Ron Howard is one of the most successful filmmakers of this era. For over 40 years he has thrilled audiences with a string of blockbusters such as Splash, Cocoon, Willow, Parenthood, Backdraft, Apollo 13, Da Vinci Code, Inferno, Frost/Nixon, and the Oscar-winning A Beautiful Mind.

But it was his early years that laid the foundation for what was to come.

Google the name Ron Howard and the first question that pops up is “Is Ron Howard a nice guy?” The answer to that question is a definite affirmative, based on the views of hundreds of people who have worked with Howard. Howard, born to parents who were actors, grew up in front of the camera. You might recall him playing Andy Griffith’s son Opie on the amiable sitcom, Andy Griffith Show, or as Richie Cunningham in another memorable sitcom, Happy Days. Indeed, these early experiences left an indelible mark.

The HBS community is in for a special treat this holiday season as the Club presents an exclusive conversation with Ron Howard. Howard, who is finishing post-production on a film, has generously agreed to lend his time for this program.

For more information and to register, please visit the EVENT PAGE

Participants must register by NOON on December 13th to receive details on joining the discussion. The Zoom link will be sent out 24 hours before the event.

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SPEAKER

Ron Howard

 

 

 

 

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard is one of his generation’s most popular directors. From the critically acclaimed dramas A Beautiful Mind, Frost/Nixon, Rush, and Apollo 13 to the hit comedies Parenthood and Splash, he has created some of Hollywood’s most memorable films. Howard made his directorial debut in 1977 with Grand Theft Auto. He began his career in film as an actor, performing in The Journey when he was four years old. He also starred in The Music Man, the long-running television series The Andy Griffith Show and Happy Days, and in the film American Graffiti. His most recent films as a director are Hillbilly Elegy and the upcoming Thirteen Lives. He is co-chairman of the production company Imagine Entertainment with Brian Grazer.

 

 

 

 

MODERATOR

Joanna Stone Herman

Partner, Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips

 

 

 

 

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