Quick Facts
- NAME: Ron Howard
- OCCUPATION: Film Actor, Television Actor, Director, Producer, Television Personality
- BIRTH DATE: March 01, 1954 (Age: 59)
- EDUCATION: John Burroughs High School, University of Southern California
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Duncan, Oklahoma
- Full Name: Ronald William Howard
- ZODIAC SIGN: Pisces
Best Known For
Ron Howard is best known for his roles on the shows Happy Days and The Andy Griffith Show, and as the director for films, including A Beautiful Mind and Apollo 13.
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Andy Griffith - The Cast (3:20)
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Ron Howard - Freckle-Faced Director
Watch a short video about Ron Howard and find out how this young freckle-faced actor became an Oscar-winning director.
Andy Griffith - The Cast
The cast of "The Andy Griffith Show" recall their experiences on set.
Andy Griffith - The Andy Griffith Show
On October 3rd, 1960, the world was introduced to Andy Griffith and a small town called Mayberry.
Steven Spielberg - Iconic Director
Watch a short video about Steven Spielberg and uncover the ways that this director used his street smarts to learn the fundamentals of film making.
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