Rance Howard

Rance Howard

Deceased · Born: Nov 17, 1928 · Died: Nov 25, 2017

Personal Details

BornNov 17, 1928 Duncan, Oklahoma, USA
Spouse
  • Judy Howard

    ( Jun 29, 2001 to Jan 17, 2017 )
  • Jean Speegle Howard

    ( Oct 5, 1949 to Sep 2, 2000 )
Parents
  • Engel Beckenholdt
  • Ethel Cleo Tomlin
Relatives
  • Bryce Dallas Howard (Grandchild)
  • Paige Howard (Grandchild)
  • Reed Howard (Grandchild)
  • Jocelyn Howard (Grandchild)
  • Theo Howard-Gabel (Great Grandchild)
  • Beatrice Howard-Gabel (Great Grandchild)

Biography

Rance Howard, a multifaceted individual, entered this world on November 17, 1928, in the picturesque town of Duncan, Oklahoma, USA. Throughout his life, he successfully juggled the roles of both actor and writer, leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.

His impressive resume boasts a wide range of notable film credits, including the critically acclaimed "Nebraska" (2013),the hilarious comedy "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story" (2007),and the action-packed blockbuster "Universal Soldier" (1992).

In his personal life, Rance Howard was fortunate enough to share his life with two loving partners, Judy Howard and Jean Speegle Howard. Together, they formed a strong bond that endured for many years.

Sadly, Rance Howard's time on this earth came to an end on November 25, 2017, in Los Angeles, California, USA. His legacy, however, will continue to be celebrated and cherished by those who knew and loved him.

Career

2019
The Christ Slayer
The Christ Slayer as Devil as Old Man
2017
Chasing the Star
Chasing the Star as Devil as an Old Man
2016
40 Nights
40 Nights as Devil as an Old Man
Max Rose
Max Rose as Walter Prewitt
2013
Huff
Huff as Scotty
Gone Dark
Gone Dark as Charles
Nebraska
Nebraska as Uncle Ray
2012
Easy Rider 2: The Ride Home
Easy Rider 2: The Ride Home as Andrew Jackson Bennett
2011
Night Club
Night Club as Chuck
Rosewood Lane
Rosewood Lane as Fred Crumb
Harley's Hill
Harley's Hill as Charlie
Spooky Buddies
Spooky Buddies as Mr. Johnson
Let Go
Let Go as Dimples
InSight
InSight as Cemetery Presider
2010
The Genesis Code
The Genesis Code as Dr. Tolley
The Trial
The Trial as Judge Danielson
Jonah Hex
Jonah Hex as Telegrapher
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day as Bistro Gardens Diner
2009
Play the Game
Play the Game as Mervin Lavine
Within
Within as Deli Owner
Angels & Demons
Angels & Demons as Cardinal Beck
2008
Audie & the Wolf
Audie & the Wolf as Dr. Maleosis
Ghost Town: The Movie
Ghost Town: The Movie as Sheriff Tom Parker
Grizzly Park
Grizzly Park as Ranger Howard
Keith
Keith as Old Man (uncredited)
Drillbit Taylor
Drillbit Taylor as Older Man
2007
Be My Baby
Be My Baby as Zippy
Georgia Rule
Georgia Rule as Dog Bite Man
2006
Sasquatch Mountain
Sasquatch Mountain as Harris Zeff
2005
Miracle at Sage Creek
Miracle at Sage Creek as Doctor Babcock
Cinderella Man
Cinderella Man as Announcer Al Fazin
2004
Death and Texas
Death and Texas as Circuit Court Judge
Toolbox Murders
Toolbox Murders as Chas Rooker
The Alamo
The Alamo as Governor Smith
Ping!
Ping! as Old Man
The Missing
The Missing as Telegraph Operator
2002
D-Tox
D-Tox as Geezer
2001
Joe Dirt
Joe Dirt as Bomb Squad Cop
Rat Race
Rat Race as Feed the Earth Spokesman
A Beautiful Mind
A Beautiful Mind as White-Haired Patient
2000
Artie
Artie as Grandpa Morton
1999
Malevolence
Malevolence as Dr. Burns
1998
Evasive Action
Evasive Action as Train Engineer
Psycho
Psycho as Mr. Lowery
Land of the Free
Land of the Free as Hotel Manager
1997
Traveller
Traveller as Farmer
Busted
Busted as Mayor Davies
The Second Civil War
The Second Civil War as Arnold Tooney, Jr.
Money Talks
Money Talks as Reverend
1996
Tiger Heart
Tiger Heart as Mr. Johnson
Where Truth Lies
Where Truth Lies as Judge Bloom
Ghosts of Mississippi
Ghosts of Mississippi as Ralph Hargrove
Mars Attacks!
Mars Attacks! as Texan Investor
Sgt. Bilko
Sgt. Bilko as Mr. Robbins
1995
The Colony
The Colony as Stan Benson
Apollo 13
Apollo 13 as Reverend
Savate
Savate as Farmer
1994
Rebel Highway
Rebel Highway as Minute Man 3
Ed Wood
Ed Wood as Old Man McCoy
Terminal Velocity
Terminal Velocity as Stunt Pilot/Chuck
The Paper
The Paper as Alicia's Doctor
Little Giants
Little Giants as Father Kelly
1993
Snapdragon
Snapdragon as Priest
Ticks
Ticks as Sheriff Parker
Fearless
Fearless as Bald Cabby
1992
Boris and Natasha
Boris and Natasha as Polygraph Man
Universal Soldier
Universal Soldier as John Devreux
Wishman
Wishman as Det. Sturgis
1991
9 1/2 Ninjas!
9 1/2 Ninjas! as Ninja Negotiator
1989
Limit Up
Limit Up as Chuck Feeney
B.O.R.N.
B.O.R.N. as Robert Morrison
Trust Me
Trust Me as Vern
The 'Burbs
The 'Burbs as Detective #2
Parenthood
Parenthood as Dean at College
1988
1987
Innerspace
Innerspace as Supermarket Customer
1986
Gung Ho
Gung Ho as Mayor Conrad Zwart
1985
Playing with Fire
Playing with Fire as Fireman Goodwin
Scandal Sheet
Scandal Sheet as Mr. Bell
Creator
Creator as Mr. Spencer
Cocoon
Cocoon as St. Petersburg Dectective
The Lonely Guy
The Lonely Guy as Minister
Splash
Splash as McCullough
1983
Love Letters
Love Letters as Joseph Chesley
The Thorn Birds
The Thorn Birds as Doc Wilson
1982
Airplane II: The Sequel
Airplane II: The Sequel as Person #1 (uncredited)
Smokey Bites the Dust
Smokey Bites the Dust as Football Coach
1980
Skyward
Skyward as Pilot #2
Scout's Honor
Scout's Honor as The Captain
The Kid from Left Field
The Kid from Left Field as Harry the Bartender
1978
Mr. No Legs
Mr. No Legs as Lou's Sidekick
Cotton Candy
Cotton Candy as Mr. Bremmercamp
1977
Grand Theft Auto
Grand Theft Auto as Ned Slinker
1975
1974
Locusts
Locusts as Aaron
Chinatown
Chinatown as Irate Farmer
1973
The Red Pony
The Red Pony as Sheriff Bill Smith
1972
1970
1968
Gentle Ben
Gentle Ben as Henry Boomhauer
1967
Gentle Giant
Gentle Giant as Tater Coughlin
1966
1963
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
The Courtship of Eddie's Father as Camp Counselor (uncredited)
1956