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 Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard is one of this generation's most popular directors. From the critically acclaimed dramas A Beautiful Mind (2001) and Apollo 13 (1995) to the hit comedies Parenthood (1989) and Splash (1984), he has created some of Hollywood's most memorable films.Howard made his directorial debut in 1978 with the comedy Grand Theft Auto (1977). He began his career in film as an actor. He first appeared in The Journey (1959) and The Music Man (1962), then as Opie on the long-running television series The Andy Griffith Show (1960). Howard later starred in the popular series Happy Days (1974) and drew favorable reviews for his performances in American Graffiti (1973) and The Shootist (1976).Howard and long-time producing partner Brian Grazer first collaborated on the hit comedies "Night Shift" and "Splash." The pair co-founded Imagine Entertainment in 1986 to create independently produced feature films.Howard's portfolio includes some of the most popular films of the past 20 years. In 1991, Howard created the acclaimed drama "Backdraft", starring Robert De Niro, Kurt Russell and William Baldwin. He followed it with the historical epic Far and Away (1992), starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. Howard directed Mel Gibson, Rene Russo, Gary Sinise and Delroy Lindo in the 1996 suspense thriller Ransom (1996). Howard worked with Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Ed Harris, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise and Kathleen Quinlan on "Apollo 13," which was re-released recently in the IMAX format.Howard's skill as a director has long been recognized. In 1995, he received his first Best Director of the Year award from the DGA for "Apollo 13." The true-life drama also garnered nine Academy Award nominations, winning Oscars for Best Film Editing and Best Sound. It also received Best Ensemble Cast and Best Supporting Actor awards from the Screen Actor's Guild. Many of Howard's past films have received nods from the Academy, including the popular hits Backdraft (1991), "Parenthood" and Cocoon (1985), the last of which took home two Oscars.Howard directed and produced Cinderella Man (2005) starring Oscar winner Russell Crowe, with whom he previously collaborated on "A Beautiful Mind," for which Howard earned an Oscar for Best Director and which also won awards for Best Picture, Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress. The film garnered four Golden Globes as well, including the award for Best Motion Picture Drama. Additionally, Howard won Best Director of the Year from the Directors Guild of America. Howard and producer Brian Grazer received the first annual Awareness Award from the National Mental Health Awareness Campaign for their work on the film.Howard was honored by the Museum of Moving Images in December 2005, and by the American Cinema Editors in February 2006. Howard and his creative partner Brian Grazer, were honored by the Producers Guild of America with the Milestone Award in January 2009, NYU's Tisch School of Cinematic Arts with the Big Apple Award in November 2009 and by the Simon Wiesenthal Center with their Humanitarian Award in May 2010. In June 2010, Howard was honored by the Chicago Film Festival with their Gold Hugo - Career Achievement Award. In March 2013, Howard was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame. In December 2015, Howard was honored with a star in the Motion Pictures category, making him one of the very few to have been recognized with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Howard also produced and directed the film adaptation of Peter Morgan's critically acclaimed play Frost/Nixon (2008). The film was nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Picture, and was also nominated for The Darryl F. Zanuck Producer of the Year Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures by the PGA.Howard has also served as an executive producer on a number of award-winning films and television shows, such as the HBO miniseries From the Earth to the Moon (1998), Fox's Emmy Award winner for Best Comedy, Arrested Development (2003), a series which he also narrated, Netflix's release of new episodes of "Arrested Development," and NBC's "Parenthood."Howard's recent films include the critically acclaimed drama Rush (2013), staring Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Br��hl, written by Peter Morgan; and Made in America (2013), a music documentary he directed staring Jay-Z for Showtime.Howard's other films include In the Heart of the Sea (2015), based on the true story that inspired Moby Dick; his adaptation of Dan Brown's best-selling novels Angels & Demons (2009), and The Da Vinci Code (2006) staring Oscar winner Tom Hanks; the blockbuster holiday favorite "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)" starring Jim Carrey; "Parenthood" starring Steve Martin; the fantasy epic Willow (1988); Night Shift (1982) starring Henry Winkler, Michael Keaton and Shelley Long; and the suspenseful western, The Missing (2003), staring Oscar winners Cate Blanchett and Tommy Lee Jones.Recently, Howard directed Inferno (2016), the third installment of Dan Brown 's Robert Langdon franchise and The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years (2016), a documentary about the rock legends The Beatles. He also produced the second season of Breakthrough (2015), Mars (2016), and directed the first episode of Genius (2017), based on the life of Albert Einstein, all for NatGeo.
