He also directed the children's fantasy film How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), the comedy The Dilemma (2011), as well as the Robert Langdon film series: The Da Vinci Code (2006), Angels & Demons (2009), Inferno (2016), and Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018). Howard continued directing historical dramas such as Apollo 13 (1995), Cinderella Man (2005), Rush (2013), In the Heart of the Sea (2015) and Thirteen Lives (2022). Howard went on to win the Academy Award for Best Director and Academy Award for Best Picture for A Beautiful Mind (2001) and was nominated again for the same awards for Frost/Nixon (2008). His films included the comedies Night Shift (1982), Splash (1984), and Cocoon (1985) as well as the fantasy Willow (1988), the thriller Backdraft (1991), and the newspaper comedy-drama film The Paper (1994). In 1980, Howard left Happy Days to focus on directing, producing and sometimes writing a variety of films and television series. He played the second lead in John Wayne's final film, The Shootist (1976). Howard was cast in one of the lead roles in the influential coming-of-age film American Graffiti (1973), and became a household name for playing Richie Cunningham in the sitcom Happy Days (1974–1980). He was credited as Ronny Howard in his film and television appearances from 1959 to 1973. During this time, he also appeared in the musical film The Music Man (1962), a critical and commercial success. 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. He first came to prominence as a child actor, guest-starring in several television series, including an episode of The Twilight Zone. Howard has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions in film and television. He was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2003 and was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 2013. Over his six decade career Howard has received two Academy Awards, four Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award. Howard started his career as a child actor before transitioning to a career as a director of acclaimed and notable films. Ronald William Howard (born March 1, 1954) is an American director, producer, screenwriter, and actor.
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