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Ron Howard is a film producer, film director and voice actor. Born on March 1, 1954, Ron Howard is from Duncan, Oklahoma, United States. That works out to 72 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes John Burroughs High School and University of Southern California. Listed accolades include Academy Award for Best Director (2002), National Medal of Arts (2003), Daytime Emmy Award and 5 more.
My Take
What fascinates me about Ron Howard is how completely he transformed himself from child actor to one of Hollywood's most dependable directors. Few people who grow up on camera ever earn that kind of respect behind it, yet his Oscar for A Beautiful Mind felt almost inevitable. I admire his craftsman's restraint: Frost/Nixon and Cinderella Man trust the human drama instead of stylistic fireworks, and actors visibly relax under his direction because he has lived their job. He may never be the critics' flashiest auteur, but I would hand him almost any story and expect it told with warmth, clarity, and total professionalism.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ron Howard
- Name (Japanese)
- ロン・ハワード
- Reading
- ろん・はわーど
- Born
- March 1, 1954 (age 72)
- Origin
- Duncan, Oklahoma, United States
- Occupation
- film producer / film director / voice actor / screenwriter / television director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Horse
2. Background
- High school
- John Burroughs High School
- University
- University of Southern California
Awards & achievements
- 2002 Academy Award for Best Director
- 2003 National Medal of Arts
- Daytime Emmy Award
- Directors Guild of America Award
- 1986 Saturn Award for Best Director
- 1995 Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film
- 1998 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Miniseries
- 2001 Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Director
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Frost/Nixon |
| Notable work | Cinderella Man |
| Notable work | A Beautiful Mind |
| Notable work | Unsung Heroes: The Story of America's Female Patriots |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ron Howard born?
Born March 1, 1954 (age 72).
Where is Ron Howard from?
Ron Howard is from Duncan, Oklahoma, United States.
What does Ron Howard do?
Ron Howard works as film producer, film director, voice actor, screenwriter, television director.
What is Ron Howard known for?
Notable works include Frost/Nixon, Cinderella Man, A Beautiful Mind.
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