Brian Howe

Biography

Brian Howe is an American film and television actor, best known for playing stockbroker Jay Twistle in the feature film "The Pursuit of Happyness" and many other film supporting roles, as well as guest roles in a number of television series', including "Crossing Jordan", "Boston Legal", and "Westworld".

Career Overview

Brian Howe has 79 screen credits in a career dating back to 1990. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Conjuring Universe with 2 titles. Signature works include The Pursuit of Happyness, Catch Me If You Can, Annabelle. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

79

Birth Date

1957-12-31 00:00:00

Birth Place

New York City, New York, USA

Known For

• 

  The Pursuit of Happyness
• 

  Catch Me If You Can
• 

  Annabelle
• 

  Gran Torino
• 

  Long Live the King
• 

  Neil Gaiman's We Can Get Them for You Wholesal

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

• The Conjuring Universe (2 titles)
• The Lost Skeleton Collection (2 titles)
• Almighty (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Will Smith (1 collaborations)
• Jaden Smith (1 collaborations)
• Thandiwe Newton (1 collaborations)
• James Karen (1 collaborations)
• Dan Castellaneta (1 collaborations)
• Kurt Fuller (1 collaborations)
• Takayo Fischer (1 collaborations)
• Kevin West (1 collaborations)
• George Cheung (1 collaborations)
• David Michael Silverman (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (79 credits)

  • The Pipeline

    Alex Wiederman

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Spider-Noir

    - Double Cross (2026) ... Carmedy actor actors

    - Step into My Office (2026) ... Carmedy actor actors
    2026
  • High Potential

    - Content Warning (2025) ... Gavin Tillman actor actors
    2024
  • Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage

    - Some New York Nonsense (2024) ... Brian Hill actor actors
    2024
  • Shrinking

    - Dereks Don't Die (2026) ... Kip actor actors

    - Closure (2023) ... Kip actor actors

    - Moving Forward (2023) ... Kip actor actors
    2023
  • Being the Ricardos

    Charles Koerner

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Sweet Girl

    Pete Micelli

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Cover Versions

    Detective Fairbanks

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • 9-1-1

    - 7.1 (2018) ... Harlow actor actors
    2018
  • Annabelle: Creation

    Mr. Higgins

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • S.W.A.T.

    - Crews (2018) ... Craig actor actors
    2017
  • Long Live the King

    himself

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Havenhurst

    Hal

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Vice Principals

    - Venetian Nights (2017) ... Jeremy Haas actor actors

    - A Compassionate Man (2017) ... Jeremy Haas actor actors

    - Think Change (2017) ... Jeremy Haas actor actors

    - Tiger Town (2017) ... Jeremy Haas actor actors

    - End of the Line (2016) ... Jeremy Haas actor actors
    2016
  • Westworld

    - Trace Decay (2016) ... Sheriff Pickett actor actors

    - The Stray (2016) ... Sheriff Pickett actor actors

    - The Original (2016) ... Sheriff Pickett actor actors
    2016
  • Superstore

    - Employee Appreciation Day (2019) ... Neil Penderson actor actors

    - Town Hall (2018) ... Neil Penderson actor actors
    2015
  • Annabelle

    Pete Higgins

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Neil Gaiman's We Can Get Them for You Wholesal

    Peter Pinter

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Devil's Knot

    Detective McDonough

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Masters of Sex

    - Full Ten Count (2015) ... Sam Duncan actor actors

    - Mirror, Mirror (2014) ... Sam Duncan actor actors

    - Race to Space (2013) ... Sam Duncan actor actors
    2013
  • Liz & Dick

    Joseph Mankiewicz

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Game Change

    Randy Scheunemann

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Chicago Fire

    - Then Nick Porter Happened (2020) ... Nick Porter actor actors

    - Looking for a Lifeline (2018) ... Nick Porter actor actors

    - My Miracle (2017) ... Nick Porter actor actors

    - Sixty Days (2017) ... Nick Porter actor actors
    2012
  • The Newsroom

    - Oh Shenandoah (2014) ... Barry Lasenthal actor actors

    - Contempt (2014) ... Barry Lasenthal actor actors

    - Main Justice (2014) ... Barry Lasenthal actor actors
    2012
  • The Client List

    - Wild Nights Are Calling (2013) ... Judge Overton actor actors

    - What Kind Of Fool Do You Think I Am (2013) ... Judge Overton actor actors

    - Whatever It Takes (2013) ... Judge Overton actor actors

    - Who's Cheatin' Who? (2013) ... Judge Overton actor actors

    - 'Till I Make It On My Own (2013) ... Judge Overton actor actors
    2012
  • Longmire

    - The Road to Hell (2013) ... Dale Lowry actor actors
    2012
  • I Am Number Four

