RON HOWARD
Ron Howard
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: March 1, 1954
Place of Birth: Duncan, Oklahoma, USA
Biography
Ronald William Howard (born March 1, 1954) is an American filmmaker 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.
Filmography
Starring
2025·
The StudioRon Howard
Self - Filmmaker
Self
Self
Self
2023·
Tom Hanks: The NomadSelf (archive footage)
Self - Director, Willow, 1988 / Executive Producer, Willow, 2022
2022·
LIGHT & MAGICSelf - Director, Willow, Self - Director, Cocoon, Self, Self - Academy Award Winning Filmmaker
Self
Self
Ron Howard
2021·
Fuck CoinSelf
Self
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2020·
Reunited ApartSelf
Self
Self
2019·
DadsSelf
Wilcox Boy (archive footage)
2018·
Kasdan on KasdanSelf
Self
2016·
This Is UsRon Howard (uncredited)
2016·
ChelseaSelf
Self
Himself
Self
2015·
The Odd CoupleStanley
Self
Self
Self - Director
2012·
RadiomanSelf
Self
2011·
Corman's WorldSelf - Filmmaker
Richie Cunningham (archive footage)
Self - Guest
Self
Self
2007·
Cannes: All AccessSelf
2005·
The Colbert ReportSelf
2004·
KulturplatzSelf
Richie Cunningham ("Buddy Holly") (archive footage)
2004·
Making a 'Splash'Self - Director
Self
Self
2003·
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest
2003·
Arrested DevelopmentNarrator
Self
2002·
Top GearSelf
Self
2001·
A Beautiful MindMan at Governor's Ball (uncredited)
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2001·
Osmosis JonesTom Colonic (voice)
2000·
Welcome to HollywoodRon Howard
2000·
The IndependentRon Howard
Self - Guest
1999·
Where Are They Now?Self
Self / Opie Taylor / Ritchie Cunningham (archive footage)
Self
1997·
The ViewSelf - Guest, Self
Self
Self
Self
1996·
The Daily ShowSelf
Herbert Biberman
Self
1995·
MADtvSelf
Self
1993·
FrasierStephen (voice)
Self
1989·
The SimpsonsRon Howard (voice)
1989·
First WorksSelf
1988·
Channel 99Self - Director
1986·
Return to MayberryOpie Taylor
Self (archive footage)
1982·
Night ShiftAnnoying Sax Player (uncredited)
1981·
Fire on the MountainLee Mackie
1981·
Bitter HarvestNed De Vries
Richie Cunningham
1980·
Act of LoveLeon Cybulkowski
Richie Cunningham (archive footage)
Steve Bolander
Self
1978·
Huckleberry FinnHuckleberry Finn
1977·
I'm a FoolAndy
1977·
Grand Theft AutoSam Freeman
Self
1976·
Laverne & Shirley1976·
Donny & MarieSelf
Auditioning Actor
1976·
Eat My DustHoover Niebold
1976·
The ShootistGillom Rogers
1975·
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host
1974·
Dinah!Self
1974·
Happy DaysRichie Cunningham
1974·
The MigrantsLyle Barlow
1974·
LocustsDonny Fletcher
1974·
The Spikes GangLes
Johnny
1973·
American GraffitiSteve Bolander
1972·
The Waltons1972·
M*A*S*HWendell
1971·
Great PerformancesSelf
1971·
The Smith FamilyBob Smith
1970·
The Headmaster1970·
The Wild CountryVirgil Tanner
1970·
SmokeChris (as Ronny Howard)
Cory Merlino
1969·
Love, American StyleRichie Cunningham
1968·
Land of the GiantsJodar
1968·
Mayberry R.F.D.Opie Taylor
1968·
Lancer1967·
Gentle BenJody Cutler, Jerry
1967·
Judd for the Defense1967·
A Boy Called Nuthin’Richie 'Nuthin'' Caldwell
1966·
The Monroes1965·
The Big ValleyTommy
1965·
I SpyAlan Loden
1965·
The F.B.I.Jess Orkin
Genius
1964·
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.Opie Taylor
1964·
Daniel BooneLuke
1963·
The Danny Kaye ShowSelf
1963·
The FugitiveGus
1963·
The Great AdventureDaniel Waterhouse
Eddie Corbett
1962·
The Music ManWinthrop Paroo
Self, Self - Co-Host
1961·
Dr. KildareJerry Prentice
1961·
The New BreedTommy Simms
1961·
Five Minutes to LiveBobby Wilson
1960·
Pete and Gladys1960·
Route 66Opie Taylor
Little Boy with Ray Gun, Little Boy Eating Candy Bar
1959·
The Twilight ZoneWilcox Boy
1959·
BonanzaTed Hoag
1959·
Dennis the MenaceStewart
1959·
Five Fingers1959·
Johnny RingoRicky Parrott
1959·
The JourneyBilly Rhinelander
1955·
GunsmokeJamie
Chris
1954·
LassieOpie Taylor
Randy, Barnaby Baxter
1953·
The OscarsSelf
1950·
The Bob Hope ShowSelf
1944·
Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Accepting Award for Best Motion Picture Drama / Nominee, Self - Nominee, Self - Presenter
Production
2026·
WhalefallProducer
2025·
EarnhardtProducer
Executive Producer
2025·
Harlem IceExecutive Producer
2025·
The Gringo HuntersExecutive Producer
Executive Producer
2024·
