1928-11-17 Newkirk, Oklahoma, USA
Rance Howard (born Harold Engle Beckenholdt; November 17, 1928 – November 25, 2017) was an American actor who starred in film and on television. He was the father of actor and filmmaker Ron Howard and actor Clint Howard, and grandfather of actresses Bryce Dallas Howard and Paige Howard. Howard appeared in films such as Cool Hand Luke (1967), Chinatown (1974), Splash (1984), Ed Wood (1994), Apollo 13 (1995), Independence Day (1996), A Beautiful Mind (2001), Cinderella Man (2005), Frost/Nixon (2008), Nebraska (2013), and Max Rose (2016). He received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program for co-producing the television film The Time Crystal (1981).
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Apple Seed | Carl | 2019-04-14 |
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Dads | Self | 2019-09-06 |
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The Christ Slayer | Devil as Old Man | 2019-04-19 |
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Chasing the Star | Devil as an Old Man | 2017-09-05 |
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Broken Memories | Jasper | 2017-06-15 |
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Talk Radio | Lou | 2016-02-13 |
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Kalebegiak | José Mari | 2016-09-20 |
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Max Rose | Walter Prewitt | 2016-09-02 |
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40 Nights | Devil as an Old Man | 2016-06-07 |
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Solemates | Older Man | 2015-02-12 |
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The Lone Ranger | Engineer | 2013-07-03 |
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Gone Dark | Charles | 2013-11-01 |
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Second Chances | Wilbur | 2013-05-20 |
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Huff | Scotty | 2013-04-05 |
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Nebraska | Uncle Ray | 2013-09-21 |
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Easy Rider: The Ride Back | Andrew Jackson Bennett | 2012-02-25 |
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InSight | Cemetery Presider | 2011-09-02 |
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Let Go | Dimples | 2011-10-25 |
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The Dilemma | Burt | 2011-01-13 |
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Night Club | Chuck | 2011-04-11 |
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Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 | Preacher | 2011-02-01 |
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Rosewood Lane | Fred Crumb | 2011-10-15 |
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Spooky Buddies | Mr. Johnson | 2011-09-20 |
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Harley's Hill | Charlie | 2011-08-17 |
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Redemption: For Robbing the Dead | Doctor | 2011-10-16 |
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Valentine's Day | Bistro Gardens Diner | 2010-02-10 |
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Yohan - Barnevandrer | Old Knut | 2010-03-26 |
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The Trial | Judge Danielson | 2010-09-10 |
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Jonah Hex | Telegrapher | 2010-06-18 |
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Once Fallen | Harry | 2010-11-02 |
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The Genesis Code | Dr. Tolley | 2010-08-25 |
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Within | Deli Owner | 2009-06-03 |
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Play the Game | Mervin Lavine | 2009-02-27 |
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Angels & Demons | Cardinal Beck | 2009-04-20 |
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Boppin' at the Glue Factory | Walker Bill | 2009-01-01 |
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Frost/Nixon | Ollie | 2008-10-15 |
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Ghost Town: The Movie | Sheriff Tom Parker | 2008-10-08 |
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Drillbit Taylor | Older Man | 2008-02-04 |
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Keith | Old Man (uncredited) | 2008-09-13 |
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Grizzly Park | Ranger Howard | 2008-02-07 |
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Audie & the Wolf | Dr. Maleosis | 2008-01-01 |
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Georgia Rule | Dog Bite Man | 2007-05-10 |
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Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story | Preacher | 2007-12-21 |
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Be My Baby | Zippy | 2007-05-29 |
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Sasquatch Mountain | Harris Zeff | 2006-09-09 |
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Sister Aimee: The Aimee Semple McPherson Story | James Kennedy | 2006-01-01 |
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Harrison Bergeron | Narrator | 2006-01-01 |
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Miracle at Sage Creek | Doctor Babcock | 2005-11-25 |
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Back By Midnight | Priest | 2005-01-25 |
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Cinderella Man | Announcer Al Fazin | 2005-06-02 |
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Toolbox Murders | Chas Rooker | 2004-11-12 |
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The Alamo | Governor Smith | 2004-04-07 |
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Death and Texas | Circuit Court Judge | 2004-03-12 |
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Ghost Rock | Cash | 2004-06-08 |
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Legend of the Phantom Rider | Doc Fisher | 2003-02-11 |
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The Missing | Telegraph Operator | 2003-11-26 |
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The Long Ride Home | Old Man | 2003-03-27 |
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D-Tox | Geezer | 2002-01-04 |
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Jumping for Joy | 2002-10-25 | |
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A Beautiful Mind | White-Haired Patient | 2001-12-14 |
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A Crack in the Floor | Floyd Fryed | 2001-04-24 |
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Rat Race | Feed the Earth Spokesman | 2001-08-17 |
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Ping! | Old Man | 2001-09-04 |
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Joe Dirt | Bomb Squad Cop | 2001-04-10 |
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas | Elderly Timekeeper | 2000-11-17 |
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Love & Sex | Earl | 2000-02-23 |
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Big Wind on Campus | Grandpa Morton | 2000-01-01 |
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Abilene | Arliss | 1999-03-13 |
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Malevolence | Dr. Burns | 1999-02-01 |
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Happy, Texas | Ely | 1999-12-03 |
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Land of the Free | Hotel Manager | 1998-11-24 |
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Psycho | Mr. Lowery | 1998-12-04 |
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Small Soldiers | Husband | 1998-07-10 |
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The Night Caller | Hank | 1998-07-13 |
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Evasive Action | Train Engineer | 1998-01-01 |
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Chairman of the Board | Rev. Hatley | 1998-03-13 |
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Holiday in Your Heart | Blind Man | 1997-12-14 |
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Money Talks | Reverend | 1997-08-22 |
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Traveller | Farmer | 1997-04-18 |
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Busted | Mayor Davies | 1997-02-17 |
