Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

November 17, 1928

Died

November 25, 2017 (age 89)

Place of Birth

Newkirk, Oklahoma, USA

Also Known As

Harold Engle Beckenholdt

IMDb

Rance Howard

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).

Filmography

2019FilmDadsas Self 2019FilmThe Christ Slayeras Devil as Old Man 2019FilmApple Seedas Carl 2017FilmChasing the Staras Devil as an Old Man 2017FilmBroken Memoriesas Jasper 2016FilmKalebegiakas José Mari 2016FilmMax Roseas Walter Prewitt 2016Film40 Nightsas Devil as an Old Man 2016FilmTalk Radioas Lou 2015FilmSolematesas Older Man 2013FilmGone Darkas Charles 2013FilmNebraskaas Uncle Ray 2013FilmThe Lone Rangeras Engineer 2013FilmSecond Chancesas Wilbur 2013FilmHuffas Scotty 2012FilmEasy Rider: The Ride Backas Andrew Jackson Bennett 2011FilmLet Goas Dimples 2011FilmRedemption: For Robbing the Deadas Doctor 2011FilmRosewood Laneas Fred Crumb 2011FilmSpooky Buddiesas Mr. Johnson 2011FilmInSightas Cemetery Presider 2011FilmHarley's Hillas Charlie 2011FilmNight Clubas Chuck 2011TVWorkaholicsas Jerry 2011FilmBeverly Hills Chihuahua 2as Preacher 2011FilmThe Dilemmaas Burt 2010FilmOnce Fallenas Harry 2010FilmThe Trialas Judge Danielson 2010FilmThe Genesis Codeas Dr. Tolley 2010FilmJonah Hexas Telegrapher 2010FilmThe Child Wanderersas Old Knut 2010FilmValentine's Dayas Bistro Gardens Diner 2009TVNCIS: Los Angelesas Eugene 2009FilmWithinas Deli Owner 2009FilmAngels & Demonsas Cardinal Beck 2009FilmPlay the Gameas Mervin Lavine 2009TVLie to Meas Joe Metz 2009FilmBoppin' at the Glue Factoryas Walker Bill 2008FilmFrost/Nixonas Ollie 2008FilmGhost Town: The Movieas Sheriff Tom Parker 2008FilmKeithas Old Man (uncredited)2008FilmGrizzly Parkas Ranger Howard 2008FilmDrillbit Tayloras Older Man 2008FilmAudie & the Wolfas Dr. Maleosis 2007FilmWalk Hard: The Dewey Cox Storyas Preacher 2007FilmBe My Babyas Zippy 2007FilmGeorgia Ruleas Dog Bite Man 2006TVTwenty Good Yearsas Henry 2006FilmSasquatch Mountainas Harris Zeff 2006FilmHarrison Bergeronas Narrator 2006FilmSister Aimee: The Aimee Semple McPherson Storyas James Kennedy 2005FilmMiracle at Sage Creekas Doctor Babcock 2005TVGhost Whispereras Dirk Abrams 2005TVBonesas Jerold Norsky 2005FilmCinderella Manas Announcer Al Fazin 2005TVGrey's Anatomyas Martin Carroll 2005FilmBack By Midnightas Priest 2004FilmToolbox Murdersas Chas Rooker 2004TVCSI: NYas Samuel Cooper 2004FilmGhost Rockas Cash 2004FilmThe Alamoas Governor Smith 2004FilmDeath and Texasas Circuit Court Judge 2003FilmThe Missingas Telegraph Operator 2003TVArrested Developmentas Rance Howard 2003TVCold Caseas Buddie 2003FilmThe Long Ride Homeas Old Man 2003FilmLegend of the Phantom Rideras Doc Fisher 2003TVThat's So Ravenas Murphy 2002FilmJumping for Joy 2002TVThat '80s Showas Mr. Bailey 2002FilmD-Toxas Geezer 2001FilmA Beautiful Mindas White-Haired Patient 2001FilmPing!as Old Man 2001FilmRat Raceas Feed the Earth