Ron Howard

Directing · Born 1954-03-01 in Duncan, Oklahoma, USA

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…

Filmography

  • American Graffiti as Steve Bolander
  • The Shootist as Gillom Rogers
  • A Beautiful Mind as Man at Governor's Ball (uncredited)
  • The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration as Wilcox Boy (archive footage)
  • Willow: Behind the Magic as Self - Director, Willow, 1988 / Executive Producer, Willow, 2022
  • More American Graffiti as Steve Bolander
  • The Music Man as Winthrop Paroo
  • Village of the Giants as Genius
  • The Courtship of Eddie's Father as Eddie Corbett
  • Five Minutes to Live as Bobby Wilson

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