# Andrew Howard

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Welsh actor

Andrew Howard Howard in 2016 Born (1969-06-12) 12 June 1969 (age 57) Cardiff, Wales Occupation Actor Years active 1994–present Children 1

**Andrew Howard** (born 12 June 1969) is a Welsh theatre, television and film actor.

## Early life

Andrew grew up in [Canton](/source/Canton%2C_Cardiff) and [Ely](/source/Ely%2C_Cardiff) districts of Cardiff.[1]

## Training

Howard trained at Cygnet Training Theatre in [Exeter](/source/Exeter) in the late 1980s, touring in productions of *A Christmas Carol*, *Twelfth Night*, *Beggar's Opera* and *Peer Gynt* among others.

## Career

### Stage

On stage roles included Alex DeLarge in *A Clockwork Orange*,[2] Peer Gynt in *Peer Gynt*, Orestes in *Electra* at theatres, including The Royal National Theatre (London) and The Donmar Warehouse (London).

### Film

Howard has made notable appearances in several major productions, including the [HBO](/source/HBO) miniseries *[Band of Brothers](/source/Band_of_Brothers_(TV_miniseries))* and the [Guy Ritchie](/source/Guy_Ritchie) caper *[Revolver](/source/Revolver_(2005_film))*, as well as costarring alongside [Patrick Stewart](/source/Patrick_Stewart) and [Glenn Close](/source/Glenn_Close) in the 2003 TV film *[The Lion in Winter](/source/The_Lion_in_Winter_(2003_film))*.[3] He played "Bad" Frank Phillips in [History Channel](/source/History_(U.S._TV_channel))'s *[Hatfields & McCoys](/source/Hatfields_%26_McCoys_(miniseries))*.[4]

In 2001, Howard was awarded best actor at the [Tokyo International Film Festival](/source/Tokyo_International_Film_Festival) for his portrayal of Jon in *[Mr In-Between](/source/Mr_In-Between)*.[5] He co-wrote the screenplay for *[Shooters](/source/Shooters_(2002_film))*, a 2002 British [crime drama](/source/Crime_drama) in which he also starred.[3] In 2009, he played Thomas Luster in the [thriller film](/source/Thriller_film) *Luster* under the direction from Adam Mason.[6]

In 2009, he was also in the film *[Blood River](/source/Blood_River_(2009_film))*,[7] for which Howard won Best Actor Award at the [Honolulu](/source/Honolulu) Film Festival and the Jack Nance Breakthrough Performance Award at the [New York Film Festival Downtown](/source/New_York_Film_Festival_Downtown). In 2011, he starred in *[Limitless](/source/Limitless_(film))*, a film by [Neil Burger](/source/Neil_Burger) originally titled *The Dark Fields*.[8]

In 2014, he played a supporting role as the lead Russian henchman, Maxim, in *[Taken 3](/source/Taken_3)*.[2] Since 2015, he has appeared in the television series *[Bates Motel](/source/Bates_Motel_(TV_series))* as Will Decody, who was originally portrayed by actor [Ian Hart](/source/Ian_Hart) in the first season.[9]

In 2020, he played Stephen in *[Tenet](/source/Tenet)*. In the same year, he starred as Officer Merk, a racist [NYPD](/source/New_York_City_Police_Department) officer, in the Oscar-winning short film *[Two Distant Strangers](/source/Two_Distant_Strangers)*.

## Filmography

### Film

Year Film Role Notes 1999 The Cherry Orchard Trofimov Shades Dylan Cole 2000 Rancid Aluminium Trevor 2001 Mr In-Between Jon 2002 Shooters J Moonlight Gang Leader Below Hoag 2003 The Lion in Winter Richard the Lionheart 2004 One Perfect Day Hector Lee 2005 Heights Ian The Last Drop Captain Edward Banks Revolver Billy 2006 The Devil's Chair Nick West 2007 Cassandra's Dream Jerry 2008 Love Me Still Mickey Ronson 2009 Luster Thomas Luster Blood River Joseph [10] 2010 I Spit on Your Grave Sheriff Storch [8][11] 2011 Limitless Gennady The Hangover Part II Nikolai 2014 Taken 3 Maxim Squatters Ronald 2016 True Memoirs of an International Assassin Anton Masovich Crow Harley 2017 CHiPs Arnaud 2018 Truth or Dare Randall Himoff 2019 Anna Oleg 2020 Tenet Stephen Songbird Q-Zone Escapee Two Distant Strangers Officer Merk Short film 2023 Mudbrick Jakov 2024 Hard Home Diablo Killer 2025 The Accountant 2 Batu

