Ron Howard was born on March 1, 1954, in Duncan, Oklahoma, United States. Howard began his career as a child actor but demonstrated his talent behind the camera as well. He studied cinematography at the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts.

Early Career

 Ron Howard became known for his role as Richie Cunningham in the television series "Happy Days" (1974-1984), but he made the transition to film directing with the movie "Grand Theft Auto" (1977). Since then, he has directed a series of successful films.

Family

 Howard has been married to Cheryl Alley since 1975, and they have four daughters. His family has been an important part of his life and is often involved in his film work.

Interests

 In addition to his directing career, Ron Howard is an enthusiast of motorsports and has participated in various racing events. He is also known for his interest in history and science.

Most Important Films

 Ron Howard has directed successful films such as "A Beautiful Mind" (2001), "The Da Vinci Code" (2006), and "Rush" (2013). His directing career has been characterized by a wide variety of genres and themes.

As a Director:

1982 - "Night Shift"

1984 - "Splash"

1985 - "Cocoon"

1988 - "Willow"

1991 - "Backdraft"

1995 - "Apollo 13"

2000 - "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"

2001 - "A Beautiful Mind"

2005 - "Cinderella Man"

2006 - "The Da Vinci Code"

2008 - "Frost/Nixon"

2009 - "Angels & Demons"

2013 - "Rush"

2015 - "In the Heart of the Sea"

2016 - "Inferno"

2018 - "Solo: A Star Wars Story"

2020 - "Hillbilly Elegy"

As an Actor:

Ron Howard is also known for his acting roles, especially as a child actor in "The Andy Griffith Show" and as a young man in "Happy Days."

Awards

Academy Awards:

• Best Director and Best Picture for "A Beautiful Mind" (2001)