Pals Of The Saddle- Ron Howard

[ethanedwards]

RON HOWARD

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Information from IMDb

Date of birth (location)
1 March 1954
Duncan, Oklahoma, USA

Sometimes Credited As:
Ronnie Howard / Ronny Howard

Birth name
Ronald William Howard
Height
5' 9" (1.75 m)

Spouse

Cheryl Howard (7 June 1975 - present) 4 children

Trade mark

Frequently casts father Rance Howard and brother Clint Howard in supporting roles.

Frequently uses music by James Horner.

Often works with Tom Hanks (Splash (1984); _Apollo 13 (1995)_ ; The Da Vinci Code (2006), Gary Sinise (_Apollo 13 (1995)_ ; Ransom (1996)), and 'Russell Crowe (I)' (A Beautiful Mind (2001); Cinderella Man (2005)).

Mini biography

Ron was born in Oklahoma, into an acting family - his father had realized a boyhood dream of acting by attending the University of Oklahoma and majoring in drama, and his mother went through acting school in New York. He was in his first movie at 18 months, Frontier Woman (1956), although his first real part was at the age of 4. Soon a regular on "Playhouse 90" (1956) he was cast as Opie on "The Andy Griffith Show" (1960), and later moved from a child in Mayberry to America's teenager as Richie Cunningham in "Happy Days" (1974). The life of a child star is certainly not routine, but Ron's parents wanted his life to be as normal as possible - he attended public schools and at age 15 even took nine months off to play a basketball season. The transition from child actor to adult actor is always difficult, but for Ron the real transition was from child actor to adult director. There were some film roles, such as The Shootist (1976) for which he received a Golden Globe nomination, but his dream and now his focus was directing. He had begun shooting films at age 15 with a Super-8 camera, and after high school spent two years in a film program at the University of Southern California, but then left, feeling he could learn more from actual experience. That first film was the hardest to finance, but he struck a deal with Roger Corman - he would star in _Eat My Dust! (1976)_ and Corman would produce Grand Theft Auto (1977) which Howard would direct (he also wrote the script and starred). It was a success, and his directorial career was jump-started. Married since 1975 to his high school sweetheart, he, in 1997, is enjoying a life of telling stories as one of Hollywood's top directors.
IMDb mini-biography by
Bruce Cameron

Trivia

In 1971, was a contestant on "The Dating Game" (1965) and ended up choosing Bachelorette #2, Nola Green.

Son of actor/director Rance Howard and actress Jean Speegle Howard.

Brother of Clint Howard.

Went to high school with actress Rene Russo.

Daughters: Bryce Dallas Howard (b. 1981), Jocelyn Carlyle (twin, b. 1985), Paige Carlyle (twin, b. 1985). Son: Reed Cross (b. 1987).

All of Howard's four children are named after the places they were conceived: Bryce Dallas in Dallas, Texas, 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.

Acted with Kathleen Quinlan in American Graffiti (1973), then directed her in Apollo 13 (1995).

Cast both of his parents in Apollo 13 (1995). Daughter Bryce also has a cameo appearance.

Ranked #26 in Premiere's 2003 annual Power 100 List. Had ranked #29 in 2002.

Recipient of a (USA) National Medal of Arts, 2003.

Born on the same day as Catherine Bach, who is best known as "Daisy Duke" from "The Dukes of Hazzard" (1979).

Directed 7 different actors in Oscar-nominated performances: Don Ameche, Dianne Wiest, Ed Harris, Kathleen Quinlan, Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, and Paul Giamatti. Ameche and Connelly won Oscars for their performances in one of Howard's movies.

Ranked #27 on Premiere's 2005 Power 50 List. Had ranked #30 in 2004.

Ranked #7 in Vh1's of the "100 Greatest Kid Stars"

Is apparently a big fan of cricket. Attended the final Ashes test match between England vs. Australia on 12th September 2005 whilst filming The Da Vinci Code (2006), and was spotted mingling with players in the Australian dressing room.

