Rance Howard

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).

Rance Howard is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 34 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Nebraska (2013), Spooky Buddies (2011), The Child Wanderers (2010), Love & Sex (2000), Psycho (1998), Snapdragon (1993), Universal Soldier (1992), The 'Burbs (1989). The recorded credits span 1960 to 2013, including 8 movies and 26 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.