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Ron Howard
Ron Howard was born on March 1, 1954 in Duncan, Oklahoma. He appeared on 'The Andy Griffith Show' the year he turned 6, and starred in 'Happy Days' the year he turned 20.
Ron Howard was born in 1954 and is currently 72 years old. Anyone born before 1954 is older than Ron.
Ron Howard is 72 years old in 2026, born on March 1, 1954 in Duncan, Oklahoma (Pisces).
Ron Howard is 72 years old in 2026 and turned 72 on March 1, 2026. Ron Howard's age in every year ↓
Born
March 1, 1954
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Ron's age
72
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20
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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 turned 6 in 1960, the year he appeared on 'The Andy Griffith Show'. 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 turned 20 in 1974, the year he starred in 'Happy Days'. 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 turned 23 in 1977, the year he directed his first feature film. 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 turned 28 in 1982, the year he directed 'Night Shift'. 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 turned 29 in 1983, the year he directed the television film 'Splash'. 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 turned 30 in 1984, the year he directed 'Splash'. 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 turned 31 in 1985, the year he directed 'Cocoon'. 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 turned 41 in 1995, the year he directed 'Apollo 13'. 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 turned 47 in 2001, the year he won the Academy Award for Best Director. 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 turned 50 in 2004, the year he directed 'The Da Vinci Code'. 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 turned 53 in 2007, the year he produced and directed 'Arrested Development'. 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 turned 59 in 2013, the year he directed 'Rush'. 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 turned 66 in 2020, the year he directed 'Hillbilly Elegy'. Are you older than Ron was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by year
How old was Ron Howard in each year?
- 2026
- Ron Howard is 72 years old in 2026 and turned 72 on March 1, 2026.
- 1960
- Ron Howard was 5 at the start of 1960 and turned 6 on March 1, 1960. That year, he appeared on 'The Andy Griffith Show'.
- 1974
- Ron Howard was 19 at the start of 1974 and turned 20 on March 1, 1974. That year, he starred in 'Happy Days'.
- 1977
- Ron Howard was 22 at the start of 1977 and turned 23 on March 1, 1977. That year, he directed his first feature film.
- 1982
- Ron Howard was 27 at the start of 1982 and turned 28 on March 1, 1982. That year, he directed 'Night Shift'.
- 1983
- Ron Howard was 28 at the start of 1983 and turned 29 on March 1, 1983. That year, he directed the television film 'Splash'.
- 1984
- Ron Howard was 29 at the start of 1984 and turned 30 on March 1, 1984. That year, he directed 'Splash'.
- 1985
- Ron Howard was 30 at the start of 1985 and turned 31 on March 1, 1985. That year, he directed 'Cocoon'.
- 1995
- Ron Howard was 40 at the start of 1995 and turned 41 on March 1, 1995. That year, he directed 'Apollo 13'.
- 2001
- Ron Howard was 46 at the start of 2001 and turned 47 on March 1, 2001. That year, he won the Academy Award for Best Director.
- 2004
- Ron Howard was 49 at the start of 2004 and turned 50 on March 1, 2004. That year, he directed 'The Da Vinci Code'.
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