    Frank

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • American Horror Story

    - Chapter 10 (2016) ... Mark Phillips actor actors
    2011
  • Hart of Dixie

    - Together Again (2014) ... Gerald Thibodaux actor actors

    - Family Tradition (2013) ... Gerald Thibodaux actor actors
    2011
  • The Lost Skeleton Returns Again

    Peter Fleming

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Hawaii Five-0

    - Eʻao luʻau a kualima (Offer Young Taro Leaves To) (2019) ... Carl actor actors
    2010
  • Justified

    - The Hatchet Tour (2013) ... Arnold actor actors

    - Outlaw (2013) ... Arnold actor actors

    - Money Trap (2013) ... Arnold actor actors

    - Foot Chase (2013) ... Arnold actor actors

    - Hole in the Wall (2013) ... Arnold actor actors
    2010
  • Nikita

    - Black Badge (2013) ... Morgan Kendrick actor actors

    - Crossbow (2012) ... Morgan Kendrick actor actors

    - Dead Drop (2012) ... Morgan Kendrick actor actors
    2010
  • Taking Chances

    Stover Barksdale

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Dark and Stormy Night

    Burling Famish, Jr.

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • The Middle

    - Trip and Fall (2016) ... Tom actor actors
    2009
  • Castle

    - Murder, He Wrote (2012) ... Aaron Lerner actor actors
    2009
  • NCIS: Los Angeles

    - Dead Body Politic (2012) ... Jack Caldwell actor actors
    2009
  • Lie to Me

    - Lack of Candor (2009) ... Garrett Denning actor actors
    2009
  • Gran Torino

    Steve Kowalski

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • The Mentalist

    - Red Herring (2010) ... Arliss St. Germain actor actors
    2008
  • Evan Almighty

    Builder

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Trail of the Screaming Forehead

    Big Dan Frater

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • By Appointment Only

    Jim

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Making Pursuit: An Italian Take on the American Dream

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • The Pursuit of Happyness

    Jay Twistle

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Déjà Vu

    Medical Examiner

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • RV

    Marty

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Dark Heart

    Knox

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • The Unit

    - Stress (2006) ... Special Agent Griffiths actor actors
    2006
  • Grey's Anatomy

    - Take It Back (2014) ... Robert Fischer actor actors
    2005
  • Medium

    - The People in Your Neighborhood (2010) ... John Claybourne actor actors
    2005
  • The Closer

    - Death Warrant (2011) ... Nick Rhodes actor actors
    2005
  • Numb3rs

    - Disturbed (2009) ... Robert Posdner actor actors
    2005
  • Bones

    - The Con Man in the Meth Lab (2008) ... Sheriff Leonard Wilkinson actor actors
    2005
  • Obey the Lost Skeleton!

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Boston Legal

    - Dances with Wolves (2008) ... Martin Monrow actor actors
    2004
  • Cold Case

    - The Runaway Bunny (2010) ... Harry Denton (1974) actor actors
    2003
  • Nip/Tuck

    - Dr. Griffin (2010) ... Ron Mark actor actors
    2003
  • Catch Me If You Can

    Earl Amdursky

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Birdseye

    Joe Tanner

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • The Shield

    - Haunts (2007) ... Carlos Morganza actor actors
    2002
  • Without a Trace

    - Crossroads (2006) ... Grant Stoker actor actors
    2002
  • CSI: Miami

    - Nothing to Lose (2005) ... Dale Buford actor actors
    2002
  • The Majestic

    Carl Leffert

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • K-PAX

    Steve Becker

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra

    Dr. Roger Fleming

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Crossing Jordan

    - The Ties That Bind (2001) ... Cosgrove actor actors
    2001
  • State and Main

    Bartender

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Return to Me

    Mike

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    - Ghost Town (2009) ... Harvey Wincroft actor actors

    - Face Lift (2001) ... Harvey Wincroft actor actors
    2000
  • The District

    - Untouchable (2003) ... Hatfield actor actors
    2000
  • Judging Amy

    - Thursday's Child (2002) ... Police Officer actor actors
    1999
  • Dead Man on Campus

    Frank

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Charmed

    - Ordinary Witches (2005) ... Ronny actor actors
    1998
  • Will & Grace

    - He Shoots, They Snore (2002) ... Ken actor actors
    1998
  • Felicity

    - A Perfect Match (2001) ... Eric Scott actor actors
    1998
  • Touched by an Angel

    - A Winter Carol (2001) ... Sherriff Charlie actor actors

    - Quality Time (2000) ... Jerry Fleming actor actors
    1994
  • Law & Order

    - Hate (1999) ... Detective Harry Sorkin actor actors

    - Barter (1997) ... John Mack actor actors

    - Snatched (1994) ... Duffy actor actors
    1990