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).

As a director, he's known for being versatile and exploring different sorts of movies (e.g.comedy, drama, fantasy, etc.).

He was awarded the National Medal of Arts from the National Endowment of the Arts in 2003.

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.

Ranked #22 on Premiere's 2006 "Power 50" list. Had ranked #27 in 2005.

Father-in-law of Seth Gabel

Played Winthrop Paroo in The Music Man, and the title role in Huckleberry Finn. Both roles were previously played by Eddie Hodges.

Personal quotes

[When 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."

"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."

[When 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."

"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."

"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 Jim Braddock would not surrender to poverty".

"I've acted with all types, I've directed all types. What you want to understand as a director, is what actors have to offer. They'll get at it however they get at it. If you can understand that, you can get your work done."

"I'm not a caterer. I just have to stay with my creative convictions. At some point, you have to just get past the special-interest groups and do what you're there to do, which is make a movie."
Salary
A Beautiful Mind (2001) $10,000,000

Where are they now

(January 2006) Currently resides in the Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina

Actor - filmography

1. "Arrested Development" (voice) (uncredited) .... Narrator
- Exit Strategy (2006) TV Episode (voice) (uncredited) .... Narrator
- Fakin' It (2006) TV Episode (voice) (uncredited) .... Narrator
- Family Ties (2006) TV Episode (voice) (uncredited) .... Narrator
- S.O.B.s (2006) TV Episode (voice) (uncredited) .... Narrator
- Making a Stand (2005) TV Episode (voice) (uncredited) .... Narrator
(47 more)
2. A Beautiful Mind (2001) (uncredited) .... Man at Gouverners Ball
3. Osmosis Jones (2001) (voice) .... Tom Colonic
4. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) (uncredited) .... Townsperson
... aka The Grinch (Australia) (UK) (USA: promotional title)
... aka Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (USA: complete title)
... aka Grinch, Der (Germany)

