Director
Ron Howard
Ron Howard was born on March 1, 1954 in Duncan, Oklahoma. He appeared on 'The Andy Griffith Show' at age 6 and starred in 'Happy Days' at 20.
Ron Howard was born in 1954 and is currently 72 years old. Anyone born before 1954 is older than Ron.
Born
March 1, 1954
Duncan, Oklahoma
World pop: ~2.7B
Ron's age
72
Your age
20
Are you older than Ron Howard?
No — Ron Howard was born in 1954. You were born in 2006, making you 52 years younger.
At your age (20), Ron had already starred in 'Happy Days' (at age 20), but hadn't yet directed his first feature film (at age 23).
Ron's Life Timeline
Ron Howard was born on March 1, 1954, in Duncan, Oklahoma, and raised in a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry. His father, Rance Howard, was a director and actor, which influenced Ron's early interest in performing. He began his career as a child actor, gaining fame for his role as Opie Taylor on 'The Andy Griffith Show' and later as Richie Cunningham on 'Happy Days'.
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Howard transitioned from acting to directing in the late 1980s, achieving significant success. He directed his first feature film, 'Grand Theft Auto', in 1977, but it was his 1995 film 'Apollo 13' that solidified his reputation as a talented director. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning nine Academy Award nominations. In 2001, he directed 'A Beautiful Mind', which won the Academy Award for Best Picture and earned Howard the Oscar for Best Director.
Throughout his career, Ron Howard has continued to produce and direct a variety of successful films and television series, including 'The Da Vinci Code' and 'Arrested Development'. He has also received numerous accolades for his work, including multiple Emmy Awards. Howard remains an influential figure in Hollywood, known for his storytelling ability and dedication to his craft, and he continues to work on new projects in the film industry.
Appeared on 'The Andy Griffith Show'
Ron Howard began his acting career as a child, playing Opie Taylor on 'The Andy Griffith Show', one of the most beloved television series of the 1960s.
Ron Howard was 6 years old when he appeared on 'The Andy Griffith Show' in 1960. Are you older than Ron was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Starred in 'Happy Days'
Ron Howard starred as Richie Cunningham in 'Happy Days', a hugely popular television sitcom set in 1950s-era Milwaukee that ran for eleven seasons.
Ron Howard was 20 years old when he starred in 'Happy Days' in 1974. Are you older than Ron was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Directed his first feature film
Ron Howard was 23 years old when he directed his first feature film, 'Grand Theft Auto'. This marked his transition from child actor to filmmaker and showcased his early talent behind the camera.
Ron Howard was 23 years old when he directed his first feature film in 1977. Are you older than Ron was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Directed 'Night Shift'
Ron Howard directed 'Night Shift', a comedy starring Henry Winkler and Michael Keaton, marking his emergence as a feature film director.
Ron Howard was 28 years old when he directed 'Night Shift' in 1982. Are you older than Ron was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Directed the television film 'Splash'
Ron Howard was 29 years old when he directed the romantic comedy 'Splash'. The film was a commercial success and helped to establish his reputation as a director in Hollywood.
Ron Howard was 29 years old when he directed the television film 'Splash' in 1983. Are you older than Ron was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Directed 'Splash'
Ron Howard directed 'Splash', a romantic comedy-fantasy starring Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah that became a major box office hit and established him as a bankable director.
Ron Howard was 30 years old when he directed 'Splash' in 1984. Are you older than Ron was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Directed 'Cocoon'
Ron Howard directed 'Cocoon', a science fiction film about senior citizens rejuvenated by alien life forces, which won two Academy Awards.
Ron Howard was 31 years old when he directed 'Cocoon' in 1985. Are you older than Ron was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Directed 'Apollo 13'
Ron Howard was 41 years old when he directed 'Apollo 13'. The film was critically acclaimed and received nine Academy Award nominations, further solidifying Howard's status as a leading director.
