Rance, who had a big influence on Ron’s life as a child actor, died in 2017 at age 89 Ron Howard is looking back at Apollo 13 and the role his dad, Rance Howard, played in the film. “I’m directing my ...

Director Ron Howard announced on Twitter Saturday that his father, Rance Howard, had died. The tweet said, “Clint & I have been blessed to be Rance Howard’s sons. Today he passed at 89. He stood ...

While Ron Howard is best known for being an Oscar-winning director, the 71-year-old started out as a child actor. After playing Opie Taylor in the beloved series, The Andy Griffith Show, which ran ...

Director Ron Howard is sharing details about his marriage to his wife of 50 years, Cheryl Allen. While speaking to People Magazine in August 2025, Howard, who was a child actor, briefly discussed his ...