Ron Howard

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Ron Howard

Born March 1, 1954 · Duncan, Oklahoma, USA (age 72)

Ronald William Howard (born March 1, 1954) is an American filmmaker and actor. He first came to prominence as a child actor, guest-starring in several television series, including an episode of The Twilight Zone. Howard 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. Durin…

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Angels & DemonsAngels & Demons · 2009
Angels & Demons
★ 6.72009
MovieThrillerMystery
Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is recruited by the Vatican to investigate the apparent return of the Illuminati – a secret, underground organization – after four cardinals are kidnapped on the night of the papal conclave.
The Da Vinci CodeThe Da Vinci Code · 2006
The Da Vinci Code
★ 6.72006
MovieThrillerMystery
A murder in Paris’ Louvre Museum and cryptic clues in some of Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous paintings lead to the discovery of a religious mystery. For 2,000 years a secret society closely guards information that — should it come to light — could rock the very foundations of Christianity.
The Dark TowerThe Dark Tower · 2017
The Dark Tower
★ 5.82017
MovieFantasyAction
A boy haunted by visions of a parallel world aids its disillusioned guardian in preventing the destruction of the nexus of universes known as the Dark Tower.
A Beautiful MindA Beautiful Mind · 2001
A Beautiful Mind
★ 7.92001
MovieDramaRomance
From the heights of notoriety to the depths of depravity, John Forbes Nash Jr. experiences it all. As a brilliant but socially awkward mathematician, he made a groundbreaking discovery early in his career and stands on the brink of international acclaim. But as the handsome and arrogant Nash accepts secret work in cryptography, he becomes entangled in a mysterious conspiracy. His life takes a nightmarish turn and he soon finds himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery.
Whalefall
Tomorrow
Whalefall · 2026
Whalefall
2026
MovieThriller
Following the death of his father, Jay Gardiner goes diving off the central Coast of California in search of his remains, but is swallowed by a massive sperm whale. While trapped inside its belly with only one hour of oxygen left, Jay comes to realize that the hard-earned lessons his father imparted may be the key to his escape.
Solo: A Star Wars StorySolo: A Star Wars Story · 2018
Solo: A Star Wars Story
★ 6.62018
MovieScience FictionAdventure
Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian.
How the Grinch Stole ChristmasHow the Grinch Stole Christmas · 2000
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
★ 6.82000
MovieFamilyComedy
The Grinch decides to rob Whoville of Christmas - but a dash of kindness from little Cindy Lou Who and her family may be enough to melt his heart...
In the Heart of the SeaIn the Heart of the Sea · 2015
In the Heart of the Sea
★ 6.82015
MovieThrillerDrama
In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex is assaulted by something no one could believe—a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance.

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Daniel BooneDaniel Boone · 1964
Daniel Boone
★ 7.01964
SeriesAction & AdventureWestern
Daniel Boone is an American action-adventure television series starring Fess Parker as Daniel Boone that aired from September 24, 1964 to September 10, 1970 on NBC for 165 episodes, and was made by 20th Century Fox Television. Ed Ames co-starred as Mingo, Boone's Cherokee friend, for the first four seasons of the series. Albert Salmi portrayed Boone's companion Yadkin in season one only. Dallas McKennon portrayed innkeeper Cincinnatus. Country Western singer-actor Jimmy Dean was a featured actor as Josh Clements during the 1968–1970 seasons. Actor and former NFL football player Rosey Grier made regular appearances as Gabe Cooper in the 1969 to 1970 season. The show was broadcast "in living color" beginning in fall 1965, the second season, and was shot entirely in California and Kanab, Utah.

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