Bio:
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard is one of this generation's most popular directors. From the critically acclaimed dramas A Beautiful Mind (2001) and Apollo 13 (1995) to the hit comedies Parenthood (1989) and Splash (1984), he has created some of Hollywood's most memorable films.Howard made his directorial debut in 1978 with the comedy Grand Theft Auto (1977). He began his career in film as an actor. He first appeared in The Journey (1959) and The Music Man (1962), then as Opie on the long-running television series The Andy Griffith Show (1960). Howard later starred in the popular series Happy Days (1974) and drew favorable reviews for his performances in American Graffiti (1973) and The Shootist (1976).Howard and long-time producing partner Brian Grazer first collaborated on the hit comedies "Night Shift" and "Splash." The pair co-founded Imagine Entertainment in 1986 to create independently produced feature films.Howard's portfolio includes some of the most popular films of the past 20 years. In 1991, Howard created the acclaimed drama "Backdraft", starring Robert De Niro, Kurt Russell and William Baldwin. He followed it with the historical epic Far and Away (1992), starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. Howard directed Mel Gibson, Rene Russo, Gary Sinise and Delroy Lindo in the 1996 suspense thriller Ransom (1996). Howard worked with Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Ed Harris, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise and Kathleen Quinlan on "Apollo 13," which was re-released recently in the IMAX format.Howard's skill as a director has long been recognized. In 1995, he received his first Best Director of the Year award from the DGA for "Apollo 13." The true-life drama also garnered nine Academy Award nominations, winning Oscars for Best Film Editing and Best Sound. It also received Best Ensemble Cast and Best Supporting Actor awards from the Screen Actor's Guild. Many of Howard's past films have received nods from the Academy, including the popular hits Backdraft (1991), "Parenthood" and Cocoon (1985), the last of which took home two Oscars.Howard directed and produced Cinderella Man (2005) starring Oscar winner Russell Crowe, with whom he previously collaborated on "A Beautiful Mind," for which Howard earned an Oscar for Best Director and which also won awards for Best Picture, Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress. The film garnered four Golden Globes as well, including the award for Best Motion Picture Drama. Additionally, Howard won Best Director of the Year from the Directors Guild of America. Howard and producer Brian Grazer received the first annual Awareness Award from the National Mental Health Awareness Campaign for their work on the film.Howard was honored by the Museum of Moving Images in December 2005, and by the American Cinema Editors in February 2006. Howard and his creative partner Brian Grazer, were honored by the Producers Guild of America with the Milestone Award in January 2009, NYU's Tisch School of Cinematic Arts with the Big Apple Award in November 2009 and by the Simon Wiesenthal Center with their Humanitarian Award in May 2010. In June 2010, Howard was honored by the Chicago Film Festival with their Gold Hugo - Career Achievement Award. In March 2013, Howard was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame. In December 2015, Howard was honored with a star in the Motion Pictures category, making him one of the very few to have been recognized with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Howard also produced and directed the film adaptation of Peter Morgan's critically acclaimed play Frost/Nixon (2008). The film was nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Picture, and was also nominated for The Darryl F. Zanuck Producer of the Year Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures by the PGA.Howard has also served as an executive producer on a number of award-winning films and television shows, such as the HBO miniseries From the Earth to the Moon (1998), Fox's Emmy Award winner for Best Comedy, Arrested Development (2003), a series which he also narrated, Netflix's release of new episodes of "Arrested Development," and NBC's "Parenthood."Howard's recent films include the critically acclaimed drama Rush (2013), staring Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Br��hl, written by Peter Morgan; and Made in America (2013), a music documentary he directed staring Jay-Z for Showtime.Howard's other films include In the Heart of the Sea (2015), based on the true story that inspired Moby Dick; his adaptation of Dan Brown's best-selling novels Angels & Demons (2009), and The Da Vinci Code (2006) staring Oscar winner Tom Hanks; the blockbuster holiday favorite "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)" starring Jim Carrey; "Parenthood" starring Steve Martin; the fantasy epic Willow (1988); Night Shift (1982) starring Henry Winkler, Michael Keaton and Shelley Long; and the suspenseful western, The Missing (2003), staring Oscar winners Cate Blanchett and Tommy Lee Jones.Recently, Howard directed Inferno (2016), the third installment of Dan Brown 's Robert Langdon franchise and The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years (2016), a documentary about the rock legends The Beatles. He also produced the second season of Breakthrough (2015), Mars (2016), and directed the first episode of Genius (2017), based on the life of Albert Einstein, all for NatGeo.
