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Ron Howard
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Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Executive Producer, Actor
Born:
March 1, 1954 in Duncan, OK
Biography:Professionally, "Ron Howard" has come a long way from the tousle-haired, barefoot sheriff's son who trod the byways of idyllic Mayberry to reside in the heady company of Hollywood's most elite directors. "Howard"'s films are pure entertainment; they are well-crafted efforts, frequently technically challenging from a production standpoint, and aimed at mainstream audiences. Though some of his lesser works have been criticized for possessing formulaic scripts, "Howard"'s films approach even hackneyed subjects in fresh ways. Though he does not characterize himself as a risk taker, he loves the challenge of exploring different genres; therefore, his filmography includes B-movie actioners, domestic comedies, fantasies, sci-fi, suspense-thrillers, historical dramas, and big-budget action films.

The son of actors Rance and "Jean Howard", he made his theatrical debut at age two in a Baltimore production of... Full Biography

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Director Ron Howard gestures by framing photographers during the photo call for the World Premiere...
Actor Ron Howard is shown in June 1976.
Film director Ron Howard poses for a portrait in New York, Nov. 4, 1996. "Ransom,'' starring Mel...
Director Ron Howard responds during an interview with the television program "Access Hollywood"...
"A Beautiful Mind" director Ron Howard, left, holds his plaque for Outstanding Directorial...
Cast members from "The Andy Griffith Show" pose in this undated photo. From left: Don Knotts as...
Oscar best-director nominee Ron Howard poses in his Los Angeles office on March 6, 2002. Howard is...
News
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