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[On his longtime friendship with Andy Griffith, who played Sheriff Andy Taylor, if he was a Democrat]: I wondered about Andy, I knew he was a Southern Democrat, old school, Southern Democrat. I really hadn't talked to him about politics in ages, and I barely got the sentence out; and he said, 'I'm a Democrat. I believe in Obama. We need a Democrat in the White House. I want Obama, and I'll do it.' I talk to him every so often.
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Birthdate :March 1, 1954
Country : United States of America
Sign : Pisces
Weight: 104 kg
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Job :actors
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1960
Best known on TV for his starring roles as Opie Taylor on "The Andy Griffith Show" and as Richard "Richie" Cunningham on "Happy Days" .1960
With the death of Don Knotts on February 24, 2006, he is the youngest surviving cast member of "The Andy Griffith Show" , along with adult surviving cast members, Andy Griffith and George Lindsey.1960
As of May 22, 2012, after the death of Don Knotts on February 24, 2006, and then George Lindsey (Goober) on May 12, 2012, 'Ron Howard (I) is the youngest regular cast member, and one of only four regular or recurring (over 20 episodes portraying the same character) surviving cast members of "The Andy Griffith Show" (1960), along with surviving cast members, Andy Griffith, Jim Nabors (Gomer), and Betty Lynn (Thelma Lou).1960
Best known on TV for his starring roles as Opie Taylor on "The Andy Griffith Show" (1960) and as Richard "Richie" Cunningham on "Happy Days" (1974).1962
Played Winthrop Paroo in The Music Man , and the title role in Huckleberry Finn (TV). Both roles were previously played by Eddie Hodges.1962
Played Winthrop Paroo in The Music Man (1962), and the title role in Huckleberry Finn (1975) (TV). Both roles were previously played by Eddie Hodges.1965
In 1971, was a contestant on "The Dating Game" and ended up choosing Bachelorette #2, Nola Green.1965
In 1971, was a contestant on "The Dating Game" (1965) and ended up choosing Bachelorette #2, Nola Green.1973
Acted with Kathleen Quinlan in American Graffiti , then directed her in Apollo 13 .1973
Acted with Kathleen Quinlan in American Graffiti (1973), then directed her in Apollo 13 (1995).1979
Born on the same day as Catherine Bach, who is best known as "Daisy Duke" from "The Dukes of Hazzard" .1979
Born on the same day as Catherine Bach, who is best known as "Daisy Duke" from "The Dukes of Hazzard" (1979).1981
Daughters: Bryce Dallas Howard (b. 1981), Jocelyn Carlyle (twin, b. 1985), Paige Howard (twin, b. 1985). Son: Reed Cross (b. 1987).1985
Started two production companies - Major H Productions (which ran until 1985) and then, in 1985, Imagine Films Entertainment.1995
Has cast three fellow cast members of the American Graffiti movies in films he later directed. Kathleen Quinlan appeared in Apollo 13 , Delroy Lindo appeared in Ransom , and Scott Glenn appeared in Backdraft .1995
Cast both of his parents in Apollo 13 . Daughter, Bryce Dallas Howard, also had a cameo appearance.1995
Cast both of his parents in Apollo 13 (1995). Daughter, Bryce Dallas Howard, also had a cameo appearance.1995
Has cast three fellow cast members of the American Graffiti movies in films he later directed. Kathleen Quinlan appeared in Apollo 13 (1995), Delroy Lindo appeared in Ransom (1996), and Scott Glenn appeared in Backdraft (1991).2001
Has directed two films on the American Film Institute's 100 Most Inspiring Movies of All Time. They are A Beautiful Mind at #93 and Apollo 13 at #12.2001
Has directed two films on the American Film Institute's 100 Most Inspiring Movies of All Time. They are A Beautiful Mind (2001) at #93 and Apollo 13 (1995) at #12.2002
Was interested in directing D-Tox at one point, but decided to direct How the Grinch Stole Christmas .2002
Was interested in directing D-Tox (2002) at one point, but decided to direct How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000).2003
He was awarded the National Medal of Arts from the National Endowment of the Arts in 2003.2003
Recipient of a (USA) National Medal of Arts, 2003.2006
Is apparently a big fan of cricket. Attended the final Ashes test match between England vs. Australia on 12th September 2005 whilst filming The Da Vinci Code , and was spotted mingling with players in the Australian dressing room.2006
Had the following rankings on Premiere's annual Power 100 List - #22 in 2006, #27 in 2005, #30 in 2004, #26 in 2003, #29 in 2002.2006
Had the following rankings on Premiere's annual Power 100 List - #22 in 2006, #27 in 2005, #30 in 2004, #26 in 2003, #29 in 2002.2006
Is apparently a big fan of cricket. Attended the final Ashes test match between England vs. Australia on 12th September 2005 whilst filming The Da Vinci Code (2006), and was spotted mingling with players in the Australian dressing room.2007
In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated his 2006 earnings to be approximately $35 million.2007
Became a grandfather when his daughter, Bryce Dallas Howard, had a baby boy on February 16, 2007.
