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姓名：肯·霍华德Ken Howard

更多名：Kenneth Joseph Howard Jr. (本名)

职业：演员

国家：美国

出生日期：1944-03-28

星座：白羊座

出 生 地：美国加利福尼亚州埃尔森特罗

Ken Howard was elected the National President of The Screen Actors Guild on September 24 2009. He has been 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-acclaimedGrey Gardens(2009). The Emmy and Golden Globe-winning film starred Golden Globe-winnerDrew Barrymoreand fellow Emmy-winnerJessica Lange.He starred oppositeJimmy Smitsin the CBS dramaCane(2007) as "Joe Samuels". Howard portrayed the world-wise retired Detective Lieutenant "Max Cavanaugh" on NBC'sCrossing Jordan(2001) and is perhaps best known for his performance as a street-savvy teacher in the classic dramaThe White Shadow(1978). 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 inNeil Simon's "Promises Promises". He originated the role ofThomas Jeffersonin the Tony-winning musical1776(1972) directed byPeter H. Hunt 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 has 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 asThomas P. 'Tip' O'Neillwas critically acclaimed.His feature-film debut was inTell Me That You Love Me Junie Moon(1970) oppositeLiza Minnelli. Additional films:1776(1972)Such Good Friends(1971)Clear and Present Danger(1994)The Net(1995)At First Sight(1999)2:13(2009)A Numbers Game(2010) andThe Beacon(2009). He delighted movie audiences in 2005 with his work in FOX 2000'sIn Her Shoes(2005) withCameron DiazToni ColletteandShirley MacLaine and inDreamer: Inspired by a True Story(2005) for Dreamworks co-starringKurt RussellandDakota Fanning. He starred withSylvester StalloneinRambo(2008) (aka "Rambo IV")Michael Clayton(2007) withGeorge ClooneyandSmother(2008) oppositeDiane Keaton. He became firmly established in the public's mind as "Coach Ken Reeves" on MTM's prestigiousThe White Shadow(1978) 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 seriesIt's Not Easy(1982)The Colbys(1985) andDynasty(1981). He guest-starred in numerous prime-time shows:Boston Legal(2004)Dirty Sexy Money(2007)Eli Stone(2008)Cold Case(2003)Brothers & Sisters(2006)Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(1999)Arli$$(1996)The West Wing(1999)Conviction(2006)Ghost Whisperer(2005)George Lopez(2002) and Showtime'sHuff(2004) opposite his dear friendBlythe Danner. He had a recurring role onCurb Your Enthusiasm(2000) andThe Practice(1997). He starred inSacrifices of the Heart(2007) for the Hallmark Channel. Miniseries includePerfect Murder Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder(2000)The Thorn Birds(1983)Rage of Angels(1983)OP Center(1995)Mastergate(1992)He's Not Your Son(1984)The Country Girl(1982)Murder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Wojas Smart Story(1991)Memories of Midnight(1991). 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-womanJeannie Epper) Howard was appointed Chancellor of the National Kidney Foundation and works with their efforts to encourage people to donate their organs. He is a member of the Board of the Los Angeles Alzheimer's Committee and along with his wife Linda serves as Board members of Shambala Animal Preserve. He is also the national spokesperson for the Onyx and Breezy Foundation. Howard resides in Los Angeles with his wife retired stunt-womanLinda FettersHoward and the their recently rescued dogs Harley Hoops and Hannah Henrietta.