Biography
Who is Clint Howard?
Early life and family background
Clint Howard: Clinton Engle Howard was born on April 20, 1959, in Burbank, United States. His parents, Rance Howard and Jean Speegle Howard, were both American actors. He grew up alongside his older brother, Ron Howard, who became a well-known actor and filmmaker.
His parents were introduced to each other in 1947 at the University of Oklahoma by Dennis Weaver. Growing up in an acting family shaped his early entry into the entertainment industry.
Television career
Howard began his acting career at a very young age. When he was two years old, he appeared in five episodes of The Andy Griffith Show, playing a toddler named Leon. He also appeared in early television programs such as The Virginian, Breaking Point, and The Fugitive.
His first prominent role was as a regular on the television series Gentle Ben. He later appeared in numerous television shows, including Night Gallery, Seinfeld, My Name Is Earl, Arrested Development, and several series within the Star Trek franchise.
Film career and collaborations
Howard made his film debut in The Courtship of Eddie's Father. He provided voice work for animated projects including Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree, Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day, and The Jungle Book.
He has appeared in numerous films directed by his brother Ron Howard, including Cocoon, Gung Ho, Backdraft, Parenthood, Far and Away, Apollo 13, EDtv, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Cinderella Man. His other film credits include Rock 'n' Roll High School, The Waterboy, Tango and Cash, and Austin Powers.
Personal life
Howard has been married three times. He married Ann Marie Lynch in 1988, and they divorced shortly after. His second marriage was to Melanie Sorich in 1995, ending in divorce in 2018. In 2020, he married Kat C. Cruz in Las Vegas, and they have a daughter together.
Outside of acting, he was an avid golfer who played hundreds of rounds a year until hip replacements required him to stop. He is also a registered Republican and endorsed Ted Cruz during the 2016 presidential primaries.
Birthday and age
Clint Howard was born on April 20, 1959, which makes Clint 67 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Clint shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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