Spokesman 2001FilmA Crack in the Flooras Floyd Fryed 2001FilmJoe Dirtas Bomb Squad Cop 2000FilmHow the Grinch Stole Christmasas Elderly Timekeeper 2000TVThe Huntress 2000TVSon of the Beach 2000FilmLove & Sexas Earl 2000FilmBig Wind on Campusas Grandpa Morton 1999FilmHappy, Texasas Ely 1999TVAngelas Marcus Roscoe 1999FilmAbileneas Arliss 1999FilmMalevolenceas Dr. Burns 1998FilmPsychoas Mr. Lowery 1998FilmLand of the Freeas Hotel Manager 1998TVTwo of a Kindas Mr. Fillmore 1998FilmThe Night Calleras Hank 1998FilmSmall Soldiersas Husband 1998FilmChairman of the Boardas Rev. Hatley 1998FilmEvasive Actionas Train Engineer 1997FilmHoliday in Your Heartas Blind Man 1997FilmThe Second Civil Waras Arnold Tooney, Jr.1997FilmMurder, She Wrote: South by Southwestas Jarvis Bean 1997FilmMoney Talksas Reverend 1997TVBeyond Belief: Fact or Fictionas Reginald Hannon (segment "The Viewing")1997FilmTravelleras Farmer 1997TVJust Shoot Me!as Blind Flower Guy 1997FilmBustedas Mayor Davies 1996FilmWhere Truth Liesas Judge Bloom 1996FilmGhosts of Mississippias Ralph Hargrove 1996FilmMars Attacks!as Texan Investor 1996TVClueless 1996TV7th Heavenas Old Man in Park 1996FilmTiger Heartas Mr. Johnson 1996FilmIndependence Dayas Chaplain 1996FilmSgt. Bilkoas Mr. Robbins 1995TVBaywatch Nights 1995FilmThe Colonyas Stan Benson 1995FilmChildren of the Corn III: Urban Harvestas Employer 1995FilmKilling Cupidas Zeke 1995FilmApollo 13as Reverend 1995FilmProblem Child 3as The Janitor 1994FilmLittle Giantsas Father Kelly 1994FilmEd Woodas Old Man McCoy 1994FilmTerminal Velocityas Stunt Pilot/Chuck 1994TVERas Dr. Oliver Kostin 1994FilmRunaway Daughtersas Minute Man 3 1994TVRebel Highwayas Minuteman 1994FilmForced to Killas Rance 1994FilmThe Paperas Alicia's Doctor 1994TVBabylon 5as David Sheridan 1994FilmBigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounteras Todd 1993FilmSnapdragonas Priest 1993TVDiagnosis: Murderas Driver 1993FilmFearlessas Bald Cabby 1993FilmTicksas Sheriff Parker 1993TVThe X-Filesas Old Man 1993FilmEd and His Dead Motheras Rev. Praxton 1992FilmUniversal Soldieras John Devreux 1992TVMelrose Placeas Motel Manager 1992FilmFar and Awayas Tomlin 1992FilmI Don't Buy Kisses Anymoreas Elderly Man 1992FilmBoris and Natashaas Polygraph Man 1991TVSwitched at Birthas Frank Hill 1991FilmLucy & Desi: Before the Laughteras Bernie 1991Film9 1/2 Ninjas!as Ninja Negotiator 1989FilmTrust Meas Vern 1989FilmLimit Upas Chuck Feeney 1989FilmB.O.R.N.as Robert Morrison 1989FilmParenthoodas Dean at College 1989TVSeinfeldas Blind Man 1989TVTales from the Cryptas Des 1989FilmListen to Me 1989TVBaywatchas Joe 1989TVQuantum Leapas Doc Graves 1989TVCoachas Herman Van Dam 1989FilmThe 'Burbsas Detective #2 1989TVB.L. Stryker 1988TVSuperboyas Colonel 1988FilmDark Before Dawnas Logan 1987TVWiseguyas Ernest Haynes 1987FilmInnerspaceas Supermarket Customer 1987TVMarried... with Childrenas Edwin 1986FilmA Smoky Mountain