Ken Howard
Birth Name:
Kenneth Joseph Howard
Birth Place:
El Centro, California, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack
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
Awards
- 2009OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries:Nominated
- 2009Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie:Winner