Rance Howard

Rance Howard

🎂 17th November 1928 (97 yrs) 📍 Newkirk, Oklahoma, USA

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).

Rance Howard

🎬 Movies Featuring Rance Howard

Dads

Dads (2019)

as Self
The Christ Slayer

The Christ Slayer (2019)

as Devil as Old Man
Apple Seed

Apple Seed (2019)

as Carl
Chasing the Star

Chasing the Star (2017)

as Devil as an Old Man
Broken Memories

Broken Memories (2017)

as Jasper
Kalebegiak

Kalebegiak (2016)

as José Mari
Max Rose

Max Rose (2016)

as Walter Prewitt
40 Nights

40 Nights (2016)

as Devil as an Old Man
Talk Radio

Talk Radio (2016)

as Lou
Solemates

Solemates (2015)

as Older Man
No Image

Gone Dark (2013)

as Charles
Nebraska

Nebraska (2013)

as Uncle Ray
The Lone Ranger

The Lone Ranger (2013)

as Engineer
Second Chances

Second Chances (2013)

as Wilbur
Huff

Huff (2013)

as Scotty
Easy Rider: The Ride Back

Easy Rider: The Ride Back (2012)

as Andrew Jackson Bennett
Let Go

Let Go (2011)

as Dimples
Redemption: For Robbing the Dead

Redemption: For Robbing the Dead (2011)

as Doctor
Rosewood Lane

Rosewood Lane (2011)

as Fred Crumb
Spooky Buddies

Spooky Buddies (2011)

as Mr. Johnson
InSight

InSight (2011)

as Cemetery Presider
Harley's Hill

Harley's Hill (2011)

as Charlie
Night Club

Night Club (2011)

as Chuck
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2

Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 (2011)

as Preacher
The Dilemma

The Dilemma (2011)

as Burt
Once Fallen

Once Fallen (2010)

as Harry
The Trial

The Trial (2010)

as Judge Danielson
The Genesis Code

The Genesis Code (2010)

as Dr. Tolley
Jonah Hex

Jonah Hex (2010)

as Telegrapher
The Child Wanderers

The Child Wanderers (2010)

as Old Knut
Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day (2010)

as Bistro Gardens Diner
Within

Within (2009)

as Deli Owner
Angels & Demons

Angels & Demons (2009)

as Cardinal Beck
Play the Game

Play the Game (2009)

as Mervin Lavine
Boppin' at the Glue Factory

Boppin' at the Glue Factory (2009)

as Walker Bill
Frost/Nixon

Frost/Nixon (2008)

as Ollie
Ghost Town: The Movie

Ghost Town: The Movie (2008)

as Sheriff Tom Parker
Keith

Keith (2008)

as Old Man (uncredited)
Grizzly Park

Grizzly Park (2008)

as Ranger Howard
Drillbit Taylor

Drillbit Taylor (2008)

as Older Man
Audie & the Wolf

Audie & the Wolf (2008)

as Dr. Maleosis
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)

as Preacher
Be My Baby

Be My Baby (2007)

as Zippy
Georgia Rule

Georgia Rule (2007)

as Dog Bite Man
Sasquatch Mountain

Sasquatch Mountain (2006)

as Harris Zeff
No Image

Harrison Bergeron (2006)

as Narrator
Sister Aimee: The Aimee Semple McPherson Story

Sister Aimee: The Aimee Semple McPherson Story (2006)

as James Kennedy
Miracle at Sage Creek

Miracle at Sage Creek (2005)

as Doctor Babcock
Cinderella Man

Cinderella Man (2005)

as Announcer Al Fazin
Back By Midnight

Back By Midnight (2005)

as Priest
Toolbox Murders

Toolbox Murders (2004)

as Chas Rooker
Ghost Rock

Ghost Rock (2004)

as Cash
The Alamo

The Alamo (2004)

as Governor Smith
Death and Texas

Death and Texas (2004)

as Circuit Court Judge
The Missing

The Missing (2003)

as Telegraph Operator
The Long Ride Home

The Long Ride Home (2003)

as Old Man
Legend of the Phantom Rider

Legend of the Phantom Rider (2003)

as Doc Fisher
Jumping for Joy

Jumping for Joy (2002)

D-Tox

D-Tox (2002)

as Geezer
A Beautiful Mind

A Beautiful Mind (2001)

as White-Haired Patient
Ping!

