Ron Howard is a showbiz powerhouse with director and producer credits on films like The Da Vinci Code, A Beautiful Mind and Dr Seuss favourite How the Grinch Stole Christmas. But this star power didn't come out of the blue, rather Ron was raised in a very creative household with two established actors raising the talented filmmaker.
Find out more about Ron's own famous family, the careers of his parents and what he's up to now.
© Getty ImagesRon Howard began acting as a child and has had a successful career in front of and behind the camera
Who is Ron Howard?
Comedy icon Ron Howard counts two Oscars and countless other awards among his achievements. The director, actor and filmmaker has certainly made his mark on cinema.
His best known acting roles include early work on The Andy Griffith Show and Happy Days. Behind the scenes, he's directed fan-favourites like How the Grinch Stole Christmas and A Beautiful Mind.
© Getty ImagesRon Howard is father to four children, including actress Bryce Dallas Howard
Famous family
Ron Howard and his wife of more than 50 years Cheryl share four children. Daughter Bryce Dallas Howard is a well-known actress, famous for her role in Jurassic World, while sister Paige has had several guest appearances on TV.
Paige's twin Jocelyn keeps away from the spotlight while only son Reed is busy at work on the green as a professional golfer.
© WireImage via Getty ImagesRance appeared with his son Ron on 'The Andy Griffith Show'
Actor father Rance Howard
Rance Howard starred in '60s TV favourite Gentle Ben, alongside son Clint Howard, and in action comedy Grand Theft Auto (1977). Born in 1928, Rance got his start in 1956 on Frontier Woman, eventually working with son Ron in the early '60s on The Andy Griffith Show.
Later in his career, Rance guested on The X-Files, appeared in The Lone Ranger (2013) and Grey's Anatomy. The Primetime-Emmy nominated actor sadly passed in 2017.
© Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesJean appeared in 'Frontier Woman' with son Ron and husband Rance
Famous mother Jean Speegle Howard
Born in 1927, Jean Howard rose to fame with roles in over 30 TV shows, with a particular penchant for sitcoms like Married... with Children. She also appeared in episodes of Grace Under Fire and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Along with son Ron and husband Rance, she appeared in the 1956 feature film Frontier Woman with a small role as an unnamed villager. The acclaimed actress sadly passed in 2000 at the age of 73.
© WireImage via Getty ImagesRon Howard continues to work hard in the industry as a producer and filmmaker
Where is he now?
The filmmaker is still busy behind the scenes, executive producing podcast The Secret World of Roald Dahl and is credited as a producer on upcoming spoof sequel, Spaceballs: The New One.
He's also worked as an executive producer on sports documentary Earnhardt, ABC News Studios documentary Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything and Netflix crime drama The Gringo Hunters.
