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Clint Howard Biography

(Actor)

Birthday: April 20, 1959 (Taurus)

Born In: Burbank, California, United States

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Clinton Engle Howard is an actor, producer, writer, and director from America. He has garnered fame for portraying Mark Wedloe in the CBS series ‘Gentle Ben’, Paco in the sports comedy ‘The Waterboy’, and Sy Liebergot in the space docudrama ‘Apollo 13’. A California native, Howard was raised alongside his older brother Ron by their actor parents. Both siblings were exposed to the entertainment industry since they were children. Howard made his acting debut when he was two years old, in a season two episode of ‘The Andy Griffith Show’. He appeared in his first film a year later, in the comedy-drama ‘The Courtship of Eddie's Father’. In the ensuing years, he has established himself as a prominent character actor. Over the course of his five-decade-long career, he has accumulated over 240 film and TV credits. In 1998, Howard received the MTV Movie Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Birthday: April 20, 1959 (Taurus)

Born In: Burbank, California, United States

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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Clinton Engle Howard

Age: 65 Years, 65 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Melanie Howard (m. 1995–2017)

father: Rance Howard

mother: Jean Speegle Howard

siblings: Ron Howard

Born Country: United States

Actors American Women

Height: 5'7" (170 cm), 5'7" Females

Ancestry: Irish American, British American, German American, Dutch American

U.S. State: California

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  • 1

    What movies has Clint Howard appeared in?

    Clint Howard has appeared in numerous movies, including "Apollo 13," "The Waterboy," "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me," "Solo: A Star Wars Story," and "Halloween."
  • 2

    What are some famous characters played by Clint Howard?

    Some of the famous characters played by Clint Howard include Paco in "Tango & Cash," Lou in "The Waterboy," Krelmin in "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me," and Ralakili in "Solo: A Star Wars Story."
  • 3

    Has Clint Howard ever worked with his brother, Ron Howard?

    Yes, Clint Howard has worked with his brother Ron Howard on several projects, including "Apollo 13," "Cocoon," "Splash," and "Solo: A Star Wars Story."
  • 4

    Is Clint Howard known for his voice acting work?

    Yes, Clint Howard is known for his voice acting work in various animated shows and movies, including "The Jungle Book," "Avatar: The Last Airbender," and "Star Wars: The Clone Wars."

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Childhood & Early Life
Born on April 20, 1959, in Burbank, California, USA, Clint Howard is the youngest of two children of actors Rance Howard and Jean Speegle Howard. Ron, who was born on March 1, 1954, is about five years older than him.
Howard is of German, English, Irish, Scottish, and Dutch descent. His father’s original surname is Beckenholdt. However, by 1948, he had taken Howard as his professional name. Clint studied at R.L. Stevenson Elementary.
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Career
At the age of two, Clint Howard started his acting career in the episode ‘The Jinx’ of season two of the CBS sitcom ‘The Andy Griffith Show’, in which his brother was portraying Opie Taylor at the time. His big screen debut came about a year later, playing an uncredited role in Vincente Minnelli’s directorial venture ‘The Courtship of Eddie's Father’.
Between 1964 and 1965, he appeared in 26 episodes of another CBS sitcom, ‘The Baileys of Balboa’. In 1966, he lent his voice to Roo in the animated featurette ‘Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree’.
In Disney’s 1967 adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's 1894 collection of stories ‘The Jungle Book’, he voiced Hathi Jr. He reprised the role of Roo in the 1968 animated short ‘Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day’ and the 1977 animated feature ‘The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh’.
Howard played Ace in his brother’s feature film directorial debut ‘Grand Theft Auto’ (1977). Ron regularly casts Howard and their parents in his projects.
The siblings have also collaborated in films like ‘Splash’ (1984), ‘Backdraft’ (1991), ‘Far and Away’ (1992), ‘Apollo 13’ (1995), ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ (2000), ‘Cinderella Man’ (2005), ‘Frost/Nixon’ (2008), and ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ (2018).
Howard has portrayed various memorable guest roles in a number of television shows. He also appeared in several Star Trek episodes, and as a result, has found a permanent place in the Star Trek culture.
He worked with future Star Trek director J. J. Abrams in his Fox science fiction drama series ‘Fringe’, portraying a character who believes himself to be the son of Sarek of Vulcan in a season one (2008) episode.
In recent years, he has played the recurring characters Creepy Rodney in two episodes of the NBC sitcom ‘My Name Is Earl’ (2006-08), Johnny Bark in two episodes of the Fox (later Netflix) sitcom ‘Arrested Development’ (2003-13), and Crazy Dave in the CMT Sitcom ‘Still the King’.
On the big screen, he has worked with Adam Sandler in ‘The Waterboy’ (1998) and ‘Little Nicky’ (2000). He portrayed Radar Operator Johnson Peters Ritter in all three Austin Powers films. He is set to star in the upcoming comedy film ‘Deported’, horror film ‘3 from Hell’, and action film ‘Crimson Saints’.
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As a director, he made his debut with the miniseries ‘The Clint Howard Variety Show’ (2002). In 1978, he wrote the screenplay for the telefilm ‘Cotton Candy’. Howard co-produced the 2005 fantasy film ‘Planet Ibsen’.
In the early 1980s, he used to be part of a new wave rock and roll group called The Kempsters.
Major Works
As a child actor, Clint Howard essayed the role of Mark Wedloe in the 1967 film ‘Gentle Giant’ and the subsequent CBS series ‘Gentle Ben’ (1967-69).
Family & Personal Life
Clint Howard has been married twice. Little to no information is available on the identity of his first wife. It is also not known when they got married and when they divorced.
His second wife is Melanie Sorich, with whom he exchanged wedding vows on October 29, 1995. In 2017, it was revealed that Howard had gone to court seeking a divorce. The case is still pending.
Howard used to be an avid golfer but he had to quit the sport after his hip-replacement surgery. When he is not acting, he makes snow globes. Through Ron, he is the brother-in-law of actress Cheryl Howard and uncle of actresses Bryce Dallas Howard and Paige Howard.
Unlike Ron, who is a liberal Democrat, Howard is a conservative Republican. Three days prior to the Iowa Caucuses, on January 29, 2016, he voiced his support for the US Senator Ted Cruz of Texas for the Republican presidential nomination.
Facts About Clint Howard
Clint Howard is known for his distinctive voice and has provided voice work for various animated series and video games.
He has made cameo appearances in many of his brother Ron Howard's films, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Clint Howard is an avid golfer and has participated in charity golf tournaments to support various causes.
He is a passionate advocate for animal rights and has worked with organizations to raise awareness about animal welfare issues.
Clint Howard is a skilled photographer and enjoys capturing moments behind the lens in addition to his work in front of the camera.

Awards

MTV Movie & TV Awards
1998 Lifetime Achievement Winner

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