The film featured performances by Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy, Tom Holland, Ben Whishaw, and Brendan Gleeson. But while we lost Rance late last year, Clint is carrying on the tradition in Solo: A Star Wars Story. [8][9], Howard was an avid golfer who played 150 rounds a year until hip replacements forced him to quit.[when? In the 1962 film version of The Music Man, Howard played Winthrop Paroo, the child with the lisp; the film starred Robert Preston and Shirley Jones. Howard also voiced Roo in Disney's animated shorts Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966) and Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day (1968), which were later incorporated into The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977), and Hathi Jr. in The Jungle Book (1967). Date of Birth: April 20, 1959. In 2000 he directed the live action children's fantasy film, How the Grinch Stole Christmas based of the Dr. Seuss children's book. It eventually grossed over $100 million domestically and $126 million worldwide. [38], Howard is currently scheduled to direct the film Thirteen Lives, about the Tham Luang cave rescue in 2018. Howard received the Academy Award for Best Director and Academy Award for Best Picture for A Beautiful Mind and was nominated again for the same awards for Frost/Nixon. Howard was the recipient of the Austin Film Festival's 2009 Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking Award. The film was released on May 23, 2018. He played a car thief/murderer in the season four Seinfeld episode "The Trip". They rented a house on the block south of the Desilu Studios, where The Andy Griffith Show was later filmed. Thurl Ravenscroft plays the Narrator, Pete Reneday plays the Ghost Host, and Eleanor Audley plays Madame Leota. [33] The film is based on the taped conversations known as the Frost/Nixon interviews between former United States President Richard Nixon and British talk show host David Frost. Despite the film receiving negative reviews from critics the film was a financial success earning $345 million at the box office. Despite losing money at the box office, the film was a critical success with website Rotten Tomatoes giving the film an approval rating of 93% with the critical consensus reading, "Frost/Nixon is weighty and eloquent; a cross between a boxing match and a ballet with Oscar worthy performances. Ron attended John Burroughs High School. 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). Ron Howard‘s son Reed recently had a baby!The Happy Days and Andy Griffith Show star seems to be very in love with his sweet little granddaughter. Rance Howard was serving three years in the United States Air Force at the time of Ron's birth. Ron Howard typically stands behind the camera these days, but the star is still instantly recognizable as the actor who once portrayed clean-cut teen Richie Cunningham. The film featured performances from Jennifer Connolly, Ed Harris, Josh Lucas, and Christopher Plummer. In 1976, Howard played Gillom Rogers in the movie The Shootist, with John Wayne's final screen performance. Howard married writer Cheryl Alley (born 1953) on June 7, 1975. Howard left Happy Days just before the start of its eighth season in 1980 when he was offered a contract to direct television movies for NBC, an arrangement that required Howard to remain exclusive with the network for one year. The father of director Ron Howard appeared in many of his films including Apollo 13 and A Beautiful Mind. The man is repugnant. It is said that Ron Howard comes from a Hollywood family, but what we did not mention is that both of Howard’s parents’ children followed their parents’ path. 0 0. If that is criticized so be it, but Howard Stern was a 24/7 personal assistant to Anna Nicole Smith, as well as loving husband, lawyer and friend to her. ], He is also known for his activity in the game World of Warcraft. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics the film was a financial success earning 137 million against it's budget of 60 million. Actor Rance Howard has died today at the age of 89. He also starred in the 1963 film The Courtship of Eddie's Father, with Glenn Ford. He tied the knot to Cheryl Alley on June 7, 1975. And yes, the children in Season 5 are indeed his real children. [19][20], In 1959, Howard had his first credited film role, in The Journey. And Ron Howard and Russell Crowe prove to be a solid combination."