Ron Howard

circa 1974:  Headshot of American actor Ron Howard laughing.  (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Professionally, Ron Howard has come a long way from the tousle-haired, barefoot sheriff's son who trod the byways of idyllic Mayberry to reside in the heady company of Hollywood's most elite directors. Howard's films are pure entertainment; they are well-crafted efforts, frequently technically challenging from a production standpoint, and aimed at mainstream audiences. Though some of his les... Read More