Howard Beale (Network)

Howard Beale
Peter Finch as Howard Beale
First appearance
Network (1976)
Created byPaddy Chayefsky
Portrayed byPeter Finch (film)
Bryan Cranston (stage play)
In-universe information
GenderMale
OccupationNews anchorman
SpouseMrs Beale (1937-70; her death)
NationalityAmerican

Howard Beale is a fictional character from the film Network (1976) and one of the central characters therein. He is played by Peter Finch, who won the posthumous Academy Award for Best Actor for the role.