Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ron Howard
Discover the career path of Ron Howard, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Ron Howard is a highly acclaimed American filmmaker and actor whose career spans six decades. Beginning as a child actor, he successfully transitioned into directing, earning numerous prestigious awards, including two Academy Awards and multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Awards. His contributions to the entertainment industry have been recognized with a National Medal of Arts, induction into the Television Hall of Fame, and two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, solidifying his legacy in both film and television.
2005: Directed Cinderella Man
In 2005, Ron Howard directed the biographical sports drama Cinderella Man, which tells the true story of heavyweight boxing champion James J. Braddock.
2006: Directed The Da Vinci Code
In 2006, Ron Howard directed The Da Vinci Code, the first film in the Robert Langdon series, starring Tom Hanks as Langdon.
October 2008: World Premiere of Frost/Nixon at London Film Festival
In October 2008, Ron Howard showcased the world premiere of his historical drama film Frost/Nixon at the London Film Festival.
2009: Directed Angels & Demons
In 2009, Ron Howard directed Angels & Demons, the sequel to The Da Vinci Code, with Tom Hanks reprising his role as Robert Langdon.
July 2012: Imagine Developing Conquest for Showtime
In July 2012, it was announced that Imagine had put into development Conquest for Showtime, with Ron Howard set to direct.
2013: Directed Rush
In 2013, Ron Howard directed the sports drama Rush, based on the rivalry between Formula One drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda.
2015: Directed In the Heart of the Sea
In 2015, Ron Howard directed In the Heart of the Sea, a film about the sinking of the American whaling ship Essex.
2016: Directed Inferno
In 2016, Ron Howard directed Inferno, the third film in the Robert Langdon series, starring Tom Hanks.
June 22, 2017: Took over directing duties on Solo: A Star Wars Story
On June 22, 2017, Ron Howard officially replaced Phil Lord and Christopher Miller as director of Solo: A Star Wars Story.
November 2017: Announced First Directing Class
In November 2017, Ron Howard announced that he would be teaching his first directing class.
May 23, 2018: Release of Solo: A Star Wars Story
On May 23, 2018, Solo: A Star Wars Story, directed by Ron Howard, was released.
November 24, 2020: Release of Hillbilly Elegy on Netflix
On November 24, 2020, Ron Howard's drama film Hillbilly Elegy was released on Netflix.
March 2021: Began filming Thirteen Lives
In March 2021, Ron Howard began filming the survival drama Thirteen Lives, based on the Tham Luang cave rescue.
July 29, 2022: Thirteen Lives Released in Select Theaters
On July 29, 2022, Thirteen Lives was released in select theaters by United Artists Releasing.
August 5, 2022: Thirteen Lives Started Streaming on Prime Video
On August 5, 2022, Thirteen Lives began streaming on Prime Video.
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