Ron Howard

Ron Howard

71 · Born: Mar 1, 1954

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornMar 1, 1954 Duncan, Oklahoma, USA
Parents
  • Rance Howard
  • Jean Speegle Howard
Relatives
  • Clint Howard (Sibling)
  • Theo Howard-Gabel (Grandchild)
  • Beatrice Howard-Gabel (Grandchild)

Biography

Ron Howard is a renowned filmmaker, best known for his critically acclaimed dramas and comedies. With a career spanning over six decades, Howard has established himself as one of the most popular directors of his generation.

Howard began his career as an actor, appearing in films such as The Journey and The Music Man. He then landed the role of Opie on the long-running television series The Andy Griffith Show, which further solidified his presence in the entertainment industry.

Howard's transition to directing was seamless, as he made his debut with the comedy Grand Theft Auto in 1978. He continued to hone his craft, directing films such as Splash, Parenthood, and Apollo 13, which earned him his first Best Director of the Year award from the Directors Guild of America.

Throughout his career, Howard has collaborated with some of the most talented actors and actresses in the industry, including Robert De Niro, Tom Cruise, Mel Gibson, and Tom Hanks. His ability to elicit strong performances from his cast has been a hallmark of his directing style.

Howard's filmography is impressive, with a range of films that have garnered numerous awards and nominations. Some of his notable works include Backdraft, Far and Away, Ransom, A Beautiful Mind, and Cinderella Man.

In addition to his film work, Howard has also produced and directed several television shows, including the Emmy Award-winning series Arrested Development and the HBO miniseries From the Earth to the Moon.

Howard has received numerous accolades for his work, including multiple Academy Award nominations and wins. He has also been honored by various organizations, including the Directors Guild of America, the Producers Guild of America, and the Simon Wiesenthal Center.

Howard's most recent projects include the critically acclaimed drama Rush, the music documentary Made in America, and the documentary series Genius, which explores the life of Albert Einstein.

Throughout his illustrious career, Ron Howard has consistently demonstrated his ability to craft compelling stories and elicit outstanding performances from his cast. His dedication to his craft has earned him a reputation as one of the most respected and beloved filmmakers of his generation.

Career

2020
2003
2001
Osmosis Jones
Osmosis Jones as Tom Colonic (voice)
A Beautiful Mind
A Beautiful Mind as Man at Governor's Ball (uncredited)
2000
The Independent
The Independent as Ron Howard
1998
1986
Return to Mayberry
Return to Mayberry as Opie Taylor
1982
Night Shift
Night Shift as Annoying Sax Player (uncredited)
1981
Bitter Harvest
Bitter Harvest as Ned De Vries
1980
Act of Love
Act of Love as Leon Cybulkowski
1979
More American Graffiti
More American Graffiti as Steve Bolander
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street as Richie Cunningham (archive footage)
1977
Grand Theft Auto
Grand Theft Auto as Sam Freeman
1976
The Shootist
The Shootist as Gillom Rogers
Eat My Dust
Eat My Dust as Hoover Niebold
The First Nudie Musical
The First Nudie Musical as Auditioning Actor
1975
Huckleberry Finn
Huckleberry Finn as Huckleberry Finn
1974
Locusts
Locusts as Donny Fletcher
The Migrants
The Migrants as Lyle Barlow
Happy Days
Happy Days as Richie Cunningham
American Graffiti
American Graffiti as Steve Bolander
1970
The Wild Country
The Wild Country as Virgil Tanner
Disneyland
Disneyland as Chris (as Ronny Howard)
1968
Gentle Ben
Gentle Ben as Jerry
1967
1962
The Music Man
The Music Man as Winthrop Paroo
1961
Five Minutes to Live
Five Minutes to Live as Bobby Wilson
1959
The Journey
The Journey as Billy Rhinelander
2025
Eden
Eden as Director, Story
2024
2022
We Feed People
We Feed People as Director
Thirteen Lives
Thirteen Lives as Director
2020
2019
Pavarotti
Pavarotti as Director
2016
Inferno
Inferno as Director
2013
Rush
Rush as Director
2011
The Dilemma
The Dilemma as Director
2010
2009
2008
Frost/Nixon
Frost/Nixon as Director
2006
2005
Cinderella Man
Cinderella Man as Director
2003
The Missing
The Missing as Director
2001
1999
Edtv
Edtv as Director
1996
Ransom
Ransom as Director
1995
Apollo 13
Apollo 13 as Director
1994
The Paper
The Paper as Director
1992
Far and Away
Far and Away as Director, Story
1991
Backdraft
Backdraft as Director
1989
Parenthood
Parenthood as Director, Story
1988
Willow
Willow as Director
1986
Gung Ho
Gung Ho as Director
1985
Cocoon
Cocoon as Director
1984
Splash
Splash as Director
1982
Night Shift
Night Shift as Director
1980
Skyward
Skyward as Director
1978
Cotton Candy
Cotton Candy as Director, Writer
1977
Grand Theft Auto
Grand Theft Auto as Director, Writer
2016
Mars
Mars as Creator
2015
Breakthrough
Breakthrough as Creator