Richard "Rick" Howland is a Canadian actor known for his role as Trick on Lost Girl and Harry Buttman (a parody of Gary Bettman) in Bon Cop, Bad Cop.[1]
Rick Howland | |
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 Howland during a panel on Lost Girl at Fan Expo Canada in August 2011 | |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Other names | Richard |
| Alma mater | York University |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, musician |
| Known for | Trick in Lost Girl |
Career
editHowland's first credited acting role appears in the feature film "To Catch A Yeti," opposite Meat Loaf. While at York University, he formed the comedy troupe the Four Strombones, which performed in comedy clubs around Toronto for more than a decade. A few of his roles have played off his 4' 7" (1.40 m) stature. He has Osteogenesis Imperfecta.[2]
He played Trick in Lost Girl, which aired for five seasons. Additionally, Howland played Harry Buttman in Bon Cop, Bad Cop, and Jayne Eastwood's son in Endless Grind. Howland has co-written a sitcom with Adam Nashman called Rick's Life, an industry based show that offers up the funny through Rick's own unique perspective; in addition to writing and directing his first short film, Underwritten, for the 48 Hour Film Festival.
Howland is also a songwriter, with two self-recorded albums available on iTunes.[3]
Filmography
edit- To Catch a Yeti (1995) – as Blubber
- The Cellar (1997) (short film) – as Zoltan
- The Adventures of Shirley Holmes (1998): Episode "The Case of the Bouncing Baby" – as Bernie Szabo
- John Woo's Once a Thief (1998): Episode "Shaken Not Stirred" – as Actor
- Traders (1999): Episode "The Last Good Deal" – as Rob 'Tiny' Lewis
- The Jesse Ventura Story (1999) – as Wrestler
- Sufferance (2000) (short film) – as The Butler
- Club Land (2001) – as Gump
- The Newsroom (2002): "Escape from the Newsroom" (TV Movie) – as Autograph Hound No. 2
- Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye (2004): Episode "Concrete Evidence" – as Sal Roland
- Short Tongue Freddy (2005) (short film) – as Freddy
- Crazy for Christmas (2005) – as Kenny
- Santa Baby (2006) (short film) – as Mr. Elf
- Bon Cop, Bad Cop (2006) – as Harry Buttman
- Citizen Duane (2006) – as Irate Pedestrian
- The Roommate (2007) – as Paul
- Tin Man (2007) (mini-series) – as Red Katt
- Billable Hours (2007): Episodes "The Sting" & "15 Minutes of Shame" – as Computer Tech
- Murdoch Mysteries (2008): Episode "Child's Play" – as Miles Gorman
- Billable Hours (2008): Episodes "Lil' War Photo" & "Shortstop" – as Keach
- Midgets Vs. Mascots (2009) – as Big Red Bush
- An Insignificant Man (2011) (short film) – as Hungover Clown
- Sanctuary (2011): Episode "Resistance" – as Galvo
- Lost Girl (2010–15) – as Trick; Main role
- Lost Girl Finale Pre-Show (2012) (Showcase TV special) – as self
- Top Chef Canada (2012): Episode "Lights, Camera, Action!" – as self
- Lost Girl ConFAEdential (2013) (Showcase TV special) – as self
- Prophecy (2013) (Lost Girl webisode) – as Trick
- Lost Girl: An Evening at the Clubhouse (2013) (Showcase TV special) – as self
- Killjoys (2016): Episode "How to Kill Friends and Influence People" - as Dej Serafan Archive Keeper
References
edit- ^ "About Me - Rick Howland". rickhowland.ca. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ "Rick Howland — His 'Lost Girl' Fantasy". Ability. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- ^ Cullen, Ian (5 September 2011). "Interview: Rick Howland on Syfy's 'Lost Girl' and his part in 'The World of Fae'". monstersandcritics.com. Archived from the original on 24 October 2014. Retrieved 10 September 2011.