



Rance Howard
Harold Engle Beckenholdt
About the person
Career:
Acting
Date of birth:1928-11-17
Place of birth:Newkirk, Oklahoma, USA
Gender:Male
Popularity:1
Date of death2017-11-25
89Biography
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).
Filmography
Rating by year
- DadsSelf2019-09-066.937
- The Christ SlayerDevil as Old Man2019-04-195.02
- Apple SeedCarl2019-04-146.05
- Chasing the StarDevil as an Old Man2017-09-054.33
- Broken MemoriesJasper2017-06-157.08
- KalebegiakJosé Mari2016-09-207.01
- Max RoseWalter Prewitt2016-09-025.69
- 40 NightsDevil as an Old Man2016-06-078.01
- Talk RadioLou2016-02-130.00
- Gone DarkCharles2013-11-011.84
- NebraskaUncle Ray2013-09-217.51,924
- The Lone RangerEngineer2013-07-036.16,179
- Second ChancesWilbur2013-05-206.246
- HuffScotty2013-04-054.319
- Easy Rider: The Ride BackAndrew Jackson Bennett2012-02-254.021
- Let GoDimples2011-10-254.923
- Redemption: For Robbing the DeadDoctor2011-10-164.53
- Rosewood LaneFred Crumb2011-10-154.7107
- Spooky BuddiesMr. Johnson2011-09-206.1165
- InSightCemetery Presider2011-09-024.629
- Harley's HillCharlie2011-08-174.213
- Night ClubChuck2011-04-110.00
- WorkaholicsJerry2011-04-067.4311
- Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2Preacher2011-02-015.9414
- The DilemmaBurt2011-01-135.3925
- Once FallenHarry2010-11-025.230
- The TrialJudge Danielson2010-09-105.837
- The Genesis CodeDr. Tolley2010-08-252.56
- Jonah HexTelegrapher2010-06-185.01,553
- The Child WanderersOld Knut2010-03-266.85
- Valentine's DayBistro Gardens Diner2010-02-105.93,182
- NCIS: Los AngelesEugene2009-09-227.51,241
- WithinDeli Owner2009-06-036.76
- Angels & DemonsCardinal Beck2009-04-206.77,355
- Play the GameMervin Lavine2009-02-275.835
- Lie to MeJoe Metz2009-01-217.91,684
- Boppin' at the Glue FactoryWalker Bill2009-01-016.33
- Frost/NixonOllie2008-10-157.31,306
- Ghost Town: The MovieSheriff Tom Parker2008-10-084.26
- KeithOld Man (uncredited)2008-09-137.0482
- Grizzly ParkRanger Howard2008-02-074.771
- Drillbit TaylorOlder Man2008-02-045.81,108
- Audie & the WolfDr. Maleosis2008-01-014.010
- Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox StoryPreacher2007-12-216.6759
- Be My BabyZippy2007-05-294.516
- Georgia RuleDog Bite Man2007-05-106.0482
- Twenty Good YearsHenry2006-10-118.52
- Sasquatch MountainHarris Zeff2006-09-095.134
- Sister Aimee: The Aimee Semple McPherson StoryJames Kennedy2006-01-0110.01
- Miracle at Sage CreekDoctor Babcock2005-11-255.710
- Ghost WhispererDirk Abrams2005-09-238.11,872
- BonesJerold Norsky2005-09-138.23,514
- Cinderella ManAnnouncer Al Fazin2005-06-027.62,433
- Grey's AnatomyMartin Carroll2005-03-278.210,946
- Back By MidnightPriest2005-01-255.113
- Toolbox MurdersChas Rooker2004-11-125.6199
- CSI: NYSamuel Cooper2004-09-227.3757
- Ghost RockCash2004-06-083.08
- The AlamoGovernor Smith2004-04-075.8368
- Death and TexasCircuit Court Judge2004-03-126.34
- The MissingTelegraph Operator2003-11-266.3694
- Arrested DevelopmentRance Howard2003-11-027.91,667
- Cold CaseBuddie2003-09-287.8441
- The Long Ride HomeOld Man2003-03-274.34
- Legend of the Phantom RiderDoc Fisher2003-02-115.45
- That's So RavenMurphy2003-01-177.2280
- Jumping for Joy2002-10-257.52
- That '80s ShowMr. Bailey2002-01-236.028
- D-ToxGeezer2002-01-045.6721
- A Beautiful MindWhite-Haired Patient2001-12-147.911,130
- Ping!Old Man2001-09-045.711
- Rat RaceFeed the Earth Spokesman2001-08-176.31,983
- A Crack in the FloorFloyd Fryed2001-04-243.620
- Joe DirtBomb Squad Cop2001-04-105.6813
