John Clark Howat (January 22, 1918 – October 30, 2009) was an American film and television actor.

Life and career

Howat was born in

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. He began his career in 1947, appearing in the Broadway play ''The Wanhope Building'', playing the roles of the "Interviewer" and "Pilot". Howat began his film career in July 1947, playing the role of the "Patron in Macy's Lunchroom" in the film ''

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''. His early film career was mostly uncredited and co-starring roles. His later credits include '' The Doctor and the Girl'', '' Customs Agent'', ''

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'', '' My Blue Heaven'' and '' California Passage'', among others. He began appearing on television in 1952, appearing in '' Beulah'', playing the role of "Pete Bradley". In 1956, Howat played the main role of "Dr. Jack (John) Petrie" in the short-lived sitcom television series '' The Adventures of Dr. Fu Manchu''. He also appeared in '' Dragnet'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Navy Log'', ''

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'' and '' The Millionaire''. He also wrote the episode "Walk a Crooked Line" for the

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television series '' The Detectives'', in 1962. Howat also starred or co-starred in other films: '' Billy Jack'', playing the role of "Sheriff Cole", '' The Hitch-Hiker'', playing the role of the "Government Agent", '' The Giant Claw'', playing the role of "Maj. Bergen" and ''

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'', playing the role of "George Merkle". In 1985, Howat retired, last appearing in the television series ''

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''.

Death

Howat died in October 2009 in

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, at the age of 91.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Howat, Clark 1918 births 2009 deaths People from Calaveras County, California Male actors from California American male film actors American male television actors 20th-century American male actors