

Ronald William Howard (born March 1, 1954) is an American filmmaker and actor. Howard first came to prominence as a child actor, guest-starring in several television series, including an episode of The Twilight Zone. He gained national attention for playing young Opie Taylor, the son of Sheriff Andy Taylor (played by Andy Griffith) in the sitcom The Andy Griffith Show from 1960 through 1968. During this time, he also appeared in the musical film The Music Man (1962), a critical and commercial success. He was credited as Ronny Howard in his film and television appearances from 1959 to 1973. Howard was cast in one of the lead roles in the coming-of-age film American Graffiti (1973), which received widespread acclaim and became one of the most profitable films in history. The…
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The Simpsons
1989 • TV
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014 • TV
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The Daily Show
1996 • TV
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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009 • TV
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Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014 • TV
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015 • TV
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The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019 • TV
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The Graham Norton Show
2007 • TV
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Saturday Night Live
1975 • TV
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Real Time with Bill Maher
2003 • TV
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