Ping! (2001)

as Old Man
Rat Race

Rat Race (2001)

as Feed the Earth Spokesman
A Crack in the Floor

A Crack in the Floor (2001)

as Floyd Fryed
Joe Dirt

Joe Dirt (2001)

as Bomb Squad Cop
How the Grinch Stole Christmas

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

as Elderly Timekeeper
Love & Sex

Love & Sex (2000)

as Earl
Big Wind on Campus

Big Wind on Campus (2000)

as Grandpa Morton
Happy, Texas

Happy, Texas (1999)

as Ely
Abilene

Abilene (1999)

as Arliss
Malevolence

Malevolence (1999)

as Dr. Burns
Psycho

Psycho (1998)

as Mr. Lowery
Land of the Free

Land of the Free (1998)

as Hotel Manager
The Night Caller

The Night Caller (1998)

as Hank
Small Soldiers

Small Soldiers (1998)

as Husband
Chairman of the Board

Chairman of the Board (1998)

as Rev. Hatley
Evasive Action

Evasive Action (1998)

as Train Engineer
Holiday in Your Heart

Holiday in Your Heart (1997)

as Blind Man
The Second Civil War

The Second Civil War (1997)

as Arnold Tooney, Jr.
Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest

Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest (1997)

as Jarvis Bean
Money Talks

Money Talks (1997)

as Reverend
Traveller

Traveller (1997)

as Farmer
Busted

Busted (1997)

as Mayor Davies
Where Truth Lies

Where Truth Lies (1996)

as Judge Bloom
Ghosts of Mississippi

Ghosts of Mississippi (1996)

as Ralph Hargrove
Mars Attacks!

Mars Attacks! (1996)

as Texan Investor
Tiger Heart

Tiger Heart (1996)

as Mr. Johnson
Independence Day

Independence Day (1996)

as Chaplain
Sgt. Bilko

Sgt. Bilko (1996)

as Mr. Robbins
The Colony

The Colony (1995)

as Stan Benson
Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest

Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest (1995)

as Employer
Killing Cupid

Killing Cupid (1995)

as Zeke
Apollo 13

Apollo 13 (1995)

as Reverend
Problem Child 3

Problem Child 3 (1995)

as The Janitor
Little Giants

Little Giants (1994)

as Father Kelly
Ed Wood

Ed Wood (1994)

as Old Man McCoy
Terminal Velocity

Terminal Velocity (1994)

as Stunt Pilot/Chuck
Runaway Daughters

Runaway Daughters (1994)

as Minute Man 3
Forced to Kill

Forced to Kill (1994)

as Rance
The Paper

The Paper (1994)

as Alicia's Doctor
Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter

Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter (1994)

as Todd
Snapdragon

Snapdragon (1993)

as Priest
Fearless

Fearless (1993)

as Bald Cabby
Ticks

Ticks (1993)

as Sheriff Parker
Ed and His Dead Mother

Ed and His Dead Mother (1993)

as Rev. Praxton
Universal Soldier

Universal Soldier (1992)

as John Devreux
Far and Away

Far and Away (1992)

as Tomlin
I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore

I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore (1992)

as Elderly Man
Boris and Natasha

Boris and Natasha (1992)

as Polygraph Man
Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter

Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter (1991)

as Bernie
9 1/2 Ninjas!