5. "Frasier"
- Good Samaritan (1999) TV Episode (voice) .... Stephen
6. Return to Mayberry (1986) (TV) .... Opie Taylor
7. David Letterman's Holiday Film Festival (1985) (TV) .... (segment "But I'm Happy")
8. "Happy Days" .... Richard 'Richie' Cunningham (1974-1980)
... aka Happy Days Again (USA: syndication title)
- Passages: Part 2 (1984) TV Episode .... Richie Cunningham
- Welcome Home: Part 2 (1983) TV Episode .... Richie Cunningham
- Welcome Home: Part 1 (1983) TV Episode .... Richie Cunningham
- The Roaring Twenties (1980) TV Episode .... Richie Cunningham/Asst. DA Cecil Cunningham
- My Favourite Orkan (1978) TV Episode .... Richard 'Richie' Cunningham
(33 more)
9. When Your Lover Leaves (1983) (TV)
10. "Saturday Night Live"
... aka SNL (USA: informal title)
... aka SNL 25 (USA)
- Episode #8.3 (1982) TV Episode .... Host
11. Night Shift (1982) (uncredited) .... Annoying Sax Player/Boy Making out with Girlfriend in Front of Chuck's Apartment
12. Fire on the Mountain (1981) (TV) .... Lee Mackie
13. "Insight"
- The Needle's Eye (1981) TV Episode
14. Bitter Harvest (1981) (TV) .... Ned De Vries
15. Act of Love (1980) (TV) .... Leon Cybulkowski
16. "The Fonz and the Happy Days Gang" (1980) TV Series (voice) .... Richie Cunningham
17. "Laverne & Shirley"
... aka Laverne & Shirley & Company (USA: syndication title)
... aka Laverne & Shirley & Friends (USA: syndication title)
- Shotgun Wedding: Part 2 (1979) TV Episode .... Richie Cunningham
- Excuse Me, May I Cut In? (1976) TV Episode .... Richie Cunningham
18. More American Graffiti (1979) .... Steve Bolander
... aka Purple Haze
19. Grand Theft Auto (1977) .... Sam Freeman
20. The Shootist (1976) .... Gillom Rogers
21. Eat My Dust (1976) .... Hoover Niebold
22. The First Nudie Musical (1976) (uncredited) .... Auditioning actor
23. I'm a Fool (1976) (TV)
24. Huckleberry Finn (1975) (TV) .... Huckleberry Finn
25. "Disneyland"
... aka Disney's Wonderful World (USA: new title)
... aka The Disney Sunday Movie (USA: new title)
... aka The Magical World of Disney (USA: new title)
... aka The Wonderful World of Disney (USA: new title)
... aka Walt Disney (USA: new title)
... aka Walt Disney Presents (USA: new title)
... aka Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (USA: new title)
- Wild Country: Part 2 (1975) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Virgil
- Wild Country: Part 1 (1975) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Virgil
- Smoke: Part 2 (1970) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Chris
- Smoke: Part 1 (1970) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Chris
- A Boy Called Nuthin': Part 2 (1967) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Richie 'Nuthin'' Caldwell
(1 more)
26. Locusts (1974) (TV) .... Donny Fletcher
27. The Spikes Gang (1974) .... Les Richter
28. The Migrants (1974) (TV) .... Lyle Barlow
29. "The Waltons"
- The Gift (1974) TV Episode .... Seth Turner
30. Happy Mother's Day, Love George (1973) .... Johnny
... aka Run, Stranger, Run (USA: TV title)
31. American Graffiti (1973) (as Ronny Howard) .... Steve Bolander
32. "M*A*S*H"
- Sometimes You Hear the Bullet (1973) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Private Wendell Peterson
33. "Bonanza"
... aka Ponderosa (USA: rerun title)
- The Initiation (1972) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Ted Hoag
34. "The Bold Ones: The New Doctors"
... aka The New Doctors
- Discovery at Fourteen (1972) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Cory Merlino
35. "Love, American Style"
- Love and Happy Days/Love and the Newscasters (1972) TV Episode .... Richie Cunningham (segment "Love and Happy Days")
36. "The Smith Family" (1971) TV Series (as Ronny Howard) .... Bob Smith (1971-1972)
37. The Wild Country (1971) (as Ronny Howard) .... Virgil
... aka The Newcomers
38. "Lassie"
... aka Jeff's Collie (USA)
... aka Timmy and Lassie (USA: syndication title)
- Here Comes Glory!: Part 2 (1970) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Gary
- Here Comes Glory!: Part 1 (1970) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Gary
39. Smoke (1970) (TV) (as Ronny Howard) .... Chris
40. "Gunsmoke"
... aka Gun Law (UK)
... aka Marshal Dillon (USA: rerun title)
- Charlie Noon (1969) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Jamie
41. "Lancer"