- How the Grinch Stole ChristmasElderly Timekeeper2000-11-176.88,312
- The Huntress2000-07-265.65
- Son of the Beach2000-03-146.633
- Love & SexEarl2000-02-236.1138
- Big Wind on CampusGrandpa Morton2000-01-013.58
- Happy, TexasEly1999-12-035.7127
- AngelMarcus Roscoe1999-10-057.91,002
- AbileneArliss1999-03-1310.01
- MalevolenceDr. Burns1999-02-017.33
- PsychoMr. Lowery1998-12-045.11,053
- Land of the FreeHotel Manager1998-11-245.312
- Two of a KindMr. Fillmore1998-09-257.125
- The Night CallerHank1998-07-134.38
- Small SoldiersHusband1998-07-106.62,342
- Chairman of the BoardRev. Hatley1998-03-133.673
- Evasive ActionTrain Engineer1998-01-016.612
- Holiday in Your HeartBlind Man1997-12-149.02
- The Second Civil WarArnold Tooney, Jr.1997-12-046.154
- Murder, She Wrote: South by SouthwestJarvis Bean1997-11-027.032
- Money TalksReverend1997-08-226.0430
- TravellerFarmer1997-04-185.637
- Just Shoot Me!Blind Flower Guy1997-03-046.6174
- BustedMayor Davies1997-02-173.421
- Where Truth LiesJudge Bloom1996-12-283.910
- Ghosts of MississippiRalph Hargrove1996-12-206.6165
- Mars Attacks!Texan Investor1996-12-136.45,901
- Clueless1996-09-206.340
- 7th HeavenOld Man in Park1996-08-266.4235
- Tiger HeartMr. Johnson1996-08-085.113
- Independence DayChaplain1996-07-026.910,491
- Sgt. BilkoMr. Robbins1996-03-295.9399
- Baywatch Nights1995-09-306.342
- The ColonyStan Benson1995-09-135.58
- Children of the Corn III: Urban HarvestEmployer1995-09-124.8230
- Killing CupidZeke1995-07-117.04
- Apollo 13Reverend1995-06-307.55,953
- Problem Child 3The Janitor1995-05-134.8224
- Little GiantsFather Kelly1994-10-146.5475
- Ed WoodOld Man McCoy1994-09-287.52,524
- Terminal VelocityStunt Pilot/Chuck1994-09-235.4287
- ERDr. Oliver Kostin1994-09-197.8931
- Runaway DaughtersMinute Man 31994-08-126.08
- Rebel HighwayMinuteman1994-07-078.03
- Forced to KillRance1994-05-184.514
- The PaperAlicia's Doctor1994-03-186.6241
- Babylon 5David Sheridan1994-01-268.0600
- Bigfoot: The Unforgettable EncounterTodd1994-01-015.117
- SnapdragonPriest1993-12-014.150
- Diagnosis: MurderDriver1993-10-297.1120
- FearlessBald Cabby1993-10-156.9343
- TicksSheriff Parker1993-10-125.7184
- The X-FilesOld Man1993-09-108.43,600
- Ed and His Dead MotherRev. Praxton1993-06-045.552
- Universal SoldierJohn Devreux1992-07-106.31,933
- Far and AwayTomlin1992-05-226.81,308
- I Don't Buy Kisses AnymoreElderly Man1992-04-245.010
- Boris and NatashaPolygraph Man1992-04-174.520
- Switched at BirthFrank Hill1991-04-287.01
- Lucy & Desi: Before the LaughterBernie1991-02-109.01
- 9 1/2 Ninjas!Ninja Negotiator1991-01-242.912
- Trust MeVern1989-11-108.02
- Limit UpChuck Feeney1989-11-024.54
- B.O.R.N.Robert Morrison1989-10-264.56
- ParenthoodDean at College1989-07-316.7722
- SeinfeldBlind Man1989-07-058.32,359
- SeinfeldFarmer1989-07-058.32,359
- Tales from the CryptDes1989-06-108.0990
- Listen to Me1989-05-055.423
- BaywatchJoe1989-04-236.0541
- BaywatchFireman1989-04-236.0541
- Quantum LeapDoc Graves1989-03-268.0773
- CoachHerman Van Dam1989-02-286.760
- The 'BurbsDetective #21989-02-176.81,384
- B.L. Stryker1989-02-136.19
- SuperboyColonel1988-10-086.427
- Dark Before DawnLogan1988-01-029.01
- WiseguyErnest Haynes1987-09-166.637
- InnerspaceSupermarket Customer1987-07-016.81,410
- Married... with ChildrenEdwin1987-04-057.71,213
- Married... with ChildrenReverend1987-04-057.71,213
- A Smoky Mountain ChristmasDr. Jennings1986-12-145.926
- Return to MayberryPreacher1986-04-136.269
