Ken Howard

While attending Amherst College in Massachussets (Class of '66), Ken was an active member of their choral group, the Zumbyes. He even would record at least two albums with them, one of which featured him as an emcee during a Live show at a Florida college in May of 1965 (released in 1966) as well as a featured soloist.

Won Broadway's 1970 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Dramatic) for "Child's Play."

Portrayed "Thomas Jefferson" in the original Broadway stage version of "1776" and reprised his role in the movie 1776 (1972).

Regularly appears on ESPN promos along with Byron Stewart, parodying their characters from "The White Shadow" (1978).

Had to have a kidney transplant in 2000 due to a blockage that was misdiagnosed.

Howard was elected head of the Screen Actors Guild in September 2009 for a two-year term.