After an eye-catching performance in the teen coming-of-age epic _The Outsiders . A budding film director, he has directed a number of films, including The Big Fall, Pure Danger and Edgar Rice Burroughs The Land That Time Forgot. Outside of his acting career, Howell is an accomplished team roper. Known as a friendly and likable person to fans, he lives with his wife Sylvie, and their three children Isabelle, Dashiell and Liam.
He was a junior rodeo circuit champion.
His father is Chris Howell , a stunt coordinator.
He is an owner and producer of Buckwheat Films.
The C. abbreviation stands for Christopher.
Listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1986" in John Willis Screen World, Vol. 38.
(30 October 2001) On trial for misdemeanors alleged in an accident with a skateboarder on 9 December 2000. The case was later dismissed.
Child with second wife Sylvie Anderson, Isabelle Howell born 17 February 1993.
Child with second wife Sylvie Anderson, Dashiell Howell , born January 2, 1997.
Child with second wife Sylvie Anderson, Liam Howell (aka "Liam West Howell"), born April 24, 2001.
In 2003 he was hospitalized for 4 weeks because of a ruptured appendix, a very serious illness, fatal if not treated on time. He lost 45 pounds and surgeons had to take out 3 feet of his intestine among other things in order to save his life. Thats the real reason behind his gaunt look in all his movies between 2003 and 2005. As of today he has fully recovered. Hes currently working out with a trainer and he has already gained 12 pounds of muscles and his face has filled back. Hes also following a strict protein and carbohydrate diet.
He tested for and was nearly cast as Marty McFly in Back to the Future . The role was given to Eric Stoltz. Stoltz was hired initially as first choice Michael J. Fox was committed to his TV show Family Ties; when Fox was allowed to participate, Stoltz was released and then finally, Michael J. Fox got the role.
Born exactly one year after Jeffrey Wright ; also shares his birthday with Eli Wallach , Ellen Burstyn , and the late Harry Chapin.
Was #73 in VH1s 100 Greatest Teen Stars.
Former son-in-law of Tommy Chong.
After winning the magic-performance Celeb-reality show "Celebracadabra" in 2008, he has reprised his shows character, "Cherry", and performing at The Magic Castle in Hollywood, CA.
He was considered for the role of Glen Lantz in A Nightmare on Elm Street.
He and Dee Wallace both starred in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and Secret Admirer.
He turned down the role of Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid.
He and Lori Loughlin reunited in her short-lived TV series Summerland (2004-2005).
