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The Ten Best Clint Howards

By Dustin Rowles | Posted Under Seriously Random Lists | Comments (57)

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This list is ranked by Clint Howard-ness, which is to say, the degree with which they remind you of their more famous siblings.

10. Kieran Culkin

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9. Donnie Wahlberg

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8. Elle Fanning

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7. Jamie Lynn Spears

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6. Haylie Duff

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5. Joel Murray

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4. Charlie O’Connell

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3. Dave Franco

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2. Jerry Van Dyke

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1. Kevin Dillon

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Comments

I would remove Joel Murray and insert one Brian Doyle.

Posted by: PissBoy at September 28, 2010 3:47 PM

What PB said. I tend to forget that one exists.

And dude! Eric Roberts!

Posted by: Julie at September 28, 2010 3:50 PM

None of the lesser Baldwins?

Posted by: Smokey at September 28, 2010 3:51 PM

I wasn't even aware any of the following people existed: Jerry Van Dyke, Dave Franco, Charlie O’Connell, Joel Murray, Haylie Duff and Elle Fanning.

No clue at all.

Posted by: ForbiddenDonut at September 28, 2010 3:53 PM

After seeing his fantastically horrid standup while recently opening for Norm MacDonald, I'd have to nominate one Kevin Farley.

Posted by: Don o' vin at September 28, 2010 3:53 PM

I had that problem with Kevin Dillon back when he was in The Doors, but now I've watched enough Entourage (sadly) that I now think of him as Johnny Drama. I'm not sure which is worse.

Posted by: russmunki at September 28, 2010 3:54 PM

I didn't even know Joel Murray and Dave Franco existed until this very moment.

Yeah, this list is missing some Brian Doyle-Murray.

Posted by: MelBivDevoe at September 28, 2010 3:54 PM

Oh, snap! Donnie's name isn't even spelled right!

Posted by: Dorothy Snarker at September 28, 2010 3:57 PM

ForbiddenDonut,

You've never heard of Jerry Van Dyke? He was on "Coach" for about a decade, so you either avoided television in the late '80s/early 90's, or you're about 19 years old. Those are the only two explanations I'll accept. I mean it. Don't come at me with some other bullshit 'cause I'm not fuckin' listenin'.

Posted by: Kballs at September 28, 2010 4:09 PM

I would also nominate Burt Swayze, Ricky Brando, Jermichael Pacino and Andre Nicholson.

Posted by: The Jacquio at September 28, 2010 4:16 PM

All these people look so much like their siblings (albeit slightly less good-looking, for the most part) that it's kinda freaking me out.

Posted by: cleverpeach at September 28, 2010 4:17 PM

Kballs,

I watched a hell of a lot of "Coach" back in the day. The Minnesota State Screaming Eagels, Craig T. Nelson, Luther, Dauber... I remember when they went to the bowl game and everything. I just didn't know that actor who played Luther was Jerry Van Dyke... Until now. Though, looking at that black and white photo above now, it's quite obvious that's Luther.

Posted by: ForbiddenDonut at September 28, 2010 4:19 PM

Kballs, i hate to admit it, but it never once occured to me that Jerry Van Dyke is/was Dick's brother. And I've seen many episodes of Coach, I've seen his name in the opening titles, there's even a family resemblance but it honestly just never occurred to me that they are brothers.

now that I've been enlightened, it's obvious, and I feel kinda dumb, but until now I just thought he was some Don Knotts wannabe named Jerry Van Dyke.

Posted by: causaubon at September 28, 2010 4:21 PM

Any MST3K fan worth his salt would also add Joe Estevez.

Posted by: MelBivDevoe at September 28, 2010 4:22 PM

The Franco brothers do some good bits called "Acting with James Franco" on FunnyOrDie. It's also freakish watching them side-by-side.

Posted by: Dorothy Snarker at September 28, 2010 4:22 PM

Well, I had zero idea that Joel Murray was Bill Murray's brother (zero idea his name was Joel Murray, for that matter). But I was even more shocked to discover Brian Doyle Murray (the dude from Wayne's World!) was Bill Murray's brother. Pajiba - teaching us valuable things every day.

Also, I have to disagree with a couple of people on the list. Donnie will always be a New Kid in my mind - I never think of his pants-dropping brother when I see him. And I'm with Kballs - Jerry Van Dyke is Luther first and foremost - not Dick's brother. I miss Luther and Quincy with his lil' wagon...

Posted by: Nicole at September 28, 2010 4:26 PM

I don't know who numbers 3, 4 and 5 are, or who they are related too.

Posted by: EricD at September 28, 2010 4:28 PM

Good to know that I wasn't the only one, causaubon.

