RANCE HOWARD
Rance Howard
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: November 17, 1928
Deathday: November 25, 2017
Place of Birth: 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.
Filmography
Starring
2019·
Apple SeedCarl
2019·
The Christ SlayerDevil as Old Man
2019·
DadsSelf
2017·
Chasing the StarDevil as an Old Man
2017·
Broken MemoriesJasper
2016·
Max RoseWalter Prewitt
2016·
40 NightsDevil as an Old Man
2016·
Talk RadioLou
2016·
KalebegiakJosé Mari
2015·
SolematesOlder Man
2013·
Second ChancesWilbur
2013·
The Lone RangerEngineer
2013·
HuffScotty
2013·
NebraskaUncle Ray
2013·
Gone DarkCharles
Andrew Jackson Bennett
Doctor
Preacher
2011·
The DilemmaBurt
2011·
Night ClubChuck
2011·
Let GoDimples
2011·
Harley's HillCharlie
2011·
Rosewood LaneFred Crumb
2011·
InSightCemetery Presider
2011·
Spooky BuddiesMr. Johnson
2010·
Valentine's DayBistro Gardens Diner
2010·
Jonah HexTelegrapher
2010·
The TrialJudge Danielson
2010·
Once FallenHarry
2010·
The Genesis CodeDr. Tolley
2010·
The Child WanderersOld Knut
2009·
NCIS: Los AngelesEugene
2009·
Lie to MeJoe Metz
2009·
WithinDeli Owner
2009·
Play the GameMervin Lavine
Walker Bill
2009·
Angels & DemonsCardinal Beck
2008·
KeithOld Man (uncredited)
2008·
Drillbit TaylorOlder Man
Sheriff Tom Parker
2008·
Frost/NixonOllie
2008·
Grizzly ParkRanger Howard
2008·
Audie & the WolfDr. Maleosis
2007·
Georgia RuleDog Bite Man
Preacher
2007·
Be My BabyZippy
James Kennedy
2006·
Sasquatch MountainHarris Zeff
2006·
Harrison BergeronNarrator
2005·
BonesJerold Norsky
2005·
Grey's AnatomyMartin Carroll
2005·
Ghost WhispererDirk Abrams
2005·
Cinderella ManAnnouncer Al Fazin
2005·
Back By MidnightPriest
Doctor Babcock
2004·
CSI: NYSamuel Cooper
2004·
The AlamoGovernor Smith
2004·
Death and TexasCircuit Court Judge
2004·
Ghost RockCash
2004·
Toolbox MurdersChas Rooker
2003·
That's So RavenMurphy
2003·
Arrested DevelopmentRance Howard
2003·
Cold CaseBuddie
Doc Fisher
2003·
The MissingTelegraph Operator
2003·
The Long Ride HomeOld Man
2002·
That '80s Show2002·
Jumping For Joy2002·
D-ToxGeezer
2001·
Joe DirtBomb Squad Cop
2001·
Rat RaceFeed the Earth Spokesman
2001·
A Beautiful MindWhite-Haired Patient
2001·
Ping!Old Man
2001·
A Crack in the FloorFloyd Fryed
2000·
The Huntress2000·
Son of the Beach2000·
Love & SexEarl
Elderly Timekeeper
2000·
Big Wind on CampusGrandpa Morton
1999·
AngelMarcus Roscoe
1999·
MalevolenceDr. Burns
1999·
Happy, TexasEly
1999·
AbileneArliss
1998·
Two of a KindMr. Fillmore
1998·
Small SoldiersHusband
Rev. Hatley
1998·
Evasive ActionTrain Engineer
1998·
PsychoMr. Lowery
1998·
The Night CallerHank
1998·
Terra da LiberdadeHotel Manager
Reginald Hannon (segment "The Viewing")
1997·
Just Shoot Me!Blind Flower Guy
Jarvis Bean
1997·
Money TalksReverend
1997·
TravellerFarmer
1997·
BustedMayor Davies
1997·
The Second Civil WarArnold Tooney, Jr.
