Ken Howard is an American actor, who earned much prominence for the portrayal of Thomas Jefferson in 1776. He was born on March 28, 1944 in El Centro, California, to Martha Carey and Kenneth Joseph Howard Sr,. Howard was baptized with the real name of Kenneth Joseph “Ken” Howard Jr. and has a younger brother named Don Howard, who was also an actor like him. Howard grew up in the Long Island, New York, community of Manhasset. Having the height of 6’6, he was given a nickname of The White Shadow by the Long Island press in year 1961, as he was said to be the only Caucasian started on the Manhasset High School varsity basketball team. In addition, Howard graduated in Amherst College, where he became the captain of the school’s basketball team. Howard was also one of the members of the a cappella singing gropu called, The Zumbyes. Howard also entered the Yale School of Drama. However, he left the school to have hi Broadway debut.
On the other hand, Howard started his professional acting career on Broadway, together with Jerry Orbach in the 1970 production of Promises, Promises. Howard earned a Tony Award for the Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Dramatic) for Child’s Play. Subsequently, Howard starred as Thomas Jefferson on Broadway production of 1776. He then reprised the said role on the film adaptation of the said production, he also appeared in the 1973 film called, Seesaw as well as in the 1975’s Conquest. Howard also earned much attention when he portrayed the role of Warren G. Harding in the 1995 film of Camping with Henry and Tom. Howard also appeared in various TV shows, including the show called, The White Shadow, where he portrayed the role of Ken Reeves. He also starred in the TV film of Father Damien in year 1980 as well as in the 2000 miniseries of perfect Murde, perfect Town.
Howard on the other hand, made his film debut in the 1970 film entitled, Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon, which also includes the stars of Liza Minnelli. He also appeared in the 1995 film of The Net, together with the star of Sandra Bullock. In year 2005, Howard appeared in the film entitled, In her Shoes and in year 2007 he was also featured in the film called, Rambo, which also starred Sylvester Stallone and Michael Clayton as well. in year 2010, he starred in the film of The Numbers Game, together with the artist Steven Bauer. In addition, Howard is set to appear as Harlan F. Stone in the upcoming film of J. Edgar.
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