What is Clint Howard's Net Worth?
Clint Howard is an American actor who has a net worth of $4 million. Clint Howard began his career as a child actor in the 1960s, appearing in popular TV shows like "The Andy Griffith Show," which starred his older brother Ron Howard, and "Star Trek." He's known for his distinctive appearance and versatile character roles.
Throughout his career, Howard has appeared in numerous films directed by his older brother, Ron Howard, including "Apollo 13," "Cocoon," and "Frost/Nixon." He's also a favorite of cult film directors, appearing in several movies by Joe Dante and Rob Zombie. Howard's filmography is extensive, with over 200 acting credits across film and television. He's played diverse roles in various genres, from comedies like "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me" to horror films such as "The Wraith" and "Ice Cream Man."
Despite often playing supporting characters, Howard has become a recognizable face in Hollywood. He's known for his ability to bring quirky, memorable performances to even small roles. His long-standing career and frequent collaborations with notable directors have solidified his status as a respected character actor in the entertainment industry. Outside of his entertainment career, Howard fronted his own new-age rock band and ran a successful business making custom snow globes.
Early Life
Clint Eagle Howard was born on April 20th, 1959, in Burbank, California. Raised in a family of artists, Clint's parents were actors Rance Howard and Jean Speegle Howard. He and his brother started acting at a very early age.
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Career
By the time Clint was just two years old, he started appearing in TV shows like "The Andy Griffith Show." By that point in time, his older brother Ron was already starring in the show. As time went on, he started appearing in other shows like "The Streets of San Francisco" and "The Virginian." By the time he was four or five, he was booking roles in shows like "Breaking Point" and "The Fugitive."
These early roles led to his first recurring role on "Gentle Ben," which he maintained for two years. Further roles came with "Night Gallery" and "Red Pony" throughout the 60s. During this period, Clint also established himself as a prominent performer in the "Star Trek" franchise. His first appearance was in an episode of the original "Star Trek," but he followed up with further roles in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," "Star Trek: Enterprise," "Star Trek: Discovery," and "Fringe."
Howard was also known for his appearance in a well-known episode of "Seinfeld." During the 2000s, Clint appeared in "Arrested Development" and "Married with Children." He also played a memorable character in "My Name is Earl" and was a guest star in "Heroes" during this period.
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In terms of film roles, Clint made his debut in 1963 with "The Courtship of Eddie's Father." During these early film years, he also established himself as a voice actor with various roles in the animated short films based on the adventures of Winnie the Pooh. He also booked a memorable voice role in 1967's "The Jungle Book."
Some of Clint's most notable films have been directed by his brother, Ron. These include "Cocoon," "Far and Away," "Apollo 13," and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." Outside of his brother's movies, Howard found success with a range of other film roles in various movies. These include "The Missing," "The Dilemma," the "Austin Powers" series, "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian," "Little Nicky," and 2007's "Halloween." In 2018, he teamed up with his brother once again to appear in "Solo: A Star Wars Story," which is widely considered to be one of the worst Star Wars films ever made.
Music
Howard served as the frontman and singer of the Kempsters in the early 80s. This band was mostly made up of his friends, and it retired in the early 80s without ever releasing an album.
Relationships
Clint has been married three times. His first marriage was to Ann Marie Lynch. They were married for less than a year in 1988. In 1995, he married Melanie Sorich. Howard later filed for separation in 2015. Their divorce was finalized in 2018. According to the divorce papers, they had no kids together. They shared a home in Burbank and a 2006 Honda Accord and a 2005 Chrysler 300. In 2020, it was reported that Howard had married another woman named Kat C. Cruz in Las Vegas. Clint has an adoptive daughter named Raffie Erlinda Ruelas DeLaCruz-Howard.
