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Ron Howard

Directing · Born March 1, 1954 · Duncan, Oklahoma, USA

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.

Movies with Ron Howard

• A Beautiful Mind (2001) — Man at Governor's Ball (uncredited)
• John Candy: I Like Me (2025) — Self - Director, Splash (archive footage)
• Marty, Life Is Short (2026) — Self
• American Graffiti (1973) — Steve Bolander
• Osmosis Jones (2001) — Tom Colonic (voice)
• The Shootist (1976) — Gillom Rogers
• Dads (2019) — Self
• Willow: Behind the Magic (2023) — Self - Director, Willow, 1988 / Executive Producer, Willow, 2022
• Night Shift (1982) — Annoying Sax Player (uncredited)
• Music by John Williams (2024) — Self - Filmmaker
• The Music Man (1962) — Winthrop Paroo
• Corman's World (2011) — Self - Filmmaker

TV shows with Ron Howard

• The Andy Griffith Show (1960) — Opie Taylor
• Arrested Development (2003) — Narrator
• Happy Days (1974) — Richie Cunningham
• Gentle Ben (1967) — Jerry
• The Fonz and the Happy Days Gang (1980) — Richie Cunningham
• The Smith Family (1971) — Bob Smith
• Five Fingers (1959)