9 1/2 Ninjas! (1991)

as Ninja Negotiator
Trust Me

Trust Me (1989)

as Vern
Limit Up

Limit Up (1989)

as Chuck Feeney
B.O.R.N.

B.O.R.N. (1989)

as Robert Morrison
Parenthood

Parenthood (1989)

as Dean at College
Listen to Me

Listen to Me (1989)

The 'Burbs

The 'Burbs (1989)

as Detective #2
Dark Before Dawn

Dark Before Dawn (1988)

as Logan
Innerspace

Innerspace (1987)

as Supermarket Customer
A Smoky Mountain Christmas

A Smoky Mountain Christmas (1986)

as Dr. Jennings
Return to Mayberry

Return to Mayberry (1986)

as Preacher
Two Soldiers

Two Soldiers (1986)

as Paw
Gung Ho

Gung Ho (1986)

as Mayor Conrad Zwart
No Image

Gary Coleman: For Safety's Sake (1986)

as Captain Truck
Creator

Creator (1985)

as Mr. Spencer
Cocoon

Cocoon (1985)

as St. Petersburg Dectective
Playing with Fire

Playing with Fire (1985)

as Fireman Goodwin
Scandal Sheet

Scandal Sheet (1985)

as Mr. Bell
Splash

Splash (1984)

as McCullough
The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins

The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins (1984)

as Policeman
The Lonely Guy

The Lonely Guy (1984)

as Minister
Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess

Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess (1983)

as Still Photographer
Forever and Beyond

Forever and Beyond (1983)

as Technician
Love Letters

Love Letters (1983)

as Joseph Chesley
The Kid with the 200 I.Q.

The Kid with the 200 I.Q. (1983)

as Bus Driver
Airplane II: The Sequel

Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)

as Person #1 (uncredited)
The Executioner's Song

The Executioner's Song (1982)

as Lt. Nelson
The Kid with the Broken Halo

The Kid with the Broken Halo (1982)

as Coach Ramsdell
The Miracle of Kathy Miller

The Miracle of Kathy Miller (1981)

as Dr. Jewell
Smokey Bites the Dust

Smokey Bites the Dust (1981)

as Football Coach
Skyward

Skyward (1980)

as Pilot #2
Scout's Honor

Scout's Honor (1980)

as The Captain
The Kid from Left Field

The Kid from Left Field (1979)

as Harry the Bartender
Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers

Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers (1979)

as Mr. Murray
Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy

Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy (1978)

as Self
Cotton Candy

Cotton Candy (1978)

as Mr. Bremmercamp
Mr. No Legs

Mr. No Legs (1978)

as Lou's Sidekick
Huckleberry Finn

Huckleberry Finn (1978)

as Pap Finn
Another Man, Another Chance

Another Man, Another Chance (1977)

as Wagonmaster
Grand Theft Auto

Grand Theft Auto (1977)

as Ned Slinker
The Legend of Frank Woods

The Legend of Frank Woods (1977)

as Howard Blacker
The New Daughters of Joshua Cabe

The New Daughters of Joshua Cabe (1976)

Eat My Dust

Eat My Dust (1976)

as Clark
Locusts

Locusts (1974)

as Aaron
Chinatown

Chinatown (1974)

as Irate Farmer
Where the Lilies Bloom

Where the Lilies Bloom (1974)

as Roy Luther
The Red Pony

The Red Pony (1973)

as Sheriff Bill Smith
Bloody Trail

Bloody Trail (1972)

as Jake
The Wild Country

The Wild Country (1970)

as Cleve
Cool Hand Luke

Cool Hand Luke (1967)

as Sheriff
Gentle Giant

Gentle Giant (1967)

as Tater Coughlin
An Eye for an Eye

An Eye for an Eye (1966)

as Harry
Village of the Giants

Village of the Giants (1965)

as Deputy
The Courtship of Eddie's Father

The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963)

as Camp Counselor (uncredited)
Frontier Woman

Frontier Woman (1956)

as Prewitt