[32]. Unreliable citations may be challenged or deleted. Despite that, he is living a lavishing life with his family. [39], On November 24, 2020, Howard's drama film Hillbilly Elegy was released on Netflix. And Ron revealed the sad news about his father on social media. He appeared in June Allyson's CBS anthology series The DuPont Show with June Allyson in the episode "Child Lost"; in The Twilight Zone episode "Walking Distance"; a few episodes of the first season of the sitcom Dennis the Menace, as Stewart, one of Dennis's friends; and several first- and second-season episodes of The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis. Does it get easier? Director Ron Howard has given fans a sneak peek at his brother Clint Howard's character in Solo: A Star Wars Story.Anticipation continues to grow ahead of the release of the newest Star Wars standalone, this one focusing on the younger days of iconic Han Solo. by Joanie's hula hoop: reply 6: 10/25/2011: Jesus, OP, I always think that people like you who write stuff like this are shut-in virgins. The film was a financial failure, but was well reviewed among critics. Howard officially replaced directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller on June 22, 2017; they were let go from their position two days earlier, reportedly due to their refusal to compromise with Lucasfilm over the direction of the film; reportedly the directors encouraged significant improvisations by the actors, which was believed by some at Lucasfilm to be "shifting the story off-course". The film also featured performances from Gary Sinise, Ed Harris, and Kathleen Quinlan. The father of director Ron Howard appeared in many of his films including Apollo 13 and A Beautiful Mind. 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.[1]. Reed Howard was born to his renowned dad, Ron Howard, as we stated earlier. In 1981, Howard formed The Kempsters, a new wave rock and roll group that was composed mostly of his friends who were neighbors with him on Kemp Street. His father, Ron, is an American filmmaker and actor best known for his movies, The Music Man, The Courtship of Eddie, American Graffiti, Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind, and Solo: A Star Wars Story. From going fishing with his Pa at age 6 on The Andy Griffith Show to leading a marching band two years later in The Music Man to his iconic role as the best friend of one of the coolest guys on television in Happy Days, Ron Howard has had a stellar acting career.But his footprint in the annals of Hollywood has been his directing. The younger brother of director/actor Ron Howard, Clint Howard was born in Burbank, California. In 2016, Howard directed the film In the Heart of the Sea about the sinking of the American whaling ship Essex in 1820, an event that inspired Herman Melville's 1851 novel Moby-Dick. Howard is also known for directing the children's fantasy film How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) as well as the Robert Langdon film series, The Da Vinci Code (2006), Angels & Demons (2009), and Inferno (2016). In 1995, Howard gained widespread praise and recognition in the historical docudrama Apollo 13 (1995). As a child, he also played recurring roles in the TV series "The Baileys of Balboa", "Please Don't Eat the Daisies" and "Gentle Ben", & in an episode of Star Trek, Called The Corbomite Maneuver . Acting on The Andy Griffith Show felt a lot like living in Mayberry, NC, the idyllic burg where the classic 1960 to 1968 sitcom was set. Imagine has produced several films including Friday Night Lights, 8 Mile, and Inside Deep Throat, as well as the television series 24, Felicity, and Arrested Development which Howard also narrated. A preposterously premature prediction of next year's Oscar winners. He also starred in Ron's first full length feature, Grand Theft Auto. Before leaving Happy Days in 1980, Howard made his directing debut with the 1977 low-budget comedy/action film Grand Theft Auto, based on a script he co-wrote with his father, Rance. On the Happy Days set, he developed an on- and off-screen chemistry with series leads Winkler and Tom Bosley. [6], Howard is a Republican (contrasting with his brother, Ron, a Democrat). He also appeared in two Happy Days TV reunions: 1992's The Happy Days Reunion Special, a retrospective hosted by Winkler that aired on ABC; and 2005's The Happy Days 30th Anniversary Reunion, co-produced by Winkler, where he was again reunited with most of the surviving cast. Reed Howard Father Ron Howard. “Clint and I have been blessed to be Rance Howard’s sons. Ron Howard: Professional Life, Career Featured in the cast as Dr. McIvers is Ron Howard's father Rance Howard.