Churchill at WarExecutive Producer
Executive Producer
2024·
The Truth About JimExecutive Producer
2024·
ChoirExecutive Producer
Executive Producer
2023·
The Super ModelsExecutive Producer
2023·
Bossy BearExecutive Producer
2023·
Taiwan Crime StoriesExecutive Producer
Executive Producer
2022·
The Tiny Chef ShowExecutive Producer
Executive Producer
2022·
LIGHT & MAGICExecutive Producer
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
2022·
WillowExecutive Producer
Executive Producer
2021·
GossipExecutive Producer
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
2020·
On PointeExecutive Producer
2020·
The AstronautsExecutive Producer
2020·
68 WhiskeyExecutive Producer
2017·
GeniusExecutive Producer
2016·
MarsCreator
2015·
BreakthroughCreator, Director
2010·
ParenthoodExecutive Producer, Producer
2006·
Curious GeorgeExecutive Producer, Producer
2003·
Arrested DevelopmentExecutive Producer
2001·
The BeastProducer
2000·
WonderlandProducer
1999·
The PJsExecutive Producer
Creator, Producer
1998·
FelicityExecutive Producer, Producer
1998·
Sports NightExecutive Producer, Producer
1997·
Hiller and DillerProducer
1990·
ParenthoodProducer
Producer
Executive Producer
TBA·
Alone at DawnDirector
Producer, Director
2025·
EdenStory, Director, Producer
2025·
PetsExecutive Producer
2024·
The Lost ChildrenExecutive Producer
TBA·
Curious GeorgeProducer
TBA·
The FixerDirector
TBA·
Spy vs. SpyProducer
TBA·
SplashProducer
Producer, Director
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Producer
Producer
2024·
Jim Henson Idea ManProducer, Director
2024·
FridaExecutive Producer
2023·
TetrisExecutive Producer
2023·
CarlosExecutive Producer
Executive Producer
2023·
Judy Blume ForeverExecutive Producer
2023·
The Beanie BubbleProducer
2023·
The Slumber PartyExecutive Producer
2022·
Lucy and DesiExecutive Producer
2022·
Thirteen LivesProducer, Director
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
2022·
We Feed PeopleProducer, Director
Executive Producer
2022·
Wedding SeasonExecutive Producer
2022·
Leave No TraceExecutive Producer
Executive Producer
2021·
tick, tick... BOOM!Producer
2021·
JuliaExecutive Producer
Executive Producer
2021·
Paper & GlueExecutive Producer
Executive Producer
Producer
2020·
Rebuilding ParadiseProducer, Director
Executive Producer
2020·
Hillbilly ElegyProducer, Director
Executive Producer
2019·
DadsProducer
2019·
Backdraft 2Executive Producer
2019·
PavarottiProducer, Director
2019·
Being FrankProducer
Executive Producer
Director
2017·
The Dark TowerProducer
2016·
InfernoProducer, Director
Producer, Director
Producer, Director
Executive Producer
2015·
Prophet's PreyExecutive Producer
2014·
The Good LieProducer
2013·
Made in AmericaProducer, Director
Executive Producer
2013·
Out of the BlueExecutive Producer
2013·
RushProducer, Director
Producer
2011·
RestlessProducer
2011·
The DilemmaProducer, Director
2011·
Cowboys & AliensProducer
2010·
Presidential ReunionDirector
Executive Producer
2009·
Angels & DemonsProducer, Director
2008·
Frost/NixonProducer, Director
2008·
ChangelingProducer
2006·
The Da Vinci CodeProducer, Director
2005·
Inside Deep ThroatProducer
2005·
Cinderella ManProducer, Director
2004·
The AlamoProducer
2003·
The MissingProducer, Director
2001·
Silicon FolliesExecutive Producer
2001·
A Beautiful MindProducer, Director
Producer, Director
1999·
Beyond the MatProducer
1999·
EDtvProducer, Director
Producer
1996·
The ChamberProducer
1996·
RansomDirector
1995·
Apollo 13Executive Music Producer, Director
1994·
The PaperDirector
1992·
Far and AwayStory, Producer, Director
1991·
BackdraftDirector
1989·
ParenthoodStory, Director
1989·
The 'BurbsExecutive Producer
1988·
Clean and SoberExecutive Producer
1988·
VibesExecutive Producer
1988·
WillowDirector
1987·
No Man's LandExecutive Producer
1986·
The Lone Star KidExecutive Producer
1986·
Gung HoExecutive Producer, Director
1985·
Into Thin AirExecutive Producer
1985·
No Greater GiftExecutive Producer
1985·
CocoonDirector
1984·
SplashDirector
Executive Producer
1982·
Night ShiftDirector
Director, Executive Producer
1981·
Skyward ChristmasExecutive Producer
1980·
SkywardDirector, Executive Producer
1978·
Cotton CandyWriter, Director
1977·
Grand Theft AutoWriter, Director
1969·
Old PaintDirector
Director
1969·
Deed of Daring-DoDirector