Rance Howard
Known for Acting
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
Independence Day
1996
as Chaplain
Apollo 13
1995
as Reverend
A Beautiful Mind
2001
as White-Haired Patient
Angels & Demons
2009
as Cardinal Beck
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
2000
as Elderly Timekeeper
Mars Attacks!
1996
as Texan Investor
Cool Hand Luke
1967
as Sheriff
Chinatown
1974
as Irate Farmer
The Lone Ranger
2013
as Engineer
Universal Soldier
1992
as John Devreux
Valentine's Day
2010
as Bistro Gardens Diner
The 'Burbs
1989
as Detective #2
Rat Race
2001
as Feed the Earth Spokesman
Innerspace
1987
as Supermarket Customer
Cinderella Man
2005
as Announcer Al Fazin
Far and Away
1992
as Tomlin
Parenthood
1989
as Dean at College
Airplane II: The Sequel
1982
as Person #1 (uncredited)
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
2011
as Preacher
Ed Wood
1994
as Old Man McCoy