[22]. Rotten Tomatoes gave it an approval rating of 80% based on reviews from 214 critics with an average score of 7.4/10. Credited as "Ronny Howard", he portrayed the son of the title character (played by Andy Griffith) for all eight seasons of the show. Brothers Ron and Clint Howard may have lots in common: same parents, Hollywood careers that have each stretched for five decades and working together in … [44][45][46] They have four children: daughters Bryce Dallas Howard (born 1981), twins Jocelyn Carlyle and Paige Howard (born 1985), and son Reed Cross (born 1987). The family moved to Hollywood in 1958, the year before the birth of his younger brother Clint Howard. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/asa-howard-42593.php [1] Howard went on to direct several TV movies for NBC between 1978 and 1982, including the 1982 TV movie, Skyward, starring Bette Davis. The film starred Kurt Russell, Donald Sutherland, and Robert De Niro. [1] His big directorial break came in 1982, with Night Shift, featuring Michael Keaton, Shelley Long, and Henry Winkler.[1]. : Ronald Reagan", "Andy Griffith: Ron Howard shares memories", "How the Han Solo film broke apart – with Ron Howard picking up the pieces", "Ron Howard Comments on Taking Over The Han Solo Movie", "Ron Howard Will Teach You Directing, In Case There's a 'Star Wars' in Your Future – Watch", "Netflix's 'Hillbilly Elegy' Is Getting Destroyed by Critics", "Showtime & Imagine Team For Aztec Drama Directed By Ron Howard & Penned By Jose Rivera", Cheryl Howard Crew: To the Pier, Intrepidly, 2002 Commencement Address (USC School of Cinema-Television), The Interviews: An Oral History of Television, Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture – Howard, Ron, Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Director, Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film, Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ron_Howard&oldid=992574625, Best Musical or Comedy Actor Golden Globe (television) winners, Producers who won the Best Picture Academy Award, United States National Medal of Arts recipients, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Turner Classic Movies person ID same as Wikidata, Wikipedia articles with CANTIC identifiers, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SELIBR identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SNAC-ID identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SUDOC identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Episode: "Between the Dark and the Daylight", Episode: "Gary Here Comes Glory!" Howard first came to prominence as a child actor, guest-starring in several television series, including an episode of The Twilight Zone. Newsner. [40][41] The film was received well by general audiences, with a 83% user approval on Rotten Tomatoes.[42]. The film was a massive financial success earning $335 million off a budget of $52 million. Not much is known about his mom. But sadly, Rance Howard died after that portrayal in … Ron Howard's siblings: Ron Howard's brother is Clint Howard. Rance Howard, Ron’s dad, did portray himself in the scene where he was watching the security cameras at Ron’s house. Howard was born in Duncan, Oklahoma, in 1954, the elder son of Jean Speegle Howard (1927–2000), an actress, and Rance Howard (1928–2017), a director, writer, and actor. I am also wondering if he is sick. He’s the award-winning director behind classic films like A Beautiful Mind and Apollo 13, but Ron Howard deserves recognition for being the loving dad of his four kids. In the episode, Seth wants to learn to play an instrument in his father's band, but it looks as if he will not have the time; he has been diagnosed with leukemia. The concept of death – and the unfairness of it all – is an extremely difficult one for Jason to accept, and it is up to Grandpa to help the boy through this crisis. He was seen in an episode of Married... with Children as a creepy janitor. The film premiered at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival and received positive reviews from critics. On 1-3-1954 Ron Howard (nickname: Ronnie) was born in Duncan, Oklahoma, USA. Howard has a younger brother named Clint Howard, who is also an actor. Josh Wolowitz is Howard Wolowitz's younger half-brother. Fans cannot get enough photos of her as well! Howard continued directing such films as the biographical drama A Beautiful Mind (2001), the biographical sports drama Cinderella Man (2005), the historical drama Frost/Nixon (2008), the biographical sports drama Rush (2013), and