- The Measure of a Man (1969) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Turk Caudle
- Jelly (1968) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Willy
42. "Daniel Boone"
- A Man Before His Time (1969) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Luke
43. "Land of the Giants"
- Genius at Work (1969) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Jodar
44. "Judd for the Defense"
- Between the Dark and the Daylight (1969) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Phil Beeton
45. "The F.B.I."
- The Runaways (1968) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Jess Orkin
46. "Mayberry R.F.D."
- Andy and Helen Get Married (1968) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Opie Taylor
47. "The Andy Griffith Show" (as Ronny Howard) .... Opie Taylor
... aka Andy of Mayberry (USA: rerun title)
- A Girl for Goober (1968) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Opie Taylor
- Sam for Town Council (1968) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Opie Taylor
- Emmett's Anniversary (1968) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Opie Taylor
- Aunt Bee's Big Moment (1968) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Opie Taylor
- Goober Goes to an Auto Show (1968) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Opie Taylor
(101 more)
48. A Boy Called Nuthin' (1967) (TV) (as Ronny Howard) .... Richie `Nuthin'´ Caldwell
49. "Gentle Ben"
- Green-Eyed Bear (1967) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Jody Cutler
50. "The Monroes"
- Teaching the Tiger to Purr (1967) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Timothy Prescott
51. "I Spy"
- Little Boy Lost (1966) TV Episode .... Alan Loden
52. "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C."
- Opie Joins the Marines (1966) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Opie Taylor
53. "The Big Valley"
- Night of the Wolf (1965) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Tommy
54. Village of the Giants (1965) (as Ronny Howard) .... Genius
55. "The Fugitive"
- Cry Uncle (1964) TV Episode .... Gus
56. "Dr. Kildare"
- A Candle in the Window (1964) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Jerry Prentice
57. "The Great Adventure"
- Plague (1964) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Daniel Waterhouse
58. "The Eleventh Hour"
- Is Mr. Martian Coming Back? (1963) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Barry Stewart
59. The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963) (as Ronny Howard) .... Eddie
60. "Route 66"
- Poor Little Kangaroo Rat (1962) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Chet
61. The Music Man (1962) (as Ronny Howard) .... Winthrop Paroo
... aka Meredith Willson's The Music Man (USA: complete title)
62. "The New Breed"
- So Dark the Night (1962) TV Episode .... Tommy Simms
63. "General Electric Theater"
... aka G.E. Theater (USA: informal short title)
- Tippy-Top (1961) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Randy
- Mr. O'Malley (1959) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Barnaby Baxter
64. Door-to-Door Maniac (1961) (as Ronnie Howard) .... Bobby
... aka Last Blood (USA: video title)
65. "Dennis the Menace"
... aka Just Dennis (UK)
- Dennis by Proxy (1960) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Stewart
- The Party Line (1960) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Stewart
- Dennis Haunts a House (1960) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Stewart
- The Fishing Trip (1959) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Stewart
- Dennis and the Signpost (1959) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Stewart
66. "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis"
- Room at the Bottom (1960) TV Episode .... Math Teacher's Son
67. "Make Room for Daddy"
... aka The Danny Thomas Show (USA: new title)
- Danny Meets Andy Griffith (1960) TV Episode .... Opie Taylor
68. "The DuPont Show with June Allyson"
... aka The June Allyson Show
- Child Lost (1959) TV Episode (as Ronny Howard) .... Wim
69. "The Twilight Zone"
- Walking Distance (1959) TV Episode (as Ronnie Howard) .... The Wilcox Boy
70. "Johnny Ringo"
... aka The Westerners (USA: syndication title)
- The Accused (1959) TV Episode (uncredited) .... Ricky Parrot
71. The Journey (1959) (as Ronny Howard) .... Billy Rhinelander
72. Frontier Woman (1956) (uncredited) .... Bit Part

