5 Facts About Ron Howard

1. In November 2017, Ron Howard announced that he would be teaching his first directing class.

2. In 1959, Ron Howard had his first credited film role, in The Journey.

3. In 2003, Ron Howard was awarded the National Medal of Arts.

4. In 1980, Ron Howard left Happy Days to focus on directing.

5. In 1974 Ron Howard became a household name playing teenager Richie Cunningham in the sitcom Happy Days, continuing for seven years.