Tivia:
All of his four children are named after the places they were conceived: Bryce Dallas Howard in Dallas, TX; Paige Carlyle and Jocelyn Carlyle at the Hotel Carlyle in New York City; and Reed Cross after a specific road, according to Bryce Dallas Howard.Cast both of his parents in Apollo 13 (1995). Daughter Bryce Dallas Howard also had a cameo appearance.Henry Winkler is the godfather of Howard's children Bryce Dallas Howard, Paige Howard, Jocelyn Howard and Reed Howard.When he was a child actor, his father was very involved in his career, protecting him from unfair treatment and being strict with him (when necessary).With the death of his longtime friend and mentor Andy Griffith on July 3, 2012, he's the only original and youngest surviving cast member of The Andy Griffith Show (1960).Has directed two films on the American Film Institute's 100 Most Inspiring Movies of All Time. They are A Beautiful Mind (2001) at #93 and Apollo 13 (1995) at #12.As of 2018, has appeared in three films nominated for Best Picture Academy Award: The Music Man (1962), American Graffiti (1973) and A Beautiful Mind (2001). The last one won the category.Actor/comedian Andy Griffith took him, under his wing, when he was 6. He had friends with him before The Andy Griffith Show (1960), playing Griffith's only son. After the series went off the air, the two remained friends for nearly 45 years, until Griffith's death in 2012.He was awarded two Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Motion Pictures at 6931 Hollywood BLvd., and for Television at 6838 Hollywood Blvd.Has played the same character (Richie Cunningham) on four different series: Love, American Style (1969), Happy Days (1974), Laverne & Shirley (1976) and The Fonz and the Happy Days Gang (1980).He has directed his wife Cheryl Howard in eleven films: Grand Theft Auto (1977), Night Shift (1982), Splash (1984), Willow (1988), The Paper (1994), Apollo 13 (1995), Ransom (1996), Edtv (1999), A Beautiful Mind (2001), The Da Vinci Code (2006) and Angels & Demons (2009).Directed 9 different actors in Oscar-nominated performances: Don Ameche, Dianne Wiest, Ed Harris, Kathleen Quinlan, Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Giamatti, Frank Langella, and Glenn Close. Ameche and Connelly won Oscars for their performances in one of Howard's movies.Became a grandfather when his daughter, Bryce Dallas Howard, had a baby boy on February 16, 2007.He has appeared in two films that have been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: The Music Man (1962) and American Graffiti (1973). Interestingly enough, however, none of his films as a director have been inducted into the registry.Credits Andy Griffith as his favorite acting mentor/best friend.Has highly praised Andy Griffith for his stardom in acting/directing.Started two production companies, Major H Productions (which ran from 1977 until 1985) and, in 1985, Imagine Entertainment (from a merger of his previous Major H company with Brian Grazer's self-titled production company).For an American Film Institute poll, Howard chose One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) as his favorite film.Acted with Kathleen Quinlan in American Graffiti (1973), then directed her in Apollo 13 (1995).Son of Rance Howard and Jean Speegle Howard.He has directed his father Rance Howard in fifteen films: Grand Theft Auto (1977), Splash (1984), Cocoon (1985), Gung Ho (1986), Parenthood (1989), Far and Away (1992), The Paper (1994), Apollo 13 (1995), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), A Beautiful Mind (2001), The Missing (2003), Cinderella Man (2005), Frost/Nixon (2008), Angels & Demons (2009) and The Dilemma (2011).He has directed his younger brother Clint Howard in sixteen films: Grand Theft Auto (1977), Night Shift (1982), Splash (1984), Cocoon (1985), Gung Ho (1986), Parenthood (1989), Backdraft (1991), Far and Away (1992), The Paper (1994), Apollo 13 (1995), Edtv (1999), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), The Missing (2003), Cinderella Man (2005), Frost/Nixon (2008) and The Dilemma (2011).Is apparently a huge fan of cricket. Attended the final Ashes test match between England and Australia on September 12, 2005, while filming The Da Vinci Code (2006), and was spotted mingling with players in the Australian dressing room.In 1971 was a contestant on The Dating Game (1965) and ended up choosing Bachelorette #2, Nola Green.Older brother of Clint Howard.As of November 2017, after the death of Jim Nabors on November 30, 2017. Ron Howard is the youngest regular cast member, and one of only two regular or recurring (over 20 episodes portraying the same character) surviving cast members of