the historical adventure film In the Heart of the Sea (2016). He also played little Billy Taft, the nephew of Dr. Richard Kimble, in the season one episode of The Fugitive, "Home is the Hunted" (1964). Howard appeared on the 1969 Disneyland Records album The Story and Song from the Haunted Mansion. In 1988, he directed the dark fantasy drama film Willow starring Val Kilmer and Warwick Davis. In 1994 Howard directed the newspaper comedy drama ensemble starring Michael Keaton, Glenn Close, Marisa Tomei, Jason Alexander, Jason Robards and Robert Duvall. In 1982, their original drummer, Mike "Spooner" Bauer, was replaced by Tony Rodriquez and the band played regularly at Madame Wong's West. Some of the effects and ideas that were planned but never permanently made it to the attraction are mentioned here: the Raven speaks in the Stretching Room, and the Hatbox Ghost is mentioned during the Attic scene. He was a junior at John Burroughs High School in Burbank, California and fell in love with her at first sight. The film went on to receive eight Academy Award nominations including a win for Best Picture and a nomination and win for Howard as Best Director. In 1958, his family moved to Hollywood, the year before the birth of his younger brother, Clint Howard. Howard was born in Duncan, Oklahoma, in 1954, the elder son of Jean Speegle Howard (1927–2000), an actress, and Rance Howard (1928–2017), a director, writer, and actor. 0 0. Howard played Steve Bolander in George Lucas' coming-of-age film American Graffiti in 1973. They have four children: twins Jocelyn Carlyle and Paige Howard, oldest daughter Bryce Dallas Howard, and son Reed Cross. Learn how and when to remove these template messages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, "The residents of Andy Griffith's Mayberry: Where are they now? [24] The film was a critical hit and received two Academy Award nominations. [7] He has German, English, Scottish, Irish, and Dutch ancestry. https://www.closerweekly.com/posts/andy-griffith-ron-howard-161718 Courtesy of Ron Howard The Hollywood siblings remember their actor father who died of West Nile virus last week at 89. The family moved to Hollywoodin 1958, the year before the birth of his … ( consider Jack Nicholson has only done about 35 movies plus tv) Im flabberghasted ! Sure Howard Stern lived with Anna Nicole Smith and he didn't have any of his own income. The film was a box office and critical success. Clint Howard married Melanie Sorich on October 29, 1995. The star appears to have the perfect family. According to Reed Howard’s social media […] He is the younger brother of actor and director Ron Howard. Born March 2, 1981, in Los Angeles, California, Howard is the oldest of four children born to movie director Ron Howard and his wife, actress Cheryl. It was written by Peter Morgan and starred Chris Hemsworth as Hunt, Daniel Brühl as Lauda, and Olivia Wilde as Suzy Miller. From going fishing with his Pa at age 6 on The Andy Griffith Show to leading a marching band two years later in The Music Man to his iconic role as the best friend of one of the coolest guys on television in Happy Days, Ron Howard has had a stellar acting career.But his footprint in the annals of Hollywood has been his directing. Josh is an oceanography student from San Diego who learned about Howard after his mother's lawyers contacted him. ", "Actress keeps name of her famous family", "Ron Howard's 'Breakthrough'? Clinton Engle Howard (born April 20, 1959) is an American character actor and comedian. Howard… Ron Howard's history of casting both father Rance (Far and Away, Cinderella Man) and little brother Clint (Apollo 13, How the Grinch Stole Christmas) in his projects goes back decades now. Ron Howard’s only son is the spitting image of his beloved Happy Days character Richie Cunningham. He actually makes me physically sick! ...flirty hooker opposite her real-life brother Justin Bateman. He played Leon, a toddler in a cowboy outfit who wandered around Mayberry and silently offered people a bite of his sandwich, to which they would respond, "No thanks, Leon. Recalling his experiences as a child actor on set, he commented, I was five years old. "[37], In November 2017, Howard announced that he would be teaching his first directing class. The film is based on the memoir of the same name by J. D. Vance and was adapted for the screen by Vanessa Taylor. His first prominent role was as a regular on the series Gentle Ben (1967–69). Howard appeared in various Star Trek episodes: In 2003, Howard played Johnny Bark on Arrested