Producer - filmography

Arrested Development (2010) (announced) (executive producer)
Frost/Nixon (2008) (producer)
Changeling (2008) (producer)
1. Curious George (2006) (producer)
2. "The Inside" (2005) TV Series (executive producer)
3. Cinderella Man (2005) (producer)
4. "Arrested Development" (executive producer)
- The Sword of Destiny (2005) TV Episode (executive producer)
- Motherboy XXX (2005) TV Episode (executive producer)
5. Inside Deep Throat (2005) (producer) (uncredited)
6. The Alamo (2004) (producer)
... aka Bowie (Philippines: English title: review title)
7. The Missing (2003/I) (producer)
8. A Beautiful Mind (2001) (producer)
9. "24" (2001) TV Series (executive producer) (uncredited)
10. "The Beast" (2001) TV Series (executive producer)
11. Silicon Follies (2001) (TV) (executive producer)
12. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) (producer)
... aka The Grinch (Australia) (UK) (USA: promotional title)
... aka Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (USA: complete title)
... aka Grinch, Der (Germany)
13. "Sports Night"
- Quo Vadimus (2000) TV Episode (executive producer)
- La Forza Del Destino (2000) TV Episode (executive producer)
- Bells and a Siren (2000) TV Episode (executive producer)
- April Is the Cruelest Month (2000) TV Episode (executive producer)
- Draft Day: Part 2 - The Fall of Ryan O'Brian (2000) TV Episode (executive producer)
(40 more)
14. "Wonderland" (executive producer)
- Pilot (2000) TV Episode (executive producer)
15. Beyond the Mat (1999) (producer)
... aka Beyond the Mat: Unrated Director's Cut (USA: director's cut)
16. Edtv (1999) (producer)
... aka Ed TV (USA: poster title)
17. "The PJs" (1999) TV Series (executive producer)
18. Student Affairs (1999) (TV) (producer)
19. "Felicity" (1998) TV Series (executive producer)
20. "From the Earth to the Moon" (1998) (mini) TV Series (producer)
21. "Hiller and Diller" (1997) TV Series (executive producer)
22. Inventing the Abbotts (1997) (producer)
23. The Chamber (1996) (producer)
24. Far and Away (1992) (producer)
25. Closet Land (1991) (executive producer)
26. The Doors (1991) (executive producer) (uncredited)
27. "Parenthood" (1990) TV Series (executive producer)
28. The `burbs (1989) (executive producer)
29. Clean and Sober (1988) (executive producer)
30. Vibes (1988) (executive producer)
... aka Vibes: The Secret of the Golden Pyramids (Philippines: English title)
31. Lone Star Kid (1988) (TV) (executive producer)
32. No Man's Land (1987) (executive producer)
33. Take Five (1987) (TV) (executive producer)
34. Gung Ho (1986) (executive producer)
... aka Working Class Man
35. Into Thin Air (1985) (TV) (executive producer)
36. No Greater Gift (1985) (TV) (executive producer)
37. "Maximum Security" (1984) TV Series (executive producer)
38. When Your Lover Leaves (1983) (TV) (executive producer)
39. Through the Magic Pyramid (1981) (TV) (executive producer)
... aka Tut and Tuttle
40. Skyward Christmas (1981) (TV) (executive producer)
41. Skyward (1980) (TV) (executive producer)
... aka Ron Howard's 'Skyward'
42. Leo and Loree (1980) (executive producer)

Director - filmography

Arrested Development (2010) (announced)
Angels & Demons (2009) (post-production)

Frost/Nixon (2008)
1. East of Eden (2007) (announced)
2. The Da Vinci Code (2006)
3. Cinderella Man (2005)
4. The Missing (2003/I)
5. A Beautiful Mind (2001)
6. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
... aka The Grinch (Australia) (UK) (USA: promotional title)
... aka Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (USA: complete title)
... aka Grinch, Der (Germany)
7. Edtv (1999)
... aka Ed TV (USA: poster title)
8. Ransom (1996)
9. Apollo 13 (1995)
... aka Apollo 13: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
10. The Paper (1994)
11. Far and Away (1992)
12. Backdraft (1991)

13. Parenthood (1989)
14. Willow (1988)
15. Take Five (1987) (TV)
16. Gung Ho (1986)
... aka Working Class Man
17. No Greater Gift (1985) (TV)
18. Cocoon (1985)
19. Splash (1984)
20. Littleshots (1983) (TV)
21. Night Shift (1982)
22. Through the Magic Pyramid (1981) (TV)
... aka Tut and Tuttle
23. Skyward (1980) (TV)
... aka Ron Howard's 'Skyward'
24. Cotton Candy (1978) (TV)
... aka Ron Howard's Cotton Candy (USA: complete title)
25. Grand Theft Auto (1977)
26. Cards, Cads, Guns, Gore and Death (1969)
27. Deed of Daring-Do (1969)
28. Old Paint (1969)

