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Ron Howard

Ron Howard

Directing

Biography

Ronald William Howard (born March 1, 1954) is an American filmmaker and actor. Howard first came to prominence as a child actor, guest-starring in several television series, including an episode of The Twilight Zone. He gained national attention for playing young Opie Taylor, the son of Sheriff Andy Taylor (played by Andy Griffith) in the sitcom The Andy Griffith Show from 1960 through 1968. During this time, he also appeared in the musical film The Music Man (1962), a critical and commercial success. He was credited as Ronny Howard in his film and television appearances from 1959 to 1973. Howard was cast in one of the lead roles in the coming-of-age film American Graffiti (1973), which received widespread acclaim and became one of the most profitable films in history. The following year, Howard became a household name for playing Richie Cunningham in the sitcom Happy Days, a role he would play from 1974 through 1984. Howard continued appearing in films during this time, such as the western film The Shootist (1976) and the comedy film Grand Theft Auto (1977), which also marked his directorial debut. In 1984, Howard left Happy Days to focus on directing, producing and occasionally writing variety films and television series. His films include the science-fiction/fantasy Cocoon (1985), the fantasy Willow (1988), the thriller Backdraft (1991), the historical docudrama Apollo 13 (1995), the Christmas comedy How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), the biographical drama A Beautiful Mind (2001), the biographical sports drama Cinderella Man (2005), the thriller The Da Vinci Code (2006), the historical drama Frost/Nixon (2008), Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), and the documentary Pavarotti (2019). For A Beautiful Mind, Howard won the Academy Award for Best Director and Academy Award for Best Picture. He was nominated again for the same awards for Frost/Nixon. In 2003, Howard was awarded the National Medal of Arts. He was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 2013. Howard has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions in the television and motion pictures industries.

Filmography Movies

Acting

Poster for Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
MOVIE

Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers

Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
Self (archive footage)
Poster for The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
MOVIE

The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration

10.0(0.0K)
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
Wilcox Boy (archive footage)
Poster for American Graffiti
MOVIE

American Graffiti

7.0(1.6K)
American Graffiti
Steve Bolander
Poster for Willow: Behind the Magic
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Willow: Behind the Magic

4.3(0.0K)
Willow: Behind the Magic
Self - Director, Willow, 1988 / Executive Producer, Willow, 2022
Poster for Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored
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Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored

Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored
Richie Cunningham (archive footage)
Poster for The Shootist
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The Shootist

7.1(0.4K)
The Shootist
Gillom Rogers
Poster for More American Graffiti
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More American Graffiti

5.2(0.1K)
More American Graffiti
Steve Bolander
Poster for Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
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Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery

8.0(0.0K)
Star Wars: The Magic & the Mystery
Self
Poster for The Music Man
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The Music Man

7.1(0.2K)
The Music Man
Winthrop Paroo
Poster for Village of the Giants
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Village of the Giants

3.6(0.0K)
Village of the Giants
Genius

Production

Poster for A Beautiful Mind
MOVIE

A Beautiful Mind

7.9(11.0K)
A Beautiful Mind
Producer
Poster for A Beautiful Mind
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A Beautiful Mind

7.9(11.0K)
A Beautiful Mind
Director
Poster for Prophet's Prey
MOVIE

Prophet's Prey

7.4(0.0K)
Prophet's Prey
Executive Producer
Poster for Apollo 13
MOVIE

Apollo 13

7.5(5.9K)
Apollo 13
Director
Poster for The Da Vinci Code
MOVIE

The Da Vinci Code

6.7(10.0K)
The Da Vinci Code
Producer
Poster for Parenthood
MOVIE

Parenthood

6.7(0.7K)
Parenthood
Director
Poster for The Da Vinci Code
MOVIE

The Da Vinci Code

6.7(10.0K)
The Da Vinci Code
Director
Poster for Cocoon
MOVIE

Cocoon

6.6(1.4K)
Cocoon
Director
Poster for Splash
MOVIE

Splash

6.3(1.5K)
Splash
Director
Poster for Willow
MOVIE

Willow

7.0(2.1K)
Willow
Director

Gallery

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