Development in the season one episode "Key Decisions", which was produced and narrated by his brother, Ron. They lived in Hollywood for at least three years, before moving to Burbank. But I had to pretend it was a real turtle that the audience just wasn't seeing, and it was dead, so I was supposed to be crying and very emotional, and I remember him looking at that little turtle and talking to me about how it was kind of funny to have to pretend that was dead. Josh is an oceanography student from San Diego who learned about Howard after his mother's lawyers contacted him. Even forgetting any age differences, Ron always had a thing for Fleur, and it might not have … Ronald William Howard (born March 1, 1954) is an American film director, producer and actor. He also directed the science fiction comedy-drama Cocoon (1985) starring Don Ameche, Hume Cronyn, Wilfred Brimley, and Brian Dennehy. Ron Howard, 65, met his wife, Cheryl, in high school. For other people named Ronald Howard, see, American film director, producer, and actor, Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie, List of awards and nominations received by Ron Howard, "Full list of Oscar winners and nominees", "Les Moonves, Dick Wolf and Ron Howard Among TV 'Hall of Fame' Inductees", "Ron Howard receives rare 2nd star on Hollywood Walk of Fame", "Pals of the Saddle- Ron Howard [Archive] – JWMB – The Original John Wayne Message Board! Ron Howard’s brother, Clint Howard, has been working in the entertainment industry for more than five decades and has amazed all viewers by doing indelible genres one after another. Of course, all fans know, that Fleur Delacour ended up marrying Ron's eldest brother, Bill. [36] At the time, the film was nearly completed, with three and a half weeks left to film and another five weeks of reshoots scheduled. In 1974, Howard guest-starred as Seth Turner, the best friend of Jason Walton (Jon Walmsley), in The Waltons, "The Gift". Most would say a close family friend helped them make the arrangements with their input. He never said a word, but was always offering someone a bite. He made his 140 million dollar fortune with Opie Taylor On The Andy Griffith Show, The Da Vinci Code, Angels & Demons. [15][16] The family moved to Hollywood in 1958, the year before the birth of his younger brother Clint Howard. Please help this article by looking for better, more reliable sources. Ron Howard was born on 1 March 1954 at Duncan, Oklahoma. He is Ron Howard’s older brother, but was still the second to venture into cinematography. Ron Howard's Personal Life. Ron’s brother, Clinton Howard, is also an American actor. I guess I never notice him unless its in a Ron Howard movie. Howard Long Jr. was born in 1990, to famous football personality Howie Long, and mother Diane Addonizio, a non-practicing lawyer and businesswoman; he holds American nationality and is of white ethnic background. [7] On January 29, 2016, three days before the Iowa Caucuses, he endorsed United States Senator Ted Cruz of Texas for the Republican presidential nomination. Ron Howard is one of the most successful media personality. His original name is Ronald William Howard and is the eldest child of Jean Speegle Howard and Rance Howard. This film was also a critical and financial hit. Unlike Ron, who is a liberal Democrat, Howard is a conservative Republican. In 2013, Howard directed sports drama Rush, based on the Hunt–Lauda rivalry between two Formula One drivers, the British James Hunt and the Austrian Niki Lauda during the 1976 Formula 1 motor-racing season. His films included the comedies Night Shift (1982), Splash (1984), and Cocoon (1985) as well as the fantasy Willow (1988), the thriller Backdraft (1991), and the newspaper comedy drama film The Paper (1994). The man is repugnant. As a child, he also played recurring roles in the TV series "The Baileys of Balboa", "Please Don't Eat the Daisies" and "Gentle Ben", & in an episode of Star Trek, Called The Corbomite Maneuver . In 1958, he moved with his parents to Hollywood, and a year later his younger brother Clint Howard was born. He later attended the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts but did not graduate. The series began with The Da Vinci Code (2006) with Tom Hanks as Langdon, featuring performances by Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen, and Alfred Molina. The actor & director is married to Cheryl Howard, his starsign is Pisces and he is now 66 years of age. He is simply HIJJUS looking. He had roles in the films The Waterboy and Apollo 13, as well as on TV