Andrew Howard

Born on June 12, 1969, in Cardiff, Wales, Andrew Howard initiated his acting career through extensive theatrical training at Cygnet Training Theatre in Exeter during the late 1980s. His early stage work included touring productions such as ‘A Christmas Carol,’ ‘Twelfth Night,’ ‘Beggar’s Opera,’ and ‘Peer Gynt.’ He later performed leading roles as Alex DeLarge in ‘A Clockwork Orange,’ Peer Gynt in ‘Peer Gynt,’ and Orestes in ‘Electra’ at respected venues including The Royal National Theatre and The Donmar Warehouse in London. These foundational experiences honed his skills and prepared him for a distinguished career spanning various mediums.

Howard transitioned into film and television with notable appearances in major productions. In 2001, he received the Best Actor Award at the Tokyo International Film Festival for his portrayal of Jon in the film ‘Mr In-Between.’ He co-wrote and starred in the 2002 British crime drama ‘Shooters.’ His career progression includes roles in the HBO miniseries ‘Band of Brothers,’ Guy Ritchie’s ‘Revolver’ (2005), and the 2003 TV movie ‘The Lion in Winter,’ where he acted alongside Patrick Stewart and Glenn Close. In 2009, he achieved further recognition for his role as Joseph in ‘Blood River,’ earning the Best Actor Award at the Honolulu Film Festival and the Jack Nance Breakthrough Performance Award at the New York Film Festival Downtown. These early film and television achievements solidified his presence in the industry.

More recently, Howard has continued to take on significant roles, demonstrating his range and adaptability. He appeared as Gennady in ‘Limitless’ (2011) and as “Bad” Frank Phillips in the History Channel’s ‘Hatfields & McCoys.’ His work in ‘Taken 3’ (2014) as Maxim, the lead Russian henchman, and his recurring role as Will Decody in ‘Bates Motel’ (2015-2016) further highlight his robust acting career. In 2020, he played Stephen in Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ and Officer Merk in the Oscar-winning short film ‘Two Distant Strangers.’ He continues to be active in film and television, with upcoming projects such as ‘The Accountant 2’ (2025) and ‘Hard Home’ (2024).