Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, director, producer and screenwriter |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 01/03/1954 |
| Age | 72 years |
| Birthplace | Duncan, Oklahoma, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Ron Howard
Ron Howard and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman were announced as partners on a television series adaptation of the novel Robopocalypse. The two will also produce through their companies Imagine Entertainment and Weed Road.
The Critics Choice Association announced that Ron Howard will receive its Critics Choice Impact Award at the 11th annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards. The honour recognizes creators whose documentary work has broadened the medium's scope and reach, and the ceremony took place on 8 November 2026 in New York.
Jim Carrey was reported to be in talks to reprise his role in a sequel to How the Grinch Stole Christmas, with Ron Howard set to direct for Universal and Imagine Entertainment. The project would reunite the director and star of the 2000 holiday film.
The University of Oklahoma awarded honorary degrees to Ron Howard, Sherri Coale and Bill G. during its 2026 commencement ceremony. Howard, a Duncan, Oklahoma native, was recognized for his career in film and television.
Ron Howard's documentary Avedon, about photographer Richard Avedon, was announced as a special screening in the 2026 Official Selection of the Cannes Film Festival. The film was later released on Netflix.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Ron Howard is an American filmmaker and actor who began as a child performer and later became a major Hollywood director and producer. He was born Ronald William Howard and is known for acting in The Andy Griffith Show and Happy Days and for directing films such as Apollo 13 and A Beautiful Mind. He directed the 2026 documentary Avedon about photographer Richard Avedon. |
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| Stage Name | Ronny Howard (early credits) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University of Southern California | Studied in the film program after finishing public school; did not graduate |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Cheryl Howard (married 1975) |
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| Business Partner | Brian Grazer, co-founder of Imagine Entertainment |
Family
| Father | Rance Howard, actor and director |
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| Mother | Jean Speegle Howard, actress |
| Spouse | Cheryl Howard |
| Children | Four children, including actress Bryce Dallas Howard |
| Siblings | Clint Howard, actor |
Career
| Debut | Film debut in Frontier Woman (1956) at about 18 months old |
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| Childhood Acting | Played Opie Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show from 1960 |
| Television | Richie Cunningham on Happy Days (1974-1980) |
| Film Acting | Starred in American Graffiti (1973) |
| Directorial Debut | Grand Theft Auto (1977) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His first screen appearance came in Frontier Woman when he was about 18 months old. | |
| 2. He began shooting films at age fifteen using a Kodak Super-8 camera. | |
| 3. His father was born Rance Beckenholdt and changed his stage name to Howard in 1948. | |
| 4. He was offered the chance to direct Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace but turned it down. | |
| 5. He left Happy Days in 1980 to focus on directing. |
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