But, like you said, once you see it, the relationship is painfully obvious.

Posted by: ForbiddenDonut at September 28, 2010 4:32 PM

No John Belushi? Or is that because of the fact that he makes us shake our fists at god for taking the wrong one rather than just thinking of his brother?

Posted by: PaulterA at September 28, 2010 4:35 PM

It's okay to forget about Kieran, there are like 500 Culkins anyhow.

Now that I think about it, which family has more kids in Hollywood? The Culkins, Baldwins, or Wayans?

Posted by: Brittany at September 28, 2010 4:35 PM

I'm always disappointed that Mark is the famous Wahlberg, since I think Donnie has more acting talent.

Posted by: Siege at September 28, 2010 4:39 PM

No William Baldwin?

Posted by: Snrub at September 28, 2010 4:45 PM

Casey Affleck anyone?

I feel like it might have been a cool move to expand the list to directors and include Ted Demme (RIP), or Tony Scott.

Posted by: Eep at September 28, 2010 4:45 PM

Is it just me, or does Dillon look like he's inspecting an arm growing out of the center of his chest?

Posted by: Eep at September 28, 2010 4:46 PM

No Luigi?

Posted by: Mez at September 28, 2010 4:51 PM

a few more omissions:

Eric Roberts was a huge miss, as noted above.

Don Swayze (not making that up.)

Frank Stallone (the musician. riiight)

Charlie Murphy (although Chapelle and Rick James probably come to mind quicker than Eddie at this point...)

Justine Bateman (even before her meta-appearance on AD)

Marissa Ribissi

Also, you got the Spears', but not the Lohans or the Hiltons? for shame...

Clint Howard is by far the most awesome though, so good job naming the list after him.

Posted by: toddler dad at September 28, 2010 4:57 PM

Clint Howard has always freaked me out a little. Goblin teeth.

Posted by: Lauren at September 28, 2010 5:02 PM

How could anybody know of Jerry Van Dyke and not know that he was Dick's brother? He played Rob Petrie's brother on the Dick Van Dyke Show! Did you think their names were a coincidence?

Or have y'all not watched every episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show twenty times like real Amuricans?

Posted by: The Mutt at September 28, 2010 5:03 PM

Goblin teeth.

HA!

Posted by: Julie at September 28, 2010 5:04 PM

No Jim Belushi?
Ann Cusack?
Casey Afleck?
Latoya Jackson?
Janet Jackson?

Posted by: John W at September 28, 2010 5:05 PM

All of these forgotten siblings reminds me of Jeb Christ, brother of Jesus "The" Christ. talk about living in the shadow of your older sibling. For all other second/later children, people usually only act like the first born can walk on water and do no wrong. Boy did this guy have a lot to live up to... but on the other hand, he wasn't murdered for messing with "The Man". I wonder if THAT whole incident didn't make Joe and Mary reconsider their opposition to his becoming a dentist rather than joining the clergy.

Posted by: The monkey man at September 28, 2010 5:18 PM

Addendum of the Clint Howard Effect--The Arquette Recursion Principle: Siblings that cannot help but remind you of their more talented sibling, however once you are reminded of the sibling, you are instantly reminded of yet another more talented sibling. The progression completes a cycle when you have been reminded of every member of the family in turn, and either come to the realization that none of them are really that talented in the first place, or become stuck in this neverending cycle for all time. At least, until you remember Alexis.

Posted by: dagnabbit at September 28, 2010 5:18 PM

How could anybody know of Jerry Van Dyke and not know that he was Dick's brother? He played Rob Petrie's brother on the Dick Van Dyke Show! Did you think their names were a coincidence?

Or have y'all not watched every episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show twenty times like real Amuricans?

Posted by: The Mutt at September 28, 2010 5:03 PM


The Dick Van Dyke Show last aired in 1966, 8 years before I was born. I'm sure it was out there constantly in re-runs and syndication, but it never interested me.

I am pretty sure I've never seen an episode of it.

Posted by: ForbiddenDonut at September 28, 2010 5:23 PM

I am pretty sure I've never seen an episode of it.

OH, DONUUUUUUUUT!

Posted by: Jay at September 28, 2010 5:56 PM

Clint Howard is 10,000 more awesome than Ron Howard will ever be. That is all.

Posted by: MM at September 28, 2010 5:59 PM

Ah, but 10,000 what, you ask? Clearly I don't know. Points? Stars? Times? Rubles?

Posted by: MM at September 28, 2010 6:02 PM

Who the hell is Ann Cusack? Joan Cusack I've heard of, but she's pretty fabulous herself. There IS another Cusack though, a brother. He had a bit part in Grosse Point Blank, you know, the movie where Joan outshone John.

