Ken Howard Biography

Fast Facts

• Received a Theatre World Award for his portrayal of President Thomas Jefferson in "1776․"
• Graduated from Amherst College in Massachusetts, and later attended the Yale School of Drama until dropping out to pursue a Broadway career
• Started appearing on Broadway in the 1960s, and made the transition to film the following decade
• Known for providing narration for numerous audio books
• Appointed Chancellor of the National Kidney Foundation
• Developed a Master Class in acting for the American Repertory Theatre at Harvard University
• Served as President of the Screen Actors Guild from 2009 until its merger with the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists in 2012