Rance Howard

Acting·Nov 17, 1928·Newkirk, Oklahoma, USA

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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).

Film	Credit
The Christ Slayer2019 · Devil as Old Man	Devil as Old Man
Apple Seed2019 · Carl	Carl
Chasing the Star2017 · Devil as an Old Man	Devil as an Old Man
Broken Memories2017 · Jasper	Jasper
Kalebegiak2016 · José Mari	José Mari
Max Rose2016 · Walter Prewitt	Walter Prewitt
40 Nights2016 · Devil as an Old Man	Devil as an Old Man
Talk Radio2016 · Lou	Lou
Chez Upshaw2015 · Harry	Harry
Solemates2015 · Older Man	Older Man
GGone Dark2013 · Charles	Charles
Nebraska2013 · Uncle Ray	Uncle Ray
The Lone Ranger2013 · Engineer	Engineer
Second Chances2013 · Wilbur	Wilbur
Huff2013 · Scotty	Scotty
Easy Rider: The Ride Back2012 · Andrew Jackson Bennett	Andrew Jackson Bennett
Let Go2011 · Dimples	Dimples
Redemption: For Robbing the Dead2011 · Doctor	Doctor
Rosewood Lane2011 · Fred Crumb	Fred Crumb
Spooky Buddies2011 · Mr. Johnson	Mr. Johnson
InSight2011 · Cemetery Presider	Cemetery Presider
Harley's Hill2011 · Charlie	Charlie
Night Club2011 · Chuck	Chuck
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 22011 · Preacher	Preacher
The Dilemma2011 · Burt	Burt
Once Fallen2010 · Harry	Harry
The Trial2010 · Judge Danielson	Judge Danielson
The Genesis Code2010 · Dr. Tolley	Dr. Tolley
Jonah Hex2010 · Telegrapher	Telegrapher
The Child Wanderers2010 · Old Knut	Old Knut
Valentine's Day2010 · Bistro Gardens Diner	Bistro Gardens Diner
Within2009 · Deli Owner	Deli Owner
Angels & Demons2009 · Cardinal Beck	Cardinal Beck
Play the Game2009 · Mervin Lavine	Mervin Lavine
Boppin' at the Glue Factory2009 · Walker Bill	Walker Bill
Frost/Nixon2008 · Ollie	Ollie
Ghost Town: The Movie2008 · Sheriff Tom Parker	Sheriff Tom Parker
Keith2008 · Old Man (uncredited)	Old Man (uncredited)
Grizzly Park2008 · Ranger Howard	Ranger Howard
Drillbit Taylor2008 · Older Man	Older Man
Audie & the Wolf2008 · Dr. Maleosis	Dr. Maleosis
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story2007 · Preacher	Preacher
Be My Baby2007 · Zippy	Zippy
Georgia Rule2007 · Dog Bite Man	Dog Bite Man
Sasquatch Mountain2006 · Harris Zeff	Harris Zeff
HHarrison Bergeron2006 · Narrator	Narrator
Sister Aimee: The Aimee Semple McPherson Story2006 · James Kennedy	James Kennedy
Miracle at Sage Creek2005 · Doctor Babcock	Doctor Babcock
Cinderella Man2005 · Announcer Al Fazin	Announcer Al Fazin
Back By Midnight2005 · Priest	Priest
Toolbox Murders2004 · Chas Rooker	Chas Rooker
Ghost Rock2004 · Cash	Cash
The Alamo2004 · Governor Smith	Governor Smith
Death and Texas2004 · Circuit Court Judge	Circuit Court Judge
The Missing2003 · Telegraph Operator	Telegraph Operator
The Long Ride Home2003 · Old Man	Old Man
Legend of the Phantom Rider2003 · Doc Fisher	Doc Fisher
Jumping for Joy2002 · Actor	Actor
D-Tox2002 · Geezer	Geezer
A Beautiful Mind2001 · White-Haired Patient	White-Haired Patient
Ping!2001 · Old Man	Old Man
Rat Race2001 · Feed the Earth Spokesman	Feed the Earth Spokesman
A Crack in the Floor2001 · Floyd Fryed	Floyd Fryed
Joe Dirt2001 · Bomb Squad Cop	Bomb Squad Cop
How the Grinch Stole Christmas2000 · Elderly Timekeeper	Elderly Timekeeper
Love & Sex2000 · Earl	Earl
Big Wind on Campus2000 · Grandpa Morton	Grandpa Morton
Happy, Texas1999 · Ely	Ely
Abilene1999 · Arliss	Arliss
Malevolence1999 · Dr. Burns	Dr. Burns
Psycho1998 · Mr. Lowery	Mr. Lowery
Land of the Free1998 · Hotel Manager	Hotel Manager
The Night Caller1998 · Hank	Hank
Small Soldiers1998 · Husband	Husband
Chairman of the Board1998 · Rev. Hatley	Rev. Hatley
Evasive Action1998 · Train Engineer	Train Engineer
Holiday in Your Heart1997 · Blind Man	Blind Man
The Second Civil War1997 · Arnold Tooney, Jr.	Arnold Tooney, Jr.
Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest1997 · Jarvis Bean	Jarvis Bean
Money Talks1997 · Reverend	Reverend
Traveller1997 · Farmer	Farmer
Busted1997 · Mayor Davies	Mayor Davies
Where Truth Lies1996 · Judge Bloom	Judge Bloom
