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Arliss Howard
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- Director
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In short · Acting since 1983, 5 decades active, 46 credits.
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Leslie Richard "Arliss" Howard is an American actor, screenwriter, and film director known for his diverse roles in film. He gained recognition for his performance in *Full Metal Jacket* (1987), followed by appearances in *Tequila Sunrise* (1988) and *The Lost World: Jurassic Park* (1997). Howard continued to build his filmography with roles in *The Time Traveler's Wife* (2009), *Moneyball* (2011), and *Mank* (2020), showcasing his versatility across genres. In addition to acting, he has contributed to the film industry as a writer and director.
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1 creditActor
44 credits
The Thicket(2024)
Rev. Ephron Karlsson
Film
The Killer(2023)
The Client - Claybourne
Film
Mank(2020)
Louis B. Mayer
Film
Lapsis(2020)
Dr. Mangold
Film
Manhunt(2017)
Earl Embry
TV
The Boy Downstairs(2017)
Diana's Father
Film
Concussion(2015)
Dr. Joseph Maroon
Film
Moneyball(2011)
John Henry
Film
Rubicon(2010)
Kale Ingram
TV
The Time Traveler's Wife(2009)
Richard DeTamble
Film
Awake(2007)
Dr. Jonathan Neyer
Film
Dandelion(2004)
Luke Mullich
Film
Birth(2004)
Bob
Film
Word of Honor(2003)
J.D. Runnells
Film
Big Bad Love(2001)
Barlow
FilmTo Wong Foo Thanks For Everything Julie Newmar(2000)
Virgil
Film
You Know My Name(1999)
Wiley
Film
The Lesser Evil(1998)
Ivan Williams
Film
Old Man(1997)
J.J. Taylor
Film
The Lost World: Jurassic Park(1997)
Peter Ludlow
Film
Amistad(1997)
John C. Calhoun
Film
The Man Who Captured Eichmann(1996)
Peter Malkin
Film
Beyond the Call(1996)
Keith O'Brien
Film
The Infiltrator(1995)
Ricky Eaton
Film
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar(1995)
Virgil
Film
Wet(1994)
Bruce Lomann
Film
Natural Born Killers(1994)
Owen Traft
Film
Wilder Napalm(1993)
Wilder Foudroyant
Film
The Sandlot(1993)
Adult Scotty Smalls (uncredited)
Film
Those Secrets(1992)
Simon
Film
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- Shooting 'Full Metal Jacket'Self · 1986
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