manager
Two of a Kind
Mr. Fillmore · 2 episodes
The Night Caller
Hank
- 1997
Holiday in Your Heart
Blind Man
Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest
Jarvis Bean
The Lay of the Land
Dr. Brown
Busted
Mayor Davies
- 1996
Tiger Heart
Mr. Johnson
- 1995
The Colony
Stan Benson
Killing Cupid
Zeke
- 1994
Terminal Velocity
Stunt Pilot/Chuck
Runaway Daughters
Minute Man 3
Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter
Todd
- 1993
- 1992
I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore
Elderly Man
- 1991
Switched at Birth
Frank Hill · 2 episodes
Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter
Bernie
9 1/2 Ninjas!
Ninja Negotiator
1980s
- 1989
Trust Me
Vern
Limit Up
Chuck Feeney
Listen to Me
Movie
B.L. Stryker
TV
- 1988
Dark Before Dawn
Logan
- 1987
- 1986
A Smoky Mountain Christmas
Dr. Jennings
Return to Mayberry
Preacher
Two Soldiers
Paw
- 1985
The Long Hot Summer
Wilk · 2 episodes
A Death in California
Ralph Lee · 2 episodes
Playing with Fire
Fireman Goodwin
Scandal Sheet
Mr. Bell
- 1984
The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins
Policeman
The Lonely Guy
Minister
- 1983
Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess
Still Photographer
Forever and Beyond
Technician
The Kid with the 200 I.Q.
Bus Driver
- 1982
The Executioner's Song
Lt. Nelson
The Kid with the Broken Halo
Coach Ramsdell
- 1981
The Miracle of Kathy Miller
Dr. Jewell
Smokey Bites the Dust
Football Coach
- 1980
Skyward
Pilot #2
Scout's Honor
The Captain
1970s
- 1979
The Kid from Left Field
Harry the Bartender
- 1978
Cotton Candy
Mr. Bremmercamp
Mr. No Legs
Lou
Huckleberry Finn
Pap Finn
- 1977
Grand Theft Auto
Ned Slinker
The Legend of Frank Woods
Howard Blacker
- 1976
- 1975
- 1974
Locusts
Aaron
- 1973
The Red Pony
Sheriff Bill Smith
- 1972
Kung Fu
Sheriff Byrd · 1 episode
Bloody Trail
Jake
- 1971
- 1970
The Wild Country
Cleve
1960s
- 1969
- 1967
Gentle Giant
Tater Coughlin
- 1966
An Eye for an Eye
Harry
- 1965
Village of the Giants
Deputy
- 1963
- 1962
- 1960
1950s
- 1958
- 1956
Frontier Woman
Prewitt
- 1955
- 1953
Wrote 6
1980s
- 1981
Through the Magic Pyramid
Writer
1970s
- 1977
Grand Theft Auto
Writer
- 1972
1960s
- 1967
- 1960
Produced 3
1980s
- 1981
Through the Magic Pyramid
Producer
1970s
- 1978
Cotton Candy
Co-Producer
- 1977
Grand Theft Auto
Associate Producer
