Bio and Background: Ron Howard was born in Duncan, Oklahoma on March 1, 1954. He began his film career as a child actor with his first movie at the age of 18 months. He is best known for his roles as Opie on The Andy Griffith Show and Richie Cunningham on Happy Days. His true interest was directing, and he began shooting films at the age of 15. He later attended film school at the University of Southern California, but left soon thereafter to gain more experience.
TV Comedy Resume: Ron Howard is executive producer and narrator of FOX's critically acclaimed comedy Arrested Development.
Other Credits: Ron Howard struck a deal with famed B-movie director Roger Corman to star in his 1976 film Eat My Dust! and in return, Corman produced Howard's first directorial debut, Grand Theft Auto.
Ron Howard has since directed several popular mainstream motion pictures, including "Splash" (1984), "Cocoon" (1985), "Apollo 13" (1995), and "A Beautiful Mind" (2001). He has served as executive producer on several television shows including Felicity, Sports Night, Wonderland, 24, and The Inside.
Did You Know ... Ron Howard Trivia:
In 1971, Ron was a contestant on The Dating Game and chose Bachelorette #2, Nola Green.
In 1971, Ron was a contestant on The Dating Game and chose Bachelorette #2, Nola Green.
