An American character actor born in New York City, Brian Howe built a busy career in reliable supporting parts. Often cast as executives, cops and everyday authority figures, he appeared opposite Will Smith as the sympathetic broker who gives him a shot in 'The Pursuit of Happyness' (2006), and turned up in Steven Spielberg's 'Catch Me If You Can' (2002), Clint Eastwood's 'Gran Torino' (2008) and the horror hit 'Annabelle' (2014). A steady, unshowy presence, he is the kind of dependable working actor whose familiar face grounds scenes without drawing attention. Read more