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Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest | Jarvis Bean | 1997-11-02 |
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The Second Civil War | Arnold Tooney, Jr. | 1997-12-04 |
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Tiger Heart | Mr. Johnson | 1996-08-08 |
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Sgt. Bilko | Mr. Robbins | 1996-03-29 |
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Mars Attacks! | Texan Investor | 1996-12-13 |
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Where Truth Lies | Judge Bloom | 1996-12-28 |
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Ghosts of Mississippi | Ralph Hargrove | 1996-12-20 |
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Independence Day | Chaplain | 1996-06-25 |
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Children of the Corn III: Urban Harvest | Employer | 1995-09-12 |
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Killing Cupid | Zeke | 1995-07-11 |
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The Colony | Stan Benson | 1995-09-13 |
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Apollo 13 | Reverend | 1995-06-30 |
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Problem Child 3 | The Janitor | 1995-05-13 |
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The Paper | Alicia's Doctor | 1994-03-18 |
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Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter | Todd | 1994-01-01 |
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Forced to Kill | Rance | 1994-05-18 |
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Ed Wood | Old Man McCoy | 1994-09-28 |
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Runaway Daughters | Minute Man 3 | 1994-08-12 |
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Little Giants | Father Kelly | 1994-10-14 |
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Terminal Velocity | Stunt Pilot/Chuck | 1994-09-23 |
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Ticks | Sheriff Parker | 1993-10-12 |
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Fearless | Bald Cabby | 1993-10-15 |
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Snapdragon | Priest | 1993-12-01 |
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Ed and His Dead Mother | Rev. Praxton | 1993-06-04 |
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I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore | Elderly Man | 1992-04-24 |
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Far and Away | Tomlin | 1992-05-22 |
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Boris and Natasha | Polygraph Man | 1992-04-17 |
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Universal Soldier | John Devreux | 1992-07-10 |
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Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter | Bernie | 1991-02-10 |
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9 1/2 Ninjas! | Ninja Negotiator | 1991-01-24 |
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Trust Me | Vern | 1989-11-10 |
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B.O.R.N. | Robert Morrison | 1989-10-26 |
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Limit Up | Chuck Feeney | 1989-11-02 |
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The 'Burbs | Detective #2 | 1989-02-17 |
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Parenthood | Dean at College | 1989-07-31 |
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Listen to Me | 1989-05-05 | |
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Dark Before Dawn | Logan | 1988-01-02 |
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Innerspace | Supermarket Customer | 1987-07-01 |
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A Smoky Mountain Christmas | Dr. Jennings | 1986-12-14 |
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Gung Ho | Mayor Conrad Zwart | 1986-03-14 |
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Return to Mayberry | Preacher | 1986-04-13 |
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Two Soldiers | Paw | 1986-04-01 |
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Gary Coleman: For Safety's Sake | Captain Truck | 1986-01-01 |
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Cocoon | St. Petersburg Dectective | 1985-06-21 |
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Creator | Mr. Spencer | 1985-09-20 |
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Playing with Fire | Fireman Goodwin | 1985-04-13 |
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Scandal Sheet | Mr. Bell | 1985-01-21 |
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The Lonely Guy | Minister | 1984-01-27 |
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The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins | Policeman | 1984-02-10 |
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Splash | McCullough | 1984-03-09 |
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Love Letters | Joseph Chesley | 1983-04-01 |
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Forever and Beyond | Technician | 1983-10-15 |
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Rita Hayworth: The Love Goddess | Still Photographer | 1983-11-01 |
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The Kid with the 200 I.Q. | Bus Driver | 1983-02-06 |
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The Executioner's Song | Lt. Nelson | 1982-09-10 |
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Airplane II: The Sequel | Person #1 (uncredited) | 1982-12-10 |
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The Kid with the Broken Halo | Coach Ramsdell | 1982-04-05 |
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Smokey Bites the Dust | Football Coach | 1981-10-01 |
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The Miracle of Kathy Miller | Dr. Jewell | 1981-10-05 |
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Skyward | Pilot #2 | 1980-11-20 |
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Scout's Honor | The Captain | 1980-09-30 |
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The Kid from Left Field | Harry the Bartender | 1979-09-30 |
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Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers | Mr. Murray | 1979-02-10 |
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Mr. No Legs | Lou | 1978-05-01 |
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Huckleberry Finn | Pap Finn | 1978-03-31 |
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Cotton Candy | Mr. Bremmercamp | 1978-10-26 |
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Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy | Self | 1978-11-22 |
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Un autre homme, une autre chance | Wagonmaster | 1977-09-28 |
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The Legend of Frank Woods | Howard Blacker | 1977-04-30 |
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Grand Theft Auto | Ned Slinker | 1977-06-16 |
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The New Daughters of Joshua Cabe | 1976-05-29 | |
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Eat My Dust | Clark | 1976-04-01 |
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Where the Lilies Bloom | Roy Luther | 1974-04-10 |
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Chinatown | Irate Farmer | 1974-06-20 |
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Locusts | Aaron | 1974-10-09 |
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The Red Pony | Sheriff Bill Smith | 1973-03-18 |
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Bloody Trail | Jake | 1972-01-01 |
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The Wild Country | Cleve | 1970-12-16 |
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Cool Hand Luke | Sheriff | 1967-11-01 |
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Gentle Giant | Tater Coughlin | 1967-10-25 |
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An Eye for an Eye | Harry | 1966-06-01 |
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Village of the Giants | Deputy | 1965-10-20 |
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The Courtship of Eddie's Father | Camp Counselor (uncredited) | 1963-03-27 |
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Frontier Woman | Prewitt | 1956-07-04 |
