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My Take
Ken Howard earns my respect twice over. First as an actor whose own college basketball background bled beautifully into The White Shadow, where he played a coach with lived-in authenticity. Then as a union leader who spent real energy fighting for fellow performers' rights. A career that collected a Tony in 1970 and an Emmy in 2009 spans decades of genuine recognition, and playing Jefferson in 1776 alone would secure his place. What stays with me is the breadth: not just a working actor but someone willing to shoulder the whole profession. That generosity of purpose is rarer than talent.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ken Howard
- Name (Japanese)
- ケン・ハワード
- Reading
- けん・はわーど
- Born
- March 28, 1944 – March 23, 2016
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Monkey
- Origin
- El Centro, California, United States
- Occupation
- basketball player / film actor / television actor / stage actor / trade unionist
2. Background
- University
- Amherst College
Awards & achievements
- 1969 Theatre World Award
- 1970 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play
- 2009 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ken Howard born?
March 28, 1944 – March 23, 2016.
Where is Ken Howard from?
Ken Howard is from El Centro, California, United States.
What does Ken Howard do?
Ken Howard works as basketball player, film actor, television actor, stage actor, trade unionist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.