Key Howard is an American actor, writer, producer, director, and musician. He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. Key began his career in the entertainment industry as a child playing piano and singing for the USO. In Los Angeles and Las Vegas Key worked with Bob Hope, Dinah Shore, Bing Crosby, and Nat King Cole. Working with Ernie Kovacs, Key was one of the original [Nairobi Trio]. For many years he was the musical director and road manager for Don Rickles. In 1987 Key helped form the Convention and Meeting Division of T. Skorman Productions. He is an active participant in the film industry, serving on the boards of FMPTA, the Screen Actors Guild and AFTRA. Key is a charter member of Variety Club, and served as executive director of the Orlando Civic Theatre. A working actor, Key has appeared in many national commercials, television shows and motion pictures, including RoboDoc, Ernest Saves Christmas and From the Earth to the Moon.