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Bryce Dallas Howard

Bryce Dallas Howard is an American actress and director, and the daughter of filmmaker Ron Howard. She studied acting at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Her performance in a 2003 production of *As You Like It* led to her being cast by M. Night Shyamalan in *The Village* (2004) as a blind girl, and later in *Lady in the Water* (2006).

1957: Screenplay by Tennessee Williams

In 1957, The screenplay of 'The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond', in which Bryce Dallas Howard starred, was written by Tennessee Williams.

1963: Role in The Help

In 1963, Bryce Dallas Howard played Hilly Holbrook in 'The Help', a racist socialite who leads a Junior League chapter in Jackson, Mississippi.

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1977: Release of original Pete's Dragon

In 1977, The film 'Pete's Dragon', which Bryce Dallas Howard starred in the remake of, was released.

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March 2, 1981: Bryce Dallas Howard's Birth

On March 2, 1981, Bryce Dallas Howard, an American actress and director, was born. She is the eldest child of filmmaker Ron Howard.

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1996: Attendance at Greenwich Country Day School

Bryce Dallas Howard attended Greenwich Country Day School until 1996.

1999: Graduation from Byram Hills High School

In 1999, Bryce Dallas Howard graduated from Byram Hills High School.

2002: Appearance in House & Garden

In 2002, Bryce Dallas Howard appeared in 'House & Garden', an Alan Ayckbourn production held at the Manhattan Theatre Club.

2003: Performance in As You Like It

In 2003, Bryce Dallas Howard performed as Rosalind in William Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' at The Public Theater.

2003: Portrayal of Rosalind in As You Like It

In 2003, Bryce Dallas Howard portrayed Rosalind in a production of 'As You Like It'. Her performance caught the eye of director M. Night Shyamalan.

2004: Starring in The Village

In 2004, Bryce Dallas Howard starred as Ivy, the blind daughter, in M. Night Shyamalan's fantasy thriller 'The Village'.

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2005: Role in Manderlay

In 2005, Lars von Trier cast Bryce Dallas Howard to replace Nicole Kidman in 'Manderlay', reprising Kidman's role as Grace Mulligan.

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June 17, 2006: Married Seth Gabel

On June 17, 2006, Bryce Dallas Howard married actor Seth Gabel after dating for five years since they met at New York University.

2006: Roles in Lady in the Water and As You Like It, Directing Orchids

In 2006, Bryce Dallas Howard reunited with Shyamalan for 'Lady in the Water', portrayed Rosalind in 'As You Like It', and wrote/directed a short film called 'Orchids' as part of Glamour magazine's "Reel Moments" series.

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2006: Performance in As You Like It and Spider-Man 3

In 2006, Bryce Dallas Howard starred in Kenneth Branagh's romance film 'As You Like It', which earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination.

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2006: Cast in Lady in the Water

In 2006, Bryce Dallas Howard was cast as a naiad in the fantasy film 'Lady in the Water'.

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2007: Appearance in Spider-Man 3

In 2007, Bryce Dallas Howard appeared as Gwen Stacy in Sam Raimi's superhero film 'Spider-Man 3'.

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2007: Birth of First Child

In 2007, Bryce Dallas Howard gave birth to her first child, a son, after discovering she was pregnant shortly after her wedding.

2009: Appearance in Terminator Salvation

In 2009, Bryce Dallas Howard appeared as Kate Connor in the action film 'Terminator Salvation'.

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2009: Starring in The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

In 2009, Bryce Dallas Howard starred in 'The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond' and joined 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse', replacing Rachelle Lefevre as Victoria Sutherland.

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2010: Appearance in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

In 2010, Bryce Dallas Howard appeared as Victoria in the fantasy film 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse'.

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2010: Appearance in Hereafter

In 2010, Bryce Dallas Howard appeared in Clint Eastwood's 'Hereafter' as a love interest of Matt Damon's character.

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January 2011: Celebrity Ambassador for Kate Spade

In January 2011, Bryce Dallas Howard became the first celebrity ambassador for designer Kate Spade.

2011: Appearance in The Help

In 2011, Bryce Dallas Howard appeared in Tate Taylor's film adaptation of Kathryn Stockett's novel 'The Help', playing Hilly Holbrook.

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2011: Producing Restless, Appearance in 50/50, Directing When You Find Me

In 2011, Bryce Dallas Howard produced 'Restless', portrayed Joseph Gordon-Levitt's girlfriend in '50/50', and directed the short film 'When You Find Me'.

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2012: Birth of Second Child

In 2012, Bryce Dallas Howard and Seth Gabel had their second child, a daughter, completing their family.

2015: Role in Jurassic World

In 2015, Bryce Dallas Howard gained recognition with her role as Claire Dearing in 'Jurassic World'.

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2016: Appearance in Pete's Dragon

In 2016, Bryce Dallas Howard appeared in the fantasy film 'Pete's Dragon'.

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2016: Starring in Pete's Dragon and Gold, Appearance in Black Mirror

In 2016, Bryce Dallas Howard starred in 'Pete's Dragon', appeared in 'Gold', and was in the "Nosedive" episode of 'Black Mirror'.

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2017: Appearance on Watch What Happens Live

In 2017, Bryce Dallas Howard mentioned on 'Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen' that she and her siblings were babysat by Tom Cruise on several occasions.

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2018: Reprising Role in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

In 2018, Bryce Dallas Howard reprised her role as Claire Dearing in 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom', where her character is a dinosaur-rights activist.

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2019: Appearance in Rocketman

In 2019, Bryce Dallas Howard appeared in the musical film 'Rocketman'.

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2019: Directing Dads and The Mandalorian

In 2019, Bryce Dallas Howard directed the documentary film 'Dads' and episodes of 'The Mandalorian'.

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2019: Directorial Debut with 'Dads'

In 2019, Bryce Dallas Howard made her feature film directorial debut with the documentary Dads, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and received critical acclaim.

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2019: Voicing Bella in A Dog's Way Home and Appearing in Rocketman

In 2019, Bryce Dallas Howard voiced Bella in 'A Dog's Way Home' and appeared as Elton John's mother in 'Rocketman'.

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2020: Completion of NYU Degree

Almost 20 years after taking a leave of absence, Bryce Dallas Howard returned to NYU and completed her degree in 2020.

January 2022: Directed an Episode of The Book of Boba Fett

In January 2022, Bryce Dallas Howard directed an episode of the miniseries The Book of Boba Fett, which premiered on Disney+.

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2022: Directing The Book of Boba Fett

In 2022, Bryce Dallas Howard directed episodes of the Disney+ space western series 'The Book of Boba Fett'.

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2022: Reprised Role in Jurassic World Dominion

In 2022, Bryce Dallas Howard reprised her role as Claire Dearing in Jurassic World Dominion, the concluding installment in the Jurassic World trilogy.

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2022: Role in Jurassic World trilogy

In 2022, Bryce Dallas Howard starred as Claire Dearing in the 'Jurassic World' trilogy.

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2023: Continued Directing The Mandalorian Episodes

Bryce Dallas Howard continued directing episodes of The Mandalorian through 2023.

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2024: Starred in Argylle and Directed Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

In 2024, Bryce Dallas Howard starred in the lead role of the action comedy film Argylle and directed episode 6 of the Disney+ science fiction series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.

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2025: Directed Documentary Film 'Pets'

In 2025, Bryce Dallas Howard directed her second documentary film, Pets, which was released during National Pets Day.

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