- Two SoldiersPaw1986-04-0110.01
- Gung HoMayor Conrad Zwart1986-03-146.1217
- Gary Coleman: For Safety's SakeCaptain Truck1986-01-014.52
- The Long Hot SummerWilk1985-10-065.514
- CreatorMr. Spencer1985-09-206.157
- CocoonSt. Petersburg Dectective1985-06-216.61,417
- A Death in CaliforniaRalph Lee1985-05-126.25
- Playing with FireFireman Goodwin1985-04-136.03
- Scandal SheetMr. Bell1985-01-215.85
- Murder, She WroteFillmore1984-09-307.5448
- Finder of Lost LovesHank1984-09-226.84
- SplashMcCullough1984-03-096.31,492
- The Fantastic World of D.C. CollinsPoliceman1984-02-105.47
- The Lonely GuyMinister1984-01-276.2154
- Rita Hayworth: The Love GoddessStill Photographer1983-11-017.04
- Forever and BeyondTechnician1983-10-159.52
- Love LettersJoseph Chesley1983-04-015.627
- The Thorn BirdsDoc Wilson1983-03-277.2133
- The Kid with the 200 I.Q.Bus Driver1983-02-065.65
- Airplane II: The SequelPerson #1 (uncredited)1982-12-106.11,273
- The Executioner's SongLt. Nelson1982-09-105.833
- The Kid with the Broken HaloCoach Ramsdell1982-04-056.73
- The Miracle of Kathy MillerDr. Jewell1981-10-058.54
- Smokey Bites the DustFootball Coach1981-10-012.88
- SkywardPilot #21980-11-207.16
- Scout's HonorThe Captain1980-09-307.54
- The Kid from Left FieldHarry the Bartender1979-09-306.45
- Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady TruckersMr. Murray1979-02-105.34
- Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy GuySelf1978-11-227.89
- Cotton CandyMr. Bremmercamp1978-10-264.98
- Battlestar GalacticaFarnes1978-09-177.1282
- Mork & MindyGuard1978-09-147.1159
- Mr. No LegsLou1978-05-015.918
- Huckleberry FinnPap Finn1978-03-316.26
- Another Man, Another ChanceWagonmaster1977-09-286.221
- Grand Theft AutoNed Slinker1977-06-165.359
- The New Daughters of Joshua Cabe1976-05-298.01
- Eat My DustClark1976-04-015.822
- Laverne & Shirley1976-01-277.171
- SwitchCollins1975-09-096.611
- LocustsAaron1974-10-095.36
- Little House on the PrairieSimpson1974-09-117.9992
- ChinatownIrate Farmer1974-06-207.94,291
- Where the Lilies BloomRoy Luther1974-04-105.914
- Happy DaysMr. Burkhart1974-01-157.6306
- The Red PonySheriff Bill Smith1973-03-1810.01
- Kung FuSheriff Byrd1972-10-147.7238
- ABC Afterschool SpecialMyron Faraday1972-10-046.515
- The Waltons1972-09-147.2102
- The WaltonsDr. McIvers1972-09-147.2102
- The Rookies1972-09-116.921
- Bloody TrailJake1972-01-014.52
- NicholsDeputy1971-09-166.33
- The Wild CountryCleve1970-12-166.19
- Night GalleryCameraman (segment "The Boy Who Predicted Earthquakes")1970-12-167.8108
- Dan AugustHobbs1970-09-237.26
- Then Came BronsonCarl Mueller1969-09-175.25
- Cool Hand LukeSheriff1967-11-017.71,628
- Gentle GiantTater Coughlin1967-10-258.52
- Gentle BenHenry Boomhauer1967-09-106.718
- The Monroes1966-09-076.84
- An Eye for an EyeHarry1966-06-017.417
- Village of the GiantsDeputy1965-10-203.638
- The F.B.I.Ranger1965-09-195.625
- The Courtship of Eddie's FatherCamp Counselor (uncredited)1963-03-276.037
- The VirginianLuka1962-09-196.535
- The Andy Griffith ShowTreasury agent1960-10-037.6169
- The Andy Griffith ShowBus Driver1960-10-037.6169
- The Andy Griffith ShowThe Governor's Chauffeur1960-10-037.6169
- Bat MastersonFletcher1958-10-086.115
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreDeputy Shaker1956-10-056.210
- Frontier WomanPrewitt1956-07-047.02
- GunsmokeJudge Alan Franklin1955-09-106.7112
- GunsmokeFrank Benton1955-09-106.7112
- The Danny Thomas ShowTV Crewman1953-09-296.220
- Kraft Television Theatre1947-05-077.85