Anyone who grew up during the greatest era of classic American television will remember Ron Howard – he played Opie on Andy Griffith’s eponymous show that ran for the better part of a decade.
Afterward, he starred and appeared in a long list of shows and movies including Gunsmoke, Lassie, The Smith Family, American Graffiti, Bonanza, and one of his best-known roles on Happy Days. Later, he began building a remarkable career as a talented director, writer, and producer of movies and television shows.
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Ron Howard married his wonderful wife Cheryl – a writer and an actress – and over their decades together, they have brought four amazing children into the world. Three girls and one boy. Two of the girls are a pair of identical twins – and all of them clearly take after their father….but a few might make you do a double-take!
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Ron and Cheryl’s eldest daughter, Bryce Dallas, took up a career like her parents and is now a world-famous movie star. While working on Broadway as an actress, she caught the attention of director M. Night Shyamalan and he cast her as the lead in 2004’s blockbuster thriller The Village.
important: bryce dallas howard in m. night shyamalan’s the village (2004) pic.twitter.com/eFQk8NauHU
— 𓃢 jade fox. (@zhouxuns) November 6, 2019
Dallas also starred in Shyamalan’s 2006 film Lady in the Water. She has earned a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in As You Like It (2006) and has appeared in more films like Terminator Salvation, Spider-Man 3, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, The Help, and more.
Proud father moment! Ron Howard congratulates daughter Bryce Dallas on her SAG nomination https://t.co/mIO3XLLOi3 pic.twitter.com/u8ucZZiW6C
— People (@people) December 14, 2016
The Howard twins, Paige and Jocelyn, were born in the mid-80s and have built very different lives for themselves.
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Paige has followed in her parents’ footsteps and has worked in entertainment since a young age. Her film debut came in 2009’s Adventureland. She also has appeared in TV shows like Medium, Arrested Development, and The Astronauts.
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Jocelyn, on the other hand, has kept a much more private life and enjoys keeping it that way! Although, she does occasionally make appearances with her family on Instagram when they share special occasions and fun outings.
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Their youngest child, and only boy, is Reed Howard – who has dabbled in acting but chose to pursue professional golfing full time. He shows off his athletic abilities and favorite family moments on his Instagram.
Twins!!! "@RealRonHoward: Nice father son outing to Laker Game vs Hawks. Lucky us pic.twitter.com/lF2eAWUweJ"
— Lubguban6 (@lubguban6) March 4, 2013
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