Ken Howard

Date of Birth: March 28, 1944

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Date of Death: March 23, 2016

Biography

Kenneth Joseph Howard Jr., widely known as Ken Howard, was an accomplished American actor, best known for his role as basketball coach and former star player Ken Reeves on the television series “The White Shadow.” Born in El Centro, California, Howard grew up in Manhasset, New York. He attended Amherst College and later studied at the Yale School of Drama. Howard’s career spanned over five decades, during which he performed in theater, film, and television. Ken Howard’s early career was marked by his success on Broadway, where he won a Tony Award for his performance in the play “Child’s Play” in 1970. He transitioned smoothly into television and film, leaving a significant mark with his versatile acting skills. His role in “The White Shadow” from 1978 to 1981 made him a household name and a beloved figure in American television. In addition to his acting career, Howard was deeply involved in the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), eventually serving as president of SAG-AFTRA after the two unions merged in 2012.

5 Interesting Facts about Ken Howard

1. Ken Howard was a member of the prestigious Phi Delta Theta fraternity during his time at Amherst College.

2. He was nicknamed “The White Shadow” in high school due to being the only white starter on the basketball team.

3. Howard won a Primetime Emmy Award for his role in the HBO film “Grey Gardens” (2009).

4. He was a licensed pilot and had a passion for flying.

5. Ken Howard served as the Chancellor of the National Kidney Foundation, promoting awareness and research for kidney disease.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ken Howard

1. “The only thing I’m addicted to right now is winning.”

2. “I think every actor wants to be a movie star.”

3. “You never know when you’re making a memory.”

4. “Acting is the ability to dream on cue.”

5. “The arts are the soul of our society.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Ken Howard had an estimated net worth of $3 million at the peak of his career.

Children

Ken Howard did not have any biological children. However, he was married three times and was a stepfather to the children of his third wife, Linda Fetters Howard.