Ron Howard Net Worth

Ron Howard's Quotes

• [asked about the transition from child star to adolescent actor]: You're 14 or 15, and they can hire an 18-year-old and not have the child-labor law restrictions, and so they do. Just at the point when you're feeling confused and vulnerable, you're being rejected.
• It was always my dream to be a director. A lot of it had to do with controlling my own destiny, because as a young actor you feel at everyone's disposal. But I wanted to become a leader in the business.
• [asked what his future holds in 1979]: If I had to choose between a great acting job and a good directing job, I'd choose the directing job.
• I've always been interested in the Depression as this very dramatic pivotal period in American history. My dad grew up on a farm in Oklahoma and remembers playing with his toy tractor under the table while the local farmers talked with his grandfather about forming a local militia to protect the crops because they were afraid unemployed people from the town would come in and grab the crops.
• There is something inherently tough about Americans. They will not accept defeat. The astronauts of Apollo 13 (1995) would not give up, John Nash in A Beautiful Mind (2001) would not give up, and Jimmy Braddock [subject of Cinderella Man (2005)] would not surrender to poverty.

Interesting Facts about Ron Howard

1. In 1971 was a contestant on The Dating Game (1965) and ended up choosing Bachelorette #2, Nola Green.
2. Son of Rance Howard and Jean Speegle Howard.
3. Older brother of Clint Howard.
4. Attended Burroughs High School with Rene Russo.
5. All of his four children are named after the places they were conceived: Bryce Dallas Howard in Dallas, TX; Paige Carlyle and Jocelyn Carlyle at the Hotel Carlyle in New York City; and Reed Cross after a specific road, according to Bryce Dallas Howard.
6. Acted with Kathleen Quinlan in American Graffiti (1973), then directed her in Apollo 13 (1995).
7. Cast both of his parents in Apollo 13 (1995). Daughter Bryce Dallas Howard also had a cameo appearance.
8. Had the following rankings on Premiere magazine's annual Power 100 List - #22 in 2006, #27 in 2005, #30 in 2004, #26 in 2003, #29 in 2002.
9. Directed 9 different actors in Oscar-nominated performances: Don Ameche, Dianne Wiest, Ed Harris, Kathleen Quinlan, Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Giamatti, Frank Langella, and Glenn Close. Ameche and Connelly won Oscars for their performances in one of Howard's movies.
10. Ranked #7 in VH1's of the "100 Greatest Kid Stars".
11. Is apparently a huge fan of cricket. Attended the final Ashes test match between England and Australia on September 12, 2005, while filming The Da Vinci Code (2006), and was spotted mingling with players in the Australian dressing room.
12. When he was a child actor, his father was very involved in his career, protecting him from unfair treatment and being strict with him (when necessary).
13. He was awarded the National Medal of Arts from the National Endowment of the Arts in 2003.
14. 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.
15. Father-in-law of Seth Gabel.
16. Has played Winthrop Paroo in The Music Man (1962), and the title role in Huckleberry Finn (1975). Both roles were previously played by Eddie Hodges.
17. Became a grandfather when his daughter, Bryce Dallas Howard, had a baby boy on February 16, 2007.
18. Was interested in directing D-Tox (2002) at one point, but decided to direct Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000).
19. Stepson of "Los Angeles Times" columnist and playwright Judy Howard.
20. In 2007 "Forbes" magazine estimated his 2006 earnings to be approximately $35 million.