The Andy Griffith Show (1960), along with surviving cast members Betty Lynn (Thelma Lou).Godfather of Max Winkler.Attended John Burroughs High School with Rene Russo.He was awarded the National Medal of Arts from the National Endowment of the Arts in 2003.In January 2006 he was residing in the Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island, SC.Was interested in directing Eye See You (2002) at one point, but decided to direct How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000).In 2007 "Forbes" magazine estimated his 2006 earnings to be approximately $35 million.Ranked #7 in VH1's of the "100 Greatest Kid Stars.".Best known on television for his starring roles as Opie Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show (1960) and as Richie Cunningham on Happy Days (1974).Knew Andy Griffith when he was going on 6 years old. He was friends with him until Griffith's death in 2012.Has played Winthrop Paroo in The Music Man (1962), and the title role in Huckleberry Finn (1975). Both roles were previously played by Eddie Hodges.Friends with: Marion Ross, Henry Winkler, Don Most, and Anson Williams.Has cast three fellow cast members of the "American Graffiti" movies in films he later directed. Kathleen Quinlan appeared in Apollo 13 (1995), Delroy Lindo appeared in Ransom (1996), and Scott Glenn appeared in Backdraft (1991).The officiant at his wedding was the former child actor Bobs Watson (Boys Town) who was an ordained Methodist minister.Stepson of "Los Angeles Times" columnist and playwright Judy Howard.Was married at Magnolia Park United Methodist Church in Burbank, California.Played Opie Taylor at least once on Make Room for Daddy, the Andy Griffith Show, Gomer Pyle USMC, Mayberry RFD and in the TV reunion movie, Return to Mayberry. Played Richie Cunningham at least once on Love American Style, Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley and (voice only) Fonz and the Happy Days gang. Missed the Happy Days spin offs Mork and Mindy, Joanie Loves Chachi and Blansky's Beauties.As an actor, he was highly influenced by Andy Griffith.Had the following rankings on Premiere magazine's annual Power 100 List - #22 in 2006, #27 in 2005, #30 in 2004, #26 in 2003, #29 in 2002.Profiled in 2016 book "X Child Stars: Where Are They Now?" by Kathy Garver and Fred Ascher.Attended Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary School in Burbank, California.Shares the same birthday with Catherine Bach (March 1, 1954). His own acting mentor Andy Griffith, was also good friends with Bach's acting mentor James Best.There is an unsubstantiated rumor that he was considering adapting a British novel, The Devil Created Man In His Own Image, by Philip Steavenson about abuse of others into a film set in the United States.Father-in-law of Seth Gabel.Attended David Starr Jordan Middle School. |
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Ron Howard |
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Producer,Actor,Writer (IMDB) |
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All World |
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Producer,Actor,Writer |
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104 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 02:49:06 |
| Height: |
5' 9' (1.75 m) |
| Biography: |
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard is one of this generation\'s most popular directors. From the critically acclaimed dramas A Beautiful Mind (2001) and Apollo 13 (1995) to the hit comedies Parenthood (1989) and Splash (1984), he has created |
| Trivia: |
All of his four children are named after the places they were conceived: Bryce Dallas Howard in Dallas, TX; Paige Carlyle and Jocelyn Carlyle at the Hotel Carlyle in New York City; and Reed Cross after a specific road, according to Bryce Dallas Howard.Cast both of his parents in Apollo 13 (1995). Daughter Bryce Dallas Howard also had a cameo appearance.Henry Winkler is the godfather of Howard's children Bryce Dallas Howard, Paige Howard, Jocelyn Howard and Reed Howard.When he was a child actor, his father was very involved in his career, protecting him from unfair treatment and being strict with him (when necessary).With the death of his longtime friend and mentor Andy Griffith on July 3, 2012, he's the only original and youngest surviving cast member of The Andy Griffith Show (1960).Has directed two films on the American Film Institute's 100 Most Inspiring Movies of All Time. They are A Beautiful Mind (2001) at #93 and Apollo 13 (1995) at #12.As of 2018, has appeared in three films nominated for Best Picture Academy Award: The Music Man (1962), American Graffiti (1973) and A Beautiful Mind (2001). The