Ron Howard

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Ronald William Howard (born March 1, 1954) is an American filmmaker and actor. He first came to prominence as a child actor, guest-starring in several television series, including an episode of The Twilight Zone. Howard gained national attention for playing young Opie Taylor, the son of Sheriff Andy Taylor (played by Andy Griffith) in the sitcom The Andy Griffith Show from 1960 through 1968. During this time, he also appeared in the musical film The Music Man (1962), a critical and commercial success. He was credited as Ronny Howard in his film and television appearances from 1959 to 1973. Howard was cast in one of the lead roles in the coming-of-age film American Graffiti (1973), which received widespread acclaim and became one of the most profitable films in history. The following year, Howard became a household name for playing Richie Cunningham in the sitcom Happy Days, a role he...

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The SimpsonsSeries • 1989WhalefallMovie • 2026FrasierSeries • 1993BonanzaSeries • 1959This Is UsSeries • 2016M*A*S*HSeries • 1972LassieSeries • 1954Curious GeorgeSeries • 2006The Andy Griffith ShowSeries • 1960Arrested DevelopmentSeries • 2003The FugitiveSeries • 1963Love, American StyleSeries • 1969Only Murders in the BuildingSeries • 2021The Twilight ZoneSeries • 1959The WaltonsSeries • 1972Happy DaysSeries • 1974Dr. KildareSeries • 1961ParenthoodSeries • 2010The Big ValleySeries • 1965Daniel BooneSeries • 1964The F.B.I.Series • 1965Route 66Series • 1960FelicitySeries • 1998GeniusSeries • 2017