Stark in Role as "Howard" a Match Made in Comedic Heaven

Don Stark

The man cast to play the role of eccentric radio station owner “Howard Bellringo” in the upcoming romantic comedy “Roswell FM,” is veteran comedy actor Don Stark. A transplanted New Yorker, Stark’s family moved to Reseda, California when he was still a child. In high school, Stark the macho football player and weightlifter became something of a curious contradiction.

Dared by one of his friends, Don promptly joined the drama club. And before he knew it, young Stark had landed the lead in a school production of the hillbilly morality play “Dark of the Moon.”
Acting continued to be just a hobby for Don Stark along with his interest in bodybuilding and martial arts. Instead of studying cinema or theater in college Don began as a business major. Eventually, Stark realized that his true passion was in developing his acting skills and he switched majors, eventually earning a degree in Theater.

Seen by most in the entertainment industry as a quintessential character actor, Don Stark has appeared in many films. Don is undoubtedly known best for his role as Bob Pinciotti, the divorced and suddenly swinging father of Donna Pinciotti (Laura Prepon) on FOX’s smash hit sitcom, “That 70's Show.” Most notably Stark’s ex-wife in the series was played by former Charlie’s Angel Tanya Roberts. And one of Don’s squeezes on That 70’s Show was played by actress Brooke Shields.

In the upcoming film “Roswell FM,” Stark draws the key role as eccentric radio station owner Howard Bellringo. When it became clear that Stark was available for the role of Howard, Roswell FM director Stephen Griffin jumped at the opportunity. Griffin believes Stark brings the perfect skill set and stage persona to play the role. Stark’s character is a man doing and saying absurd things who takes himself completely seriously while those around him find his idiosyncratic tendencies to be a remarkable mix of comedic fodder. Stark should fit the role of “Howard” like a glove. Those familiar with the script are anxiously anticipating the on-camera interactions between Stark’s character and the character of small person “Jarvis” played by veteran Hugh Elliot. Shooting began yesterday (July 25th) on location and continues into late August.