last one won the category.Actor/comedian Andy Griffith took him, under his wing, when he was 6. He had friends with him before The Andy Griffith Show (1960), playing Griffith's only son. After the series went off the air, the two remained friends for nearly 45 years, until Griffith's death in 2012.He was awarded two Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Motion Pictures at 6931 Hollywood BLvd., and for Television at 6838 Hollywood Blvd.Has played the same character (Richie Cunningham) on four different series: Love, American Style (1969), Happy Days (1974), Laverne & Shirley (1976) and The Fonz and the Happy Days Gang (1980).He has directed his wife Cheryl Howard in eleven films: Grand Theft Auto (1977), Night Shift (1982), Splash (1984), Willow (1988), The Paper (1994), Apollo 13 (1995), Ransom (1996), Edtv (1999), A Beautiful Mind (2001), The Da Vinci Code (2006) and Angels & Demons (2009).Directed 9 different actors in Oscar-nominated performances: Don Ameche, Dianne Wiest, Ed Harris, Kathleen Quinlan, Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Giamatti, Frank Langella, and Glenn Close. Ameche and Connelly won Oscars for their performances in one of Howard's movies.Became a grandfather when his daughter, Bryce Dallas Howard, had a baby boy on February 16, 2007.He has appeared in two films that have been selected for the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically" significant: The Music Man (1962) and American Graffiti (1973). Interestingly enough, however, none of his films as a director have been inducted into the registry.Credits Andy Griffith as his favorite acting mentor/best friend.Has highly praised Andy Griffith for his stardom in acting/directing.Started two production companies, Major H Productions (which ran from 1977 until 1985) and, in 1985, Imagine Entertainment (from a merger of his previous Major H company with Brian Grazer's self-titled production company).For an American Film Institute poll, Howard chose One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) as his favorite film.Acted with Kathleen Quinlan in American Graffiti (1973), then directed her in Apollo 13 (1995).Son of Rance Howard and Jean Speegle Howard.He has directed his father Rance Howard in fifteen films: Grand Theft Auto (1977), Splash (1984), Cocoon (1985), Gung Ho (1986), Parenthood (1989), Far and Away (1992), The Paper (1994), Apollo 13 (1995), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), A Beautiful Mind (2001), The Missing (2003), Cinderella Man (2005), Frost/Nixon (2008), Angels & Demons (2009) and The Dilemma (2011).He has directed his younger brother Clint Howard in sixteen films: Grand Theft Auto (1977), Night Shift (1982), Splash (1984), Cocoon (1985), Gung Ho (1986), Parenthood (1989), Backdraft (1991), Far and Away (1992), The Paper (1994), Apollo 13 (1995), Edtv (1999), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), The Missing (2003), Cinderella Man (2005), Frost/Nixon (2008) and The Dilemma (2011).Is apparently a huge fan of cricket. Attended the final Ashes test match between England and Australia on September 12, 2005, while filming The Da Vinci Code (2006), and was spotted mingling with players in the Australian dressing room.In 1971 was a contestant on The Dating Game (1965) and ended up choosing Bachelorette #2, Nola Green.Older brother of Clint Howard.As of November 2017, after the death of Jim Nabors on November 30, 2017. Ron Howard is the youngest regular cast member, and one of only two regular or recurring (over 20 episodes portraying the same character) surviving cast members of The Andy Griffith Show (1960), along with surviving cast members Betty Lynn (Thelma Lou).Godfather of Max Winkler.Attended John Burroughs High School with Rene Russo.He was awarded the National Medal of Arts from the National Endowment of the Arts in 2003.In January 2006 he was residing in the Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island, SC.Was interested in directing Eye See You (2002) at one point, but decided to direct How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000).In 2007 "Forbes" magazine estimated his 2006 earnings to be approximately $35 million.Ranked #7 in VH1's of the "100 Greatest Kid Stars.".Best known on television for his starring roles as Opie Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show (1960) and as Richie Cunningham on Happy Days (1974).Knew Andy Griffith when he was going on 6 years old. He was friends with him until Griffith's death in 2012.Has played Winthrop Paroo in The Music Man (1962), and the title role in Huckleberry Finn (1975). Both roles were previously played by Eddie Hodges.Friends with: Marion