Jim Beaver
2010-02-20 05:42:10 UTC
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/latimes/obituary.aspx?n=clark-howat&pid=139735931
Clark Howat
January 22, 1918 - October 30, 2009
Clark passed away October in Arroyo Grande, in the Central Coast of
California, where he had been living with his wife Muriel for the last
several years of his 91 year life. He was known for his warm heart, sense of
humor, and devotion to his wife and children.
Clark was an actor, who worked in Hollywood for more than 40 years. Clark
acted in numerous television programs, commercials and films from the late
1940's through the 1980's.
He was best known for his recurring role in Jack Webb's Dragnet, as a police
captain, appearing in more than 20 episodes during the 1960's.
He appeared in many other television series, spanning the history of
television.
Although Clark played many different kinds of roles during his career, he
was frequently chosen to portray law enforcement officials during his life.
He also appeared in films including the Giant Claw, the Hitchhhiker,
Suddenly, the Glass Webb, Airport, Billy Jack and Running Hot.
Clark also was a writer and producer of training films for several
California corporations. He was known for his extensive work for the
California Real Estate Association, helping to train and motivate real
estate professionals.
Clark is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Muriel, daughter Geneve
and son Stan.
Published in Los Angeles Times on February 19, 2010
He had a role in one episode of Adventures of Superman in the 1950s ("Panic
in the Sky," arguably the favorite single episode of most fans). I
interviewed him years ago and found him very warm and gracious.
Jim Beaver
Clark Howat
January 22, 1918 - October 30, 2009
Clark passed away October in Arroyo Grande, in the Central Coast of
California, where he had been living with his wife Muriel for the last
several years of his 91 year life. He was known for his warm heart, sense of
humor, and devotion to his wife and children.
Clark was an actor, who worked in Hollywood for more than 40 years. Clark
acted in numerous television programs, commercials and films from the late
1940's through the 1980's.
He was best known for his recurring role in Jack Webb's Dragnet, as a police
captain, appearing in more than 20 episodes during the 1960's.
He appeared in many other television series, spanning the history of
television.
Although Clark played many different kinds of roles during his career, he
was frequently chosen to portray law enforcement officials during his life.
He also appeared in films including the Giant Claw, the Hitchhhiker,
Suddenly, the Glass Webb, Airport, Billy Jack and Running Hot.
Clark also was a writer and producer of training films for several
California corporations. He was known for his extensive work for the
California Real Estate Association, helping to train and motivate real
estate professionals.
Clark is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Muriel, daughter Geneve
and son Stan.
Published in Los Angeles Times on February 19, 2010
He had a role in one episode of Adventures of Superman in the 1950s ("Panic
in the Sky," arguably the favorite single episode of most fans). I
interviewed him years ago and found him very warm and gracious.
Jim Beaver
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Life's That Way: A Memoir, by Jim Beaver
Amy Einhorn Books/G.P. Putnam's Sons
www.lifesthatway.com
Life's That Way: A Memoir, by Jim Beaver
Amy Einhorn Books/G.P. Putnam's Sons
www.lifesthatway.com
