Ron Howard, born on March 1, 1954, in Duncan, Oklahoma, is a distinguished American filmmaker and actor. He began his career as a child actor, gaining prominence for his roles as Opie Taylor in “The Andy Griffith Show” (1960–1968) and Richie Cunningham in “Happy Days” (1974–1980).
Transitioning to directing, Howard achieved significant success with films such as “A Beautiful Mind” (2001), which earned him two Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture. Other notable works include “Apollo 13” (1995), “The Da Vinci Code” (2006), and “Solo: A Star Wars Story” (2018).
In his personal life, Howard has been married to Cheryl Howard since 1975, and they have four children, including actress Bryce Dallas Howard. The couple is approaching their 50th wedding anniversary on June 7, 2025.
Recently, Howard made a cameo appearance as himself in Seth Rogen’s satirical series “The Studio,” which offers a humorous take on the film industry.
For a more personal insight into his early acting experiences, here’s an interview where Ron Howard reflects on working with Andy Griffith: