Ron Howard

Ron Howard, an acclaimed filmmaker and actor, has a career that spans decades, with an extensive filmography that underscores his narrative prowess and versatility. Howard is perhaps best known for directing the Academy Award-winning film "A Beautiful Mind," as well as other critically acclaimed films like "Apollo 13," "Cinderella Man," and "Solo: A Star Wars Story." His directing work also extends into the realm of documentaries, with notable projects such as "The Beatles: Eight Days a Week" and "Pavarotti." Howard began his journey in the entertainment industry as a child actor in "The Andy Griffith Show" and later became a household name as Richie Cunningham in the sitcom "Happy Days." In 2025, he received his first Emmy nomination for acting for his guest role in "The Studio."

Howard's directorial abilities have been recognized with multiple awards, including two Academy Awards, seven Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award. His contributions to the film and television industry were recognized in 2003 when he was awarded the National Medal of Arts, and again in 2013 when he was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame. Howard's directing career also includes a successful collaboration with George Lucas on the high fantasy adventure film "Willow" and the family comedy film "Parenthood," which grossed over $100 million domestically.

In addition to his work as a director, Howard is a co-chairman of Imagine Entertainment, a film and television production company he co-founded with Brian Grazer. Imagine Entertainment has produced films such as "Friday Night Lights," "8 Mile," and "Inside Deep Throat," as well as TV series like "24," "Felicity," "The PJs," and "Arrested Development." Howard's most recent directing work includes the survival drama "Thirteen Lives" and "Eden."