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Ron Howard is a 69 year old American Director. Born Ronald William Howard on 1st March, 1954 in Duncan, Oklahoma, USA, he is famous for Opie Taylor On The Andy Griffith Show (1960-1968), Richard J. "Richie" Cunningham On Happy Days (1974-1980), The Da Vinci Code (2006), Angels & Demons (2009).. His zodiac sign is Pisces.

Ron Howard has been in 7 on-screen matchups, including Cindy Eilbacher in Happy Days (1974), Jenifer Shaw in Happy Days (1974), Karlene Crockett in Return to Mayberry (1986), Laurette Spang in Happy Days (1974) and Georganne LaPiere in Happy Days (1974).

Ron Howard is a member of the following lists: Emmy Award winners, American film actors and American film producers.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married151 years, 8 months--
Total151 years, 8 months--

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First NameRonald
Middle NameWilliam
Last NameHoward
Full Name at BirthRonald William Howard
Alternative NameRonnie, Ronald William Howard, Ron Howard
Birthday1st March, 1954
BirthplaceDuncan, Oklahoma, USA
Height5' 9" (175 cm)
BuildSlim
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorRed
Distinctive FeatureRed Hair.
Zodiac SignPisces
SexualityStraight
ReligionChristian
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
High SchoolJohn Burroughs High School, Burbank, California, United States
UniversityUniversity Of Southern California's School Of Cinematic Arts, Los Angeles, California, United States (Did Not Graduate)
Occupation TextFilm Director, Producer And Actor.
OccupationDirector
Claim to FameOpie Taylor On The Andy Griffith Show (1960-1968), Richard J. "Richie" Cunningham On Happy Days (1974-1980), The Da Vinci Code (2006), Angels & Demons (2009).
Year(s) Active1956–present
Official Websites
FatherRance Howard
MotherJean Speegle Howard, Judy Howard (step mother)
BrotherClint Howard
Associated PeopleBrian Grazer

Ronald William Howard (born March 1, 1954) is an American film director, producer and actor. Howard first came to prominence as a child actor, guest-starring in several television series, including an episode of The Twilight Zone. He 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), and became a household name for playing Richie Cunningham in the sitcom Happy Days, a role he would play from 1974 through 1980.