Ross, Henry Winkler, Don Most, and Anson Williams.Has cast three fellow cast members of the "American Graffiti" movies in films he later directed. Kathleen Quinlan appeared in Apollo 13 (1995), Delroy Lindo appeared in Ransom (1996), and Scott Glenn appeared in Backdraft (1991).The officiant at his wedding was the former child actor Bobs Watson (Boys Town) who was an ordained Methodist minister.Stepson of "Los Angeles Times" columnist and playwright Judy Howard.Was married at Magnolia Park United Methodist Church in Burbank, California.Played Opie Taylor at least once on Make Room for Daddy, the Andy Griffith Show, Gomer Pyle USMC, Mayberry RFD and in the TV reunion movie, Return to Mayberry. Played Richie Cunningham at least once on Love American Style, Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley and (voice only) Fonz and the Happy Days gang. Missed the Happy Days spin offs Mork and Mindy, Joanie Loves Chachi and Blansky's Beauties.As an actor, he was highly influenced by Andy Griffith.Had the following rankings on Premiere magazine's annual Power 100 List - #22 in 2006, #27 in 2005, #30 in 2004, #26 in 2003, #29 in 2002.Profiled in 2016 book "X Child Stars: Where Are They Now?" by Kathy Garver and Fred Ascher.Attended Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary School in Burbank, California.Shares the same birthday with Catherine Bach (March 1, 1954). His own acting mentor Andy Griffith, was also good friends with Bach's acting mentor James Best.There is an unsubstantiated rumor that he was considering adapting a British novel, The Devil Created Man In His Own Image, by Philip Steavenson about abuse of others into a film set in the United States.Father-in-law of Seth Gabel.Attended David Starr Jordan Middle School. |
| Trademarks: |
Frequently casts father Rance Howard and brother Clint Howard in supporting roles.
Frequently uses music by James Horner and songs by Randy Newman.
Frequently casts Tom Hanks, Gary Sinise, Russell Crowe and Michael Keaton.
Works in multiple genres - comedy (Splash (1984), Gung Ho (1986)), drama (Apollo 13 (1995), A Beautiful Mind (2001), Frost/Nixon (2008)), thriller (The Da Vinci Code (2006), Angels & Demons (2009)), fantasy (Willow (1988), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)) and Western (The Missing (2003)).
Red hair and gapped front teeth |
| Quotes: |
[asked about the transition from child star to adolescent actor]: You're 14 or 15, and they can hire an 18-year-old and not have the child-labor law restrictions, and so they do. Just at the point when you're feeling confused and vulnerable, you're being rejected.
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It was always my dream to be a director. A lot of it had to do with controlling my own destiny, because as a young actor you feel at everyone's disposal. But I wanted to become a leader in the business.
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[asked what his future holds in 1979]: If I had to choose between a great acting job and a good directing job, I'd choose the directing job.
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I've always been interested in the Depression as this very dramatic pivotal period in American history. My dad grew up on a farm in Oklahoma and remembers playing with his toy tractor under the table while the local farmers talked with his grandfather about forming a local militia to protect the crops because they were afraid unemployed people from the town would come in and grab the crops.
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There is something inherently tough about Americans. They will not accept defeat. The astronauts of Apollo 13 (1995) would not give up, John Nash in A Beautiful Mind (2001) would not give up, and Jimmy Braddock [subject of Cinderella Man (2005)] would not surrender to poverty. |
| Salaries: |
The Dilemma (2011) - $10,000,000
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A Beautiful Mind (2002) - $10,000,000
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Eat My Dust (1976) - $100,000 + % |
| Job title: |
Producer,Actor,Writer |
| Others works: |
(1969) Album: "The Story and Song from the Haunted Mansion". Voice of "Mike" (as Ronny Howard). It was reissued in 1998 as a cassette tape titled, "A Spooky Night in Disney's Haunted Mansion", and a second reissue was re |
| Spouse: |
Cheryl Howard (June 7, 1975 - present) (4 children) |
| Children: |
Bryce Dallas HowardPaige HowardJocelyn HowardReed Howard |
| Parents: |
Rance Howard
Jean Speegle Howard |
| Relatives: |
Clint Howard (Sibling)
Theo Howard Gabel (Grandchild)
Beatrice Howard (Grandchild) |
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