shows, playing characters such as Mark Wedloe on Gentle Ben, Stanley on The Baileys of Balboa (1964–1965), Steve on The Cowboys (1974), and as Creepy Rodney on My Name Is Earl (2006–2008). Childhood & Early Life Ron Howard was born Ronald William Howard on 1 March 1954, in Duncan, Oklahoma. — Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) February 1, 2019 He has German, English, Scottish, Irish, and Dutch ancestry. Howard followup film was the biographical drama film A Beautiful Mind starring Russell Crowe as the American mathematician John Nash who struggled with paranoid schizophrenia. Howard plays the game under the name Extas on the Herod Classic realm. As Chuck, O'Herlihy played the basketball jock / older brother of Richie and Joanie (Erin Moran). The film stars Academy Award nominee's Glenn Close and Amy Adams. Today he passed at 89,” he wrote in a touching post on Twitter. He has German, English, Scottish, Irish, and Dutch ancestry. 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. [39] Afterwards, he will direct a biopic of pianist Lang Lang. ", In 1960, Howard was cast as Opie Taylor in The Andy Griffith Show. Tragically, however, the Howard family suffered a huge loss in November 2017 when their patriarch passed away. He also starred in an episode of Rod Serling's Night Gallery as Herbie, a ten-year-old boy who predicts the near future, and played Billy in the made for television version of John Steinbeck's The Red Pony, with Henry Fonda and Maureen O'Hara. Howard was tutored at Desilu Studios during his early days. Frank Langella portrayed Nixon opposite Michael Sheen as Frost. Ron Howard's in laws: Ron Howard's son in law is Seth Gabel. He is Ron Howard’s older brother, but was still the second to venture into cinematography. Howard began his career when he was two, appearing in five episodes of The Andy Griffith Show, then starring his older brother Ron. He later became the respected director of such popular movies as Splash (1984), Apollo 13 (1995), and A Beautiful Mind (2001). Jeff Dunham does not have any siblings Jeff was adopted by Howard and Joyce Dunham The three remained friends until Bosley's death in October 2010. Oscar-winning director, Ron Howard has four beautiful children including a set of twins and is married to the love of his life. O'Herlihy is a few months younger than Howard, even though he was cast as his older brother. Ron Howard's history of casting both father Rance (Far and Away, Cinderella Man) and little brother Clint (Apollo 13, How the Grinch Stole Christmas) in his projects goes back decades now. I am also wondering if he is sick. Ron Howard is a married man, he exchanged a vow with Cheryl Alley on June 7, 1975. Earlier versions show a younger Ronny Howard on the other side. All three films received mixed reviews but were popular among audiences. Ron Howard, American filmmaker who first achieved fame as an actor in the TV series The Andy Griffith Show and Happy Days. Ron Howard FameChain Links. And I was preoccupied with the prop that was in my hand, because it was a toy turtle. Even though he's only like 58 years old he looks like hes got cancer or aids. The film received widespread critical acclaim with Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times praised the film in his review saying: "A powerful story, one of the year's best films, told with great clarity and remarkable technical detail, and acted without pumped-up histrionics. Howard's direction for the 1995 docudrama film Apollo 13 received praise from critics. He appeared as Barry Stewart on The Eleventh Hour in 1965; on I Spy, in the episode "Little Boy Lost", in 1966; as Henry Fonda's son in an ABC series, The Smith Family, in 1968; as Jodah, in "Land of the Giants", in 1969; as a boy whose father was shot, on the TV show "Daniel Boone", in 1971–72; and as an underage Marine on M*A*S*H in the episode "Sometimes You Hear the Bullet", in 1973. He also played Sanders in Alabama Moon and Dr. Owen in Nobody Gets Out Alive, which was written and directed by filmmaker Jason Christopher. Howard's last significant on-screen role was a reprise of his famous role as Opie Taylor in the 1986 TV movie Return to Mayberry, an Andy Griffith Show reunion reuniting him with Griffith, Don Knotts, and most of the cast. "[31] The film went on the receive 9 Academy Award nominations including Best Picture. [citation needed]. 1981. On 1-3-1954 Ron Howard was born in Duncan, Oklahoma. [4] He was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 2013. 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