Arliss Howard

Arliss Howard

71 · Born: Oct 18, 1954

Personal Details

BornOct 18, 1954 Independence, Missouri, USA
Spouse
  • Debra Winger

    ( Nov 28, 1996 to Dec 6, 2025 )
  • Karen Mary Sellars

    ( Feb 28, 1986 to Dec 6, 2025 )
Relatives
  • Jim Howard (Sibling)
  • James Newton Howard (Sibling)

Biography

Leslie Richard "Arliss" Howard, a multifaceted American artist, has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry through his versatile talents as an actor, screenwriter, and film director.

Born in Independence, Missouri, Howard's early life was marked by a close-knit family, consisting of his sister, Joy Howard, and two younger brothers, Jim Howard, born in 1956, and Kip Howard.

Howard's academic journey began at Truman High School, where he laid the foundation for his future pursuits. He later attended Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri, graduating with honors.

Throughout his illustrious career, Howard has appeared in a wide range of iconic films, including Full Metal Jacket (1987),Tequila Sunrise (1988),The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997),The Time Traveler's Wife (2009),Moneyball (2011),and Mank (2020).

Career

2024
The Thicket
The Thicket as Rev. Ephron Karlsson
2023
The Killer
The Killer as The Client - Claybourne
2022
With/In
With/In as Segment "Still Life"
2021
Lapsis
Lapsis as Dr. Mangold
With/in: Volume 2
With/in: Volume 2 as (segment "Still Life")
2020
Mank
Mank as Louis B. Mayer
Manhunt
Manhunt as Earl Embry
2018
The Boy Downstairs
The Boy Downstairs as Diana's Father
2015
Concussion
Concussion as Dr. Joseph Maroon
2013
Over/Under
Over/Under as Victor
True Blood
True Blood as Truman Burrell
2011
Moneyball
Moneyball as John Henry
2010
Rubicon
Rubicon as Kale Ingram
2009
The Time Traveler's Wife
The Time Traveler's Wife as Richard DeTamble
2007
Awake
Awake as Dr. Jonathan Neyer
Weapons
Weapons as Mikey's Uncle
2004
Birth
Birth as Bob
Dandelion
Dandelion as Luke Mullich
2003
Word of Honor
Word of Honor as J.D. Runnells
2001
1999
A Map of the World
A Map of the World as Paul Reverdy
1998
1997
Old Man
Old Man as J.J. Taylor
Amistad
Amistad as John C. Calhoun
1996
Beyond the Call
Beyond the Call as Keith O'Brien
Tales of Erotica
Tales of Erotica as Bruce Lomann (segment 'Wet')
Johns
Johns as John Cardoza
1995
1994
1993
The Sandlot
The Sandlot as Adult Scotty Smalls (uncredited)
1992
Ruby
Ruby as Maxwell
Till Death Us Do Part
Till Death Us Do Part as Vincent Bugliosi
1991
For the Boys
For the Boys as Sgt. Michael Leonard (uncredited)
Men Don't Leave
Men Don't Leave as Charles Simon
Last Flight Out
Last Flight Out as Jim Eckes
1989
1988
Plain Clothes
Plain Clothes as Nick Dunbar
Tequila Sunrise
Tequila Sunrise as Gregg Lindroff
1987
Full Metal Jacket
Full Metal Jacket as Pvt. Cowboy
Hands of a Stranger
Hands of a Stranger as Felix Lyttle
1986
The Ladies Club
The Ladies Club as Ed Bricker
1985
Door to Door
Door to Door as Leon Spencer
Sylvester
Sylvester as Peter
1983
The Prodigal
The Prodigal as Scott Stuart
The Day After
The Day After as Tom Cooper
2022
With/In
With/In as Director
2021
With/in: Volume 2
With/in: Volume 2 as Director, Screenplay
2005
Dawn Anna
Dawn Anna as Director, Writer
2001
Big Bad Love
Big Bad Love as Director, Screenplay