Now Joel Murray really is a stumper. Bryan Doyle has been around forever, of course. As long as Bill, and they have often worked together.

Jerry Van Dyke has been and is awesome. Luther was one of the funniest supporting actors in a long time.

Fun list.

Posted by: EJ at September 28, 2010 6:39 PM

MM!! Once again, we are brain twins. I was JUST NOW coming to suggest that, in ACTUAL FACT, Ron Howard makes me think of Clint Howard, not vice-versa.

And I'm pretty sure you meant 10,000 superstars.

Posted by: Anna von Beav at September 28, 2010 6:43 PM

Solange and Ashley. You all know who I'm talking baout.

Posted by: Candy at September 28, 2010 6:55 PM

Chad Lowe. For serious

Posted by: clevername at September 28, 2010 7:15 PM

You know who all of you are forgetting?

You guessed it - Frank Stallone.

Posted by: henchman for hire at September 28, 2010 7:19 PM

James Belushi--its a sad fact of the entertainment world, that somehow you can eke out a career decade after decade while still only ever inspiring the response, "you took the wrong one".

there's also the opposite effect. there's a really popular cow faced mannequin out there named Zooey, who when i see her am always reminded of her far more talented and prettier, though less famous sister, Emily.

Posted by: idleprimate at September 28, 2010 7:43 PM

Sorry, but Kieran Culkin never makes me think of Rory...oh wait, there's another Culkin, right?

I guess no mention of Dennis Quaid because he only reminds us of craaazy. And Chris Penn is no more. But where are all the Baldwins?

Posted by: Patricia at September 28, 2010 8:16 PM

Funny - I know Jason Bateman is much more famous now, but I still think of him as Justine's brother. That's what years of watching Family Ties and having a crush on Mallory will get you. Jason is the little brother that showed up on Valerie as far as I'm concerned.

Posted by: DarthCorleone at September 28, 2010 8:43 PM

I nominate Randy Quaid.

Posted by: Stoat(Cat) at September 28, 2010 10:23 PM

Hey! What about Owen and Luke Wilson's older (and better looking) brother Andrew. Who can forget Future Man (Bottle Rocket) or Beef Supreme (Idiocracy) or Razor (Whip It)?

Andrew was also the lead in the movie Church Ball which co-starred...wait for it...Clint Howard!

Posted by: Cookie at September 28, 2010 10:29 PM

I wuv you too Anna. Work has been taking me away from Pajiba more than I would like, but the power of Clint Howard compelled me.

Posted by: MM at September 29, 2010 12:12 AM

Say what you may, but Kieran Culkin's performance in Scott Pilgrim was fucking dynamite. All I could think of was early Robert Downey Jr. . . hopefully with a lil' less blow and smack.

Posted by: adam at September 29, 2010 12:23 AM

I'm here to admit... I had no idea that Clint Howard was "that guy's" name... nor that he was Ron Howard's brother.

Joel Murray is currently best known as the formerly alcoholic Freddy Rumsen on MAD MEN.

Posted by: Antietam at September 29, 2010 1:16 AM

Frank Stallone ftw! Ahahaha.

Dave Franco was awesome and hilarious on scrubs, liking him over his "intellectual" brother.

Posted by: Michelle at September 29, 2010 2:31 AM

One never really makes me think of the other and their both great actors but I feel the need to shout out to the Bridges Brothers and their pappy.

Posted by: PaulterA at September 29, 2010 9:58 AM

the power of Clint Howard compelled me.

Hee. I'm totally saying this from now on. Along with "BAM. Sharktopussed."

Posted by: Anna von Beav at September 29, 2010 10:38 AM

Everyone is up in arms about Joel Murray. What about the other brother John Murray. Who ruled the world in the laugh-out loud 80's comedy Moving Violations. It could be the worst movie every made and this done around the time that Feldman was pumping them out. Also, John looks eerily similar to his brother. The star studded cast included Jennifer Tilly, Fred Willard and a young Don Cheadle.

Posted by: Brandon at September 29, 2010 11:16 AM

All true. But, Kieran Culkin is a much better actor than his brother.

Posted by: ChristianH at September 29, 2010 11:36 AM

along with joe "verevulff" estevez, we cannot forget Chip Hitler.

Posted by: zappa93 at September 29, 2010 12:55 PM

How about Aida Turturro sister of John?

Posted by: TheOtherMother at September 29, 2010 5:44 PM

While Joan Cusack has had a number of great rolls on her own, I still cannot see her without associating her with John Cusack. And picturing her wiping her face with the skirt on her sweatshirt.

Posted by: DominaNefret at September 29, 2010 11:19 PM