Ron Howard was 41 years old when he directed 'Apollo 13' in 1995. Are you older than Ron was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won the Academy Award for Best Director
Ron Howard was 47 years old when he won the Academy Award for Best Director for 'A Beautiful Mind'. This achievement recognized his exceptional storytelling and direction in a film that also won Best Picture.
Ron Howard was 47 years old when he won the Academy Award for Best Director in 2001. Are you older than Ron was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Directed 'The Da Vinci Code'
Ron Howard was 50 years old when he directed 'The Da Vinci Code'. The film was a major box office success and further demonstrated Howard's ability to adapt popular novels into successful films.
Ron Howard was 50 years old when he directed 'The Da Vinci Code' in 2004. Are you older than Ron was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Produced and directed 'Arrested Development'
Ron Howard was 53 years old when he produced and directed episodes of the critically acclaimed television series 'Arrested Development'. The show became a cultural phenomenon and showcased Howard's versatility in both film and television.
Ron Howard was 53 years old when he produced and directed 'Arrested Development' in 2007. Are you older than Ron was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Directed 'Rush'
Ron Howard directed 'Rush', a biographical sports drama about the intense rivalry between Formula 1 drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda.
Ron Howard was 59 years old when he directed 'Rush' in 2013. Are you older than Ron was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Directed 'Hillbilly Elegy'
Ron Howard directed 'Hillbilly Elegy', a drama based on J.D. Vance's bestselling memoir about growing up in a poor Appalachian family.
Ron Howard was 66 years old when he directed 'Hillbilly Elegy' in 2020. Are you older than Ron was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by Year
| Year | Age | Notable Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 0 | |
| 1955 | 1 | |
| 1956 | 2 | |
| 1957 | 3 | |
| 1958 | 4 | |
| 1959 | 5 | |
| 1960 | 6 | appeared on 'The Andy Griffith Show' |
| 1961 | 7 | |
| 1962 | 8 | |
| 1963 | 9 | |
| 1964 | 10 | |
| 1965 | 11 | |
| 1966 | 12 | |
| 1967 | 13 | |
| 1968 | 14 | |
| 1969 | 15 | |
| 1970 | 16 | |
| 1971 | 17 | |
| 1972 | 18 | |
| 1973 | 19 | |
| 1974 | 20 | starred in 'Happy Days' |
| 1975 | 21 | |
| 1976 | 22 | |
| 1977 | 23 | directed his first feature film |
| 1978 | 24 | |
| 1979 | 25 | |
| 1980 | 26 | |
| 1981 | 27 | |
| 1982 | 28 | directed 'Night Shift' |
| 1983 | 29 | directed the television film 'Splash' |
| 1984 | 30 | directed 'Splash' |
| 1985 | 31 | directed 'Cocoon' |
| 1986 | 32 | |
| 1987 | 33 | |
| 1988 | 34 | |
| 1989 | 35 | |
| 1990 | 36 | |
| 1991 | 37 | |
| 1992 | 38 | |
| 1993 | 39 | |
| 1994 | 40 | |
| 1995 | 41 | directed 'Apollo 13' |
| 1996 | 42 | |
| 1997 | 43 | |
| 1998 | 44 | |
| 1999 | 45 | |
| 2000 | 46 | |
| 2001 | 47 | won the Academy Award for Best Director |
| 2002 | 48 | |
| 2003 | 49 | |
| 2004 | 50 | directed 'The Da Vinci Code' |
| 2005 | 51 | |
| 2006 | 52 | |
| 2007 | 53 | produced and directed 'Arrested Development' |
| 2008 | 54 | |
| 2009 | 55 | |
| 2010 | 56 | |
| 2011 | 57 | |
| 2012 | 58 | |
| 2013 | 59 | directed 'Rush' |
| 2014 | 60 | |
| 2015 | 61 | |
| 2016 | 62 | |
| 2017 | 63 | |
| 2018 | 64 | |
| 2019 | 65 | |
| 2020 | 66 | directed 'Hillbilly Elegy' |
| 2021 | 67 | |
| 2022 | 68 | |
| 2023 | 69 | |
| 2024 | 70 | |
| 2025 | 71 | |
| 2026 | 72 |