### Television

Year Title Role Notes 2001 Band of Brothers Captain Clarence Hester 2 episodes 2007 Suspect Stella TV movie 2011 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Luke Ronson Episode: "Smoked" CSI Johannes Desmoot Episode: "A Kiss Before Frying" Burn Notice Tavian Khorza 3 episodes 2012 Hatfields & McCoys Frank 'Bad Frank' Phillips TV miniseries 2012–2013 NCIS: Los Angeles Dmitri Greshnev 2 episodes 2013 Copper Mr. O'Rourke 3 episodes 2013 Boardwalk Empire August Tucker Episode: "Acres of Diamonds" Ironside Ricky Tybor Episode: "Hell on Wheels" 2014 Elementary Devin Gasper Episode: "The Diabolical Kind" The After McCormick TV movie Banshee Quentin Episode: "Armies of One" The Blacklist Milo Episode: "Berlin (No. 8): Conclusion" 2014–2015 Hell on Wheels Dandy Johnny Shea 7 episodes 2015 The Lizzie Borden Chronicles Billy Borden 2 episodes Proof Randall Mason Episode: "Redemption" Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Luther Banks Recurring role, 6 episodes Agent X Nicolas Volker / Raymond Marks Recurring role, 8 episodes 2015–2016 Bates Motel Will Decody Recurring role, 8 episodes 2017 24: Legacy Gabriel Episode: "4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m." The Brave Ranier Boothe Episode: "The Greater Good" 2018–2019 The Outpost Marshal Withers Main role 2019 The Oath Kraley 5 episodes Watchmen Red Scare Miniseries 2020 Perry Mason Detective Ennis Miniseries 2021 Mayor of Kingstown Duke 5 episodes 2024 Echo Zane 3 episodes 2026 Steal Sniper / Morgan Trahern 6 episodes

### Screenwriter

- 2002 *[Shooters](/source/Shooters_(2002_film))* film

- 2010 *[Pig](/source/Pig_(2010_film))* film

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** [https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/revolver-loaded-with-welsh-star-2424478](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/revolver-loaded-with-welsh-star-2424478)

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-taken_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-taken_2-1) Williams, Kathryn (14 January 2015). ["Learn more about Taken 3 star, Cardiff's Andrew Howard"](http://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/film-news/taken-3-star-andrew-howard-8445944). *walesonline*. Retrieved 29 August 2017.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-lion_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-lion_3-1) ["BBC NEWS | Wales | Actor reprises Hopkins' Lionheart role"](http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/2641945.stm). BBC. Retrieved 29 August 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-hatfields_4-0)** ["Welsh actor Andrew Howard on his role in American miniseries Hatfields & McCoys"](http://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/showbiz/welsh-actor-andrew-howard-role-2021832). *walesonline*. 19 October 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-AndrewHoward-r4_5-0)** Barton, Steve (5 April 2010). ["Andrew Howard Brings Evil to The Dark Fields"](http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/36790/andrew-howard-brings-evil-the-dark-fields). *[Dread Central](/source/Dread_Central)*. Retrieved 10 November 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-AndrewHoward-r5_6-0)** Miska, Brad (2 November 2009). ["AFM '09: 'Puppet Master: Axis of Evil', 'Luster' and 'Dark House'"](http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/17919). *[Bloody Disgusting](/source/Bloody_Disgusting)*. Retrieved 10 November 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Pete's Peek | Welcome to Blood River. Are you ready to repent? | Movie Talk | What's on TV"](http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/latest-news/pete-s-peek-welcome-to-blood-river-are-you-ready-to-repent-324884/). *What' s on TV*. 5 August 2010. Retrieved 29 August 2017.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-AndrewHoward-r2_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-AndrewHoward-r2_8-1) Miska, Brad (5 April 2010). ["'I Spit on Your Grave' Villain Takes Evil Role in 'The Dark Fields'"](http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/19703). *[Bloody Disgusting](/source/Bloody_Disgusting)*. Retrieved 6 November 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Bates Motel: "The Last Supper" Review"](http://www.geekbinge.com/2015/04/21/bates-motel-the-last-supper-review/). *Geek Binge*. 21 April 2015. Retrieved 29 August 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-AndrewHoward-r1_10-0)** ["BLOOD RIVER « Cast"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120331055725/http://www.bloodriverthefilm.com/cast.php). Revolver Entertainment. Archived from [the original](http://www.bloodriverthefilm.com/cast.php) on 31 March 2012. Retrieved 6 November 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-AndrewHoward-r3_11-0)** Decker, Sean (30 November 2010). ["Exclusive: Rodney Eastman Talks I Spit On Your Grave Plus Image!"](http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/34738/exclusive-rodney-eastman-talks-i-spit-on-your-grave-plus-image). *[Dread Central](/source/Dread_Central)*. Retrieved 7 November 2011.

## External links

- [Andrew Howard](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0397110/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

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