Ron Howard became a star following his portrayal of “Opie” on The Andy Griffith Show at age 5. He continued his career in Hollywood by starring in Happy Days and became a very-well respected actor, as well as director.

Outside of the Hollywood spotlight, Howard is now celebrating 48 years of marriage to his wife, Cheryl Howard.

Cheryl and Ron met way back. It’s been more than 50 years since their first date – and still to this day, they are deeply in love. Now, he reveals the secrets to their wonderful marriage.

Ron Howard became an actor almost before he could even talk.

Born on March 1, 1954 in Duncan, Oklahoma, Ron Howard was a part of a very creative and theatrical family. His mother Jean was an actress, and his father, Rance, an actor and director.

Ron Howard – actor and director

At 18 months of age, Ron appeared in his first movie, Frontier Woman. At age 2 he made his stage debut in a production of The Seven Year Itch, and soon, more jobs offers came pouring in.

Howard starred in several television shows. When appearing in the CBS series Playhouse 90 in 1959, a producer named Sheldon Leonard thought he was great. He went on to cast Ron Howard as “Opie” in his new series, The Andy Griffith Show, and it changed Howard’s life forever.