Ron Howard might have risen to fame on The Andy Griffith Show as a smiling, red-headed child star but nowadays, you’re more likely to recognise him for his work behind the camera. The Hollywood icon has starred in several sitcom hits, directed the likes of Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah, and raised an equally-talented daughter whose fame has surpassed his own.
Read on to see Ron through the years, from his early start on screen to Walk of Fame stardom.
Ron Howard, US actor and director, wearing a grey hat and checked jacket, with a blue shirt and a red tie, in a studio portrait.
Ron Howard starred as Opie Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Sheriff Andy Taylor and son Opie, played by Ron Howard, live with his Aunt Bee and spend very little time solving crime.
Ron brought the loveable star of the fictional town of Mayberry to life and set himself up for a life of success in showbiz.
Ron Howard as Jody Culer in a scene from Gentle Ben.
Ron Howard guest starred on his brother Clint’s show ‘Gentle Ben’
Gentle Ben
Ron Howard’s brother Clint also worked as an actor, and starred on two seasons of Gentle Ben, with brother Ron appearing as a guest star.
Gentle Ben himself was played by Bruno the Bear, who also worked with Hollywood star Paul Newman. Born in 1962, he brought the cuddly giant to life between 1967 and 1969 alongside Clint Howard.
Ron Howard in a scene from The Smith Family.
Ron Howard starred with Henry Fonda on ‘The Smith Family’
The Smith Family
The Smith Family ran for two seasons, first airing in 1971, and starred Ron and Henry Fonda. Henry’s Detective Chad Smith worked as an LA policeman, as well as a father of three.
Ron Howard and his on-screen siblings explored more grounded family issues, with Ron playing the eldest child, Bob Smith.
Ron Howard in a scene from Happy Days, dated 1972.
Ron Howard brought the beloved Richie Cunningham to life on ‘Happy Days’
Happy Days
One of Ron’s most famous roles, Richie Cunningham on Happy Days, cast Howard as the relatable boy next door.
His run on the show ensured Ron would become a household name in Hollywood. His role lasted between 1974 and 1980, appearing regularly on the first seven seasons before leaving the show and occasionally appearing in guest spots until its end in 1984.
Actress Daryl Hannah, sits in a bathtub next to Tom Hanks and director Ron Howard on the beach in 1984 in Malibu, California.
Ron Howard directed the 1984 Tom Hanks rom-com ‘Splash’
Splash
Ron might know exactly how to make a splash on the sitcom screen, but he truly made, well, a Splash in his 1984 directorial feature starring Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah.
The classic hit came 7 years after his first directorial feature Grand Theft Auto, and surely proved to any remaining doubters that Ron was a showbiz wiz behind the camera as well.
Ron Howard and Cheryl Howard during 48th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards Dinner at Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Cheryl and Ron have been married for over 50 years
Love in the limelight
Ron and Cheryl Howard had their first date in 1970 and married five years later, now having shared over 50 years of red carpet kisses together.
It was business as usual in 1996 as Ron Howard was awarded Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for his work on Apollo 13. Of course, his long-time love Cheryl was there to celebrate the win.
Ron Howard holds two Oscars at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2002.
Ron Howard is An Oscar winner and multi-nominee
An Oscar winner and multi-nominee
In 2002, Ron Howard took home two Oscar wins for touching biographical drama A Beautiful Mind, which won Best Picture and Best Director.
Magic almost struck twice, as Ron earned nominations for the same set of prestigious awards seven years later for his political feature Frost/Nixon in 2009.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – DECEMBER 10: Director Ron Howard Honored With Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame on December 10, 2015.
Ron Howard is one of a select group of celebs with two Hollywood Stars
A true Hollywood star
Nothing says Hollywood icon quite like a star on the Walk of Fame. Fortunately, Ron’s got two of those ticked off the bucket list.
In 1981, he secured his TV legacy with a Hollywood Star and, in a rare honour, was awarded a second for his film work in 2015.
Bryce Dallas Howard and Ron Howard attend 2024 Paley Honors at Cipriani 42nd Street on June 13, 2024.
Ron’s daughter Bryce is carrying on her father’s star legacy
Famous family legacy
Of course, it’s not all about the awards. Ron has also found joy as a family man, raising daughter Bryce Dallas Howard and three other children with his school sweetheart Cheryl.
Bryce has clearly inherited her father’s talents and is a star of her own making, with credits including Spider-Man 3,The Twilight Saga: Eclipse and The Help. She is, however, best known as Claire Dearing in Jurassic World.
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