Cecil Howard

Cecil Howard (c. 1931 – December 16, 2016) was an adult film director whose aliases have included Howard Winters, Ward Summers, and Umberto Corleone.[1]

For the sculptor, see Cecil de Blaquiere Howard. For the Anglo-Irish British Army officer and peer, see Cecil Howard, 6th Earl of Wicklow.
Cecil Howard
Bornc. 1931
Died (aged 85)
Other namesHoward Winters, Ward Summers, Umberto Corleone
OccupationFilm director, adult film performer
Notable work
Scoundrels, Star Angel

Prior to beginning his career in pornography, he worked as an art director at book publishing company Lancer Books for several years.[2] He began his career in pornography as a photographer and investor for softcore films made by his childhood friend Armand Weston, then went on to produce for established hardcore directors such as Henri Pachard and Chuck Vincent, before finally going on to direct many of his own films.[2]

He died on December 16, 2016, at the age of 85.[2]

Awards
  • 1984 AVN Award – Best Director, Film (Scoundrels)[3]
  • 1987 AVN Award – Best Director, Film (Star Angel)[4]
  • XRCO Hall of Fame[5]
  • AVN Hall of Fame[6]
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References
  1. "Personal Bio Cecil Howard". IAFD.com. Retrieved 2007-10-12.
  2. Mark Kernes. "Legendary Adult Director Cecil Howard Passes". Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  3. "1984 AVN Award Winners". Archived from the original on January 16, 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2015.
  4. "1987 AVN Award Winners". Archived from the original on January 18, 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2015.
  5. "XRCO Hall of Fame Listing". Retrieved 15 November 2015.
  6. "AVN Hall of Fame listing". Archived from the original on April 15, 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
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