Miscellaneous Crew - filmography

1. Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy (2004) (TV) (special thanks)
2. Mementos (2004) (special thanks for inspiration)
3. Making a 'Splash' (2004) (V) (thanks)
4. The Big Empty (2003) (special thanks)
5. From Dollars to Donuts: An Undressing of the First Nudie Musical (2002) (V) (special thanks)
6. Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13 (1996) (V) (special thanks)
7. Apollo 13 (1995) (executive music producer) (uncredited)
... aka Apollo 13: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)


Writer - filmography

1. Far and Away (1992) (story)
2. Parenthood (1989) (story)
3. Cotton Candy (1978) (TV)
... aka Ron Howard's Cotton Candy (USA: complete title)
4. Grand Theft Auto (1977) (written by)

[ethanedwards]

Hi,

Ron Howard, best known for his childhood character,
of Richard Cunningham, in Happy Days,
Starred in 1 film with Duke:-

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] (1976) .... Gillom Rogers

He played a good part in the film, and it was clear he and Duke,
got on well.

Ron Howard was unusual, because instead of transgressing
from childhood star, to adult star,
he was different, as he went from childhood star,
to adult Director!!
He made quite a few films as an actor,
The Shootist, being one of his more well known ones.

According to Duke: The Life and Image of John Wayne

Duke, said he was the most talented young actor, he had ever encountered.

Just before his death, Duke had bought the rights to a novel,
Beau John, which he hoped to film with Ron

Ron of course is now a hugely successful Director,
and his achievements are immense, and well documented in
the Biography/Filmography

[William T Brooks]

Here is what Pat Stacy had to say about the Manuscript "Beau John" and later put it in Her book "Duke: a Love Story." ;)

Pat said that Duke had come across a Story that had not been Published yet and He liked the Story so much that he had "Batjak" buy it before it had been Proofed. <_<

"Beau John" was about a small town Kentucky life back in the 1920s and liked the Story Very Much. After working with Ron Howard in "The Shootist" he said that it had a Great Part for Ron and Himself. He thought a great deal about Ron Howard after working with Him. :)

Duke said that it Might even get Ron and Himself a Oscar nomination! This was not to be, but Duke had started making plans to Go into Production with the Story and had already talked to Ron Howard about it. He said to Ron, "Just You and Me Kid." :D

As far as I can find out "Batjak" still has the Manuscript and has not been Published yet. Batjak of course is now Controlled by Gretchen Wayne, Mike Wayne's Widow, so I would not look for it to be made into a Film in the Near Future!!!

Bill

[William T Brooks]

Keith;

here is a little one Page Picture Story with some Pictures of Ron Howard in Duke's last Film "The Shootist." This was when Ron still had all of His Hair, Duke already lost all of His!!! :D

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Bill

[SXViper]

The one film I liked him in the most was "American Graffitti". Lots of good music and a good coming of age movie.

[ethanedwards]

With the release of 'Frost/Nixon'
and Ron Howard at the pinacle of his career,
it makes me wonder, if Duke was alive today,
what he would think of his The Shootist co-star?
My thoughts are, that I guess Duke would be mighty proud.

[William T Brooks]

It is Hard to Beleave that Ron Howard was that was the little Guy Opie Grew Up and is Now One Of The Biggest People in Films !!!
:teeth_smile:
Chilibill

[wstrnfan]

One of the first things I saw Ron Howard in was "The Music Man". I had to giggle the other day when I watched it at his 'lisping' that was very selective and exaggerated during the "Wells Fargo Wagon" song. But he was such a cutie that it's easily forgiven. :D

[chester7777]

You guys want to feel old? Ron Howard's face graces the cover of the AARP July/August 2009 edition! [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] about him.

Chester

[Jay J. Foraker]

I read that earlier this evening before I came on line a short while ago. Good write-up!