Christmasas Dr. Jennings 1986FilmReturn to Mayberryas Preacher 1986FilmTwo Soldiersas Paw 1986FilmGung Hoas Mayor Conrad Zwart 1986FilmGary Coleman: For Safety's Sakeas Captain Truck 1985TVThe Long Hot Summeras Wilk 1985FilmCreatoras Mr. Spencer 1985FilmCocoonas St. Petersburg Dectective 1985TVA Death in Californiaas Ralph Lee 1985FilmPlaying with Fireas Fireman Goodwin 1985FilmScandal Sheetas Mr. Bell 1984TVMurder, She Wroteas Fillmore 1984TVFinder of Lost Lovesas Hank 1984FilmSplashas McCullough 1984FilmThe Fantastic World of D.C. Collinsas Policeman 1984FilmThe Lonely Guyas Minister 1983FilmRita Hayworth: The Love Goddessas Still Photographer 1983FilmForever and Beyondas Technician 1983FilmLove Lettersas Joseph Chesley 1983TVThe Thorn Birdsas Doc Wilson 1983FilmThe Kid with the 200 I.Q.as Bus Driver 1982FilmAirplane II: The Sequelas Person #1 (uncredited)1982FilmThe Executioner's Songas Lt. Nelson 1982FilmThe Kid with the Broken Haloas Coach Ramsdell 1981FilmThe Miracle of Kathy Milleras Dr. Jewell 1981FilmSmokey Bites the Dustas Football Coach 1981TVDynasty 1980FilmSkywardas Pilot #2 1980FilmScout's Honoras The Captain 1979FilmThe Kid from Left Fieldas Harry the Bartender 1979FilmFlatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckersas Mr. Murray 1978FilmSteve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guyas Self 1978FilmCotton Candyas Mr. Bremmercamp 1978TVBattlestar Galacticaas Farnes 1978TVMork & Mindyas Guard 1978FilmMr. No Legsas Lou's Sidekick 1978FilmHuckleberry Finnas Pap Finn 1977FilmAnother Man, Another Chanceas Wagonmaster 1977FilmGrand Theft Autoas Ned Slinker 1977FilmThe Legend of Frank Woodsas Howard Blacker 1976FilmThe New Daughters of Joshua Cabe 1976FilmEat My Dustas Clark 1976TVLaverne & Shirley 1975TVSwitchas Collins 1974FilmLocustsas Aaron 1974TVLittle House on the Prairieas Simpson 1974FilmChinatownas Irate Farmer 1974FilmWhere the Lilies Bloomas Roy Luther 1974TVHappy Daysas Mr. Burkhart 1973FilmThe Red Ponyas Sheriff Bill Smith 1972TVKung Fuas Sheriff Byrd 1972TVABC Afterschool Specialas Myron Faraday 1972TVThe Waltons 1972TVThe Rookies 1972FilmBloody Trailas Jake 1971TVNicholsas Deputy 1970FilmThe Wild Countryas Cleve 1970TVNight Galleryas Cameraman (segment "The Boy Who Predicted Earthquakes")1970TVDan Augustas Hobbs 1969TVThen Came Bronsonas Carl Mueller 1967FilmCool Hand Lukeas Sheriff 1967FilmGentle Giantas Tater Coughlin 1967TVGentle Benas Henry Boomhauer 1966TVThe Monroes 1966FilmAn Eye for an Eyeas Harry 1965FilmVillage of the Giantsas Deputy 1965TVThe F.B.I.as Ranger 1963FilmThe Courtship of Eddie's Fatheras Camp Counselor (uncredited)1962TVThe Virginianas Luka 1961TVThe Mike Douglas Showas Self 1960TVThe Andy Griffith Showas Treasury agent 1958TVBat Mastersonas Fletcher 1956TVDick Powell's Zane Grey Theatreas Deputy Shaker 1956FilmFrontier Womanas Prewitt 1955TVGunsmokeas Judge Alan Franklin 1947TVKraft Television Theatre