Ken Howard

'Ken Howard' (qv) was elected the National President of The Screen Actors Guild on September 24, 2009. He was a working member of SAG for over forty years. The Tony and two-time Emmy Award-winning actor, most recently received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie playing Phelan Beale in critically-acclaimed _Grey Gardens (2009)_ (qv). The Emmy and Golden Globe-winning film starred Golden Globe-winner 'Drew Barrymore' (qv) and fellow Emmy-winner 'Jessica Lange' (qv).He starred opposite 'Jimmy Smits' (qv) in the CBS drama _Cane (2007)_ (qv) as "Joe Samuels". Howard portrayed the world-wise retired Detective Lieutenant "Max Cavanaugh" on NBC's _Crossing Jordan (2001)_ (qv) and is perhaps best known for his performance as a street-savvy teacher in the classic drama _The White Shadow (1978)_ (qv). He taught master classes at the American Repertory Theatre Institute and was an instructor at Harvard University and Harvard Law School. His teaching experience helped form the basis for his book, ACT NATURAL: How to Speak to Any Audience, published by Random House in 2003.In 1968, two years into the three-year program at the Yale School of Drama, he accepted a small role on Broadway in 'Neil Simon' (qv)'s "Promises, Promises". He originated the role of 'Thomas Jefferson' (qv) in the Tony-winning musical _1776 (1972)_ (qv), directed by 'Peter H. Hunt' (qv), receiving a Theatre World Award. Howard earned his Tony for his work as a young gym coach at a Catholic Boys' school in "Child's Play". He starred on Broadway in "Seesaw", "The Norman Conquests", "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue" and the national tour of "Equus". In 2008, Howard starred in the one-man play, "According to Tip". His award-winning performance as 'Tip O'Neill' (qv) was critically acclaimed.His feature-film debut was in _Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon (1970)_ (qv), opposite 'Liza Minnelli' (qv). Additional films: _1776 (1972)_ (qv), _Such Good Friends (1971)_ (qv), _Clear and Present Danger (1994)_ (qv), _The Net (1995)_ (qv), _At First Sight (1999)_ (qv), _2:13 (2009)_ (qv), _A Numbers Game (2010)_ (qv) and _The Beacon (2009)_ (qv). He delighted movie audiences in 2005 with his work in FOX 2000's _In Her Shoes (2005)_ (qv), with 'Cameron Diaz' (qv), 'Toni Collette' (qv) and 'Shirley MacLaine' (qv), and in _Dreamer (2005)_ (qv), for Dreamworks, co-starring 'Kurt Russell' (qv) and 'Dakota Fanning' (qv). He starred with 'Sylvester Stallone' (qv) in _Rambo (2008)_ (qv) (aka "Rambo IV"), _Michael Clayton (2007)_ (qv) with 'George Clooney' (qv) and _Smother (2008)_ (qv) opposite 'Diane Keaton' (qv). He became firmly established in the public's mind as "Coach Ken Reeves" on MTM's prestigious _The White Shadow (1978)_ (qv), a series which he co-created, based on his own experiences as the only white player on his high school basketball team. "White Shadow" fans can revisit the critically-acclaimed series of seasons 1 and 2 on DVD. He co-starred on the series _It's Not Easy (1982)_ (qv), _The Colbys (1985)_ (qv) and _Dynasty (1981)_ (qv). He guest-starred in numerous prime-time shows: _Boston Legal (2004)_ (qv), _Dirty Sexy Money (2007)_ (qv), _Eli Stone (2008)_ (qv), _Cold Case (2003)_ (qv), _Brothers & Sisters (2006)_ (qv), _Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)_ (qv), _Arli$$ (1996)_ (qv), _The West Wing (1999)_ (qv), _Conviction (2006)_ (qv), _Ghost Whisperer (2005)_ (qv), _George Lopez (2002)_ (qv) and Showtime's _Huff (2004)_ (qv), opposite his dear friend, 'Blythe Danner' (qv). He had a recurring role on _Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)_ (qv) and _The Practice (1997)_ (qv). He starred in _Sacrifices of the Heart (2007)_ (qv) for the Hallmark Channel. Miniseries include _Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder (2000)_ (qv), _The Thorn Birds (1983)_ (qv), _Rage of Angels (1983)_ (qv), _OP Center (1995)_ (qv), _Mastergate (1992)_ (qv), _He's Not Your Son (1984)_ (qv), _The Country Girl (1982)_ (qv), _Murder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Smart Story (1991)_ (qv), _Memories of Midnight (1991)_ (qv). Howard's first Emmy Award was for the on-camera narration of "Facts for Boys: The Body Human". His voice can be heard on more than 30 best-selling books on tape. A kidney transplant success (the gift of longtime friend and stunt-woman 'Jeannie Epper' (qv)), Howard was appointed Chancellor of the National Kidney Foundation, and worked with their efforts to encourage people to donate their organs. He was a member of the Board of the Los Angeles Alzheimer's Committee and, along with his wife, Linda, served as Board members of Shambala Animal Preserve. He was also the national spokesperson for the Onyx and Breezy Foundation. Howard resided in Los Angeles, with his wife, retired stunt-woman 'Linda Fetters Howard' (qv) Howard, and their recently rescued dogs, Harley Hoops and Hannah Henrietta.::Cynthia Snyder