Blind Man
1996·
7th HeavenOld Man in Park
1996·
CluelessRalph Hargrove
1996·
Independence DayChaplain
1996·
Sgt. BilkoMr. Robbins
1996·
Where Truth LiesJudge Bloom
1996·
Tiger HeartMr. Johnson
1996·
Mars Attacks!Texan Investor
1995·
Baywatch Nights1995·
Killing CupidZeke
1995·
Apollo 13Reverend
Employer
1995·
The ColonyStan Benson
1995·
Problem Child 3The Janitor
1994·
ERDr. Oliver Kostin
1994·
Babylon 5David Sheridan
Todd
1994·
Forced to KillRance
1994·
The PaperAlicia's Doctor
1994·
Little GiantsFather Kelly
1994·
Ed WoodOld Man McCoy
1994·
Terminal VelocityStunt Pilot/Chuck
1994·
Runaway DaughtersMinute Man 3
1993·
The X-FilesOld Man
1993·
Diagnosis: MurderDriver
Rev. Praxton
1993·
FearlessBald Cabby
1993·
SnapdragonPriest
1993·
TicksSheriff Parker
1992·
Melrose PlaceMotel Manager
1992·
Boris and NatashaPolygraph Man
1992·
Far and AwayTomlin
1992·
Universal SoldierJohn Devreux
Elderly Man
1991·
Switched at BirthFrank Hill
1991·
9 1/2 Ninjas!Ninja Negotiator
Bernie
1989·
CoachHerman Van Dam
1989·
SeinfeldFarmer, Blind Man
1989·
BaywatchFireman, Joe
1989·
B.L. Stryker1989·
Quantum LeapDoc Graves
1989·
Tales from the CryptDes
1989·
Limit UpChuck Feeney
1989·
Listen to Me1989·
ParenthoodDean at College
1989·
B.O.R.N.Robert Morrison
1989·
The 'BurbsDetective #2
1989·
Trust MeVern
1988·
Superboy1988·
Dark Before DawnLogan
Edwin
1987·
WiseguyErnest Haynes
1987·
InnerspaceSupermarket Customer
Captain Truck
1986·
Two SoldiersPaw
1986·
Return to MayberryPreacher
Dr. Jennings
1986·
Gung HoMayor Conrad Zwart
Ralph Lee
1985·
The Long Hot SummerWilk
1985·
Playing with FireFireman Goodwin
1985·
Scandal SheetMr. Bell
1985·
CocoonSt. Petersburg Dectective
1985·
CreatorMr. Spencer
1984·
Murder, She WroteFillmore
1984·
Finder of Lost LovesHank
1984·
The Lonely GuyMinister
Policeman
1984·
SplashMcCullough
1983·
The Thorn BirdsDoc Wilson
1983·
Love LettersJoseph Chesley
1983·
Forever and BeyondTechnician
Still Photographer
Lt. Nelson
Person #1 (uncredited)
Coach Ramsdell
1981·
DynastyDr. Jewell
Football Coach
1980·
Scout's HonorThe Captain
1980·
SkywardPilot #2
Harry the Bartender
Mr. Murray
1978·
Battlestar GalacticaFarnes
1978·
Mork & MindyGuard
Self
1978·
Mr. No LegsLou's Sidekick
1978·
Cotton CandyMr. Bremmercamp
Howard Blacker
Wagonmaster
1977·
Grand Theft AutoNed Slinker
1976·
Laverne & Shirley1976·
Eat My DustClark
1975·
SwitchCollins
1975·
Huckleberry FinnPap Finn
1974·
Happy Days1974·
ChinatownIrate Farmer
Roy Luther
1974·
LocustsAaron
1973·
The Red PonySheriff Bill Smith
1972·
The WaltonsDr. McIvers
Myron Faraday
1972·
Kung Fu1972·
The Rookies1972·
Bloody TrailJake
1971·
NicholsDeputy
1970·
Dan AugustHobbs
1970·
Night GalleryCameraman (segment "The Boy Who Predicted Earthquakes")
1970·
The Wild CountryCleve
1969·
Then Came Bronson1967·
Gentle BenHenry Boomhauer
1967·
Gentle GiantTater Coughlin
1967·
Cool Hand LukeSheriff
1966·
The Monroes1966·
An Eye for an EyeHarry
1965·
The F.B.I.Ranger
Deputy
Camp Counselor (uncredited)
1962·
The VirginianLuka
Self
The Governor's Chauffeur, Bus Driver, Treasury agent
1958·
Bat MastersonFletcher
Deputy Shaker
1956·
Frontier WomanPrewitt
1955·
GunsmokeFrank Benton, Judge Alan Franklin
Production
Writer, Producer
1978·
Cotton CandyCo-Producer
1977·
Grand Theft AutoAssociate Producer, Writer
1972·
The RookiesWriter
1967·
Gentle BenWriter
Writer
1960·
The FlintstonesWriter