Ghosts of Mississippi1996 · Ralph Hargrove	Ralph Hargrove
Mars Attacks!1996 · Texan Investor	Texan Investor
Tiger Heart1996 · Mr. Johnson	Mr. Johnson
Independence Day1996 · Chaplain	Chaplain
Sgt. Bilko1996 · Mr. Robbins	Mr. Robbins
The Colony1995 · Stan Benson	Stan Benson
Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest1995 · Employer	Employer
Killing Cupid1995 · Zeke	Zeke
Apollo 131995 · Reverend	Reverend
Problem Child 31995 · The Janitor	The Janitor
Little Giants1994 · Father Kelly	Father Kelly
Ed Wood1994 · Old Man McCoy	Old Man McCoy
Terminal Velocity1994 · Stunt Pilot/Chuck	Stunt Pilot/Chuck
Runaway Daughters1994 · Minute Man 3	Minute Man 3
Forced to Kill1994 · Rance	Rance
The Paper1994 · Alicia's Doctor	Alicia's Doctor
Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter1994 · Todd	Todd
Snapdragon1993 · Priest	Priest
Fearless1993 · Bald Cabby	Bald Cabby
Ticks1993 · Sheriff Parker	Sheriff Parker
Ed and His Dead Mother1993 · Rev. Praxton	Rev. Praxton
Universal Soldier1992 · John Devreux	John Devreux
Far and Away1992 · Tomlin	Tomlin
I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore1992 · Elderly Man	Elderly Man
Boris and Natasha1992 · Polygraph Man	Polygraph Man
Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter1991 · Bernie	Bernie
9 1/2 Ninjas!1991 · Ninja Negotiator	Ninja Negotiator
Trust Me1989 · Vern	Vern
Limit Up1989 · Chuck Feeney	Chuck Feeney
B.O.R.N.1989 · Robert Morrison	Robert Morrison
Parenthood1989 · Dean at College	Dean at College
Listen to Me1989 · Actor	Actor
The 'Burbs1989 · Detective #2	Detective #2
Dark Before Dawn1988 · Logan	Logan
Innerspace1987 · Supermarket Customer	Supermarket Customer
A Smoky Mountain Christmas1986 · Dr. Jennings	Dr. Jennings
Return to Mayberry1986 · Preacher	Preacher
Two Soldiers1986 · Paw	Paw
Gung Ho1986 · Mayor Conrad Zwart	Mayor Conrad Zwart
GGary Coleman: For Safety's Sake1986 · Captain Truck	Captain Truck
Creator1985 · Mr. Spencer	Mr. Spencer
Cocoon1985 · St. Petersburg Dectective	St. Petersburg Dectective
Playing with Fire1985 · Fireman Goodwin	Fireman Goodwin
Scandal Sheet1985 · Mr. Bell	Mr. Bell
Splash1984 · McCullough	McCullough
The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins1984 · Policeman	Policeman
The Lonely Guy1984 · Minister	Minister
Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess1983 · Still Photographer	Still Photographer
Forever and Beyond1983 · Technician	Technician
Love Letters1983 · Joseph Chesley	Joseph Chesley
The Kid with the 200 I.Q.1983 · Bus Driver	Bus Driver
Airplane II: The Sequel1982 · Person #1 (uncredited)	Person #1 (uncredited)
The Executioner's Song1982 · Lt. Nelson	Lt. Nelson
The Kid with the Broken Halo1982 · Coach Ramsdell	Coach Ramsdell
The Miracle of Kathy Miller1981 · Dr. Jewell	Dr. Jewell
Smokey Bites the Dust1981 · Football Coach	Football Coach
Skyward1980 · Pilot #2	Pilot #2
Scout's Honor1980 · The Captain	The Captain
The Kid from Left Field1979 · Harry the Bartender	Harry the Bartender
Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers1979 · Mr. Murray	Mr. Murray
Cotton Candy1978 · Mr. Bremmercamp	Mr. Bremmercamp
Mr. No Legs1978 · Lou	Lou
Huckleberry Finn1978 · Pap Finn	Pap Finn
Another Man, Another Chance1977 · Wagonmaster	Wagonmaster
Grand Theft Auto1977 · Ned Slinker, Writer	Ned Slinker, Writer
The Legend of Frank Woods1977 · Howard Blacker	Howard Blacker
The New Daughters of Joshua Cabe1976 · Actor	Actor
Eat My Dust1976 · Clark	Clark
IImage in a Bottle1976 · The Doctor	The Doctor
Locusts1974 · Aaron	Aaron
Chinatown1974 · Irate Farmer	Irate Farmer
Where the Lilies Bloom1974 · Roy Luther	Roy Luther
The Red Pony1973 · Sheriff Bill Smith	Sheriff Bill Smith
Bloody Trail1972 · Jake	Jake
The Wild Country1970 · Cleve	Cleve
Cool Hand Luke1967 · Sheriff	Sheriff
Gentle Giant1967 · Tater Coughlin	Tater Coughlin
An Eye for an Eye1966 · Harry	Harry
Village of the Giants1965 · Deputy	Deputy
The Courtship of Eddie's Father1963 · Camp Counselor (uncredited)	Camp Counselor (uncredited)
Frontier Woman1956 · Prewitt	Prewitt