The Directors: Ron Howard

Profiles Of Today's Most Acclaimed Hollywood Directors

Mention the name Ron Howard and most people think of "Opie Taylor" or "Richie Cunningham." As proud as Ron Howard has a right to be about his popular acting achievements, he has gone on to even greater fame as a first-rate feature film director of such hits as Ransom, Apollo 13, Edtv, Parenthood, Backdraft, Splash, and Night Shift. Actors, family and collaborators that have worked with Howard and are interviewed here include Kevin Bacon, Brian Grazer, Tom Hanks, Clint Howard, Daryl Hannah, Michael Keaton and many more.