Ron Howard: Child Star & Hollywood Director (People to Know)

Kramer, Barbara

ISBN 10: 0894909819 ISBN 13: 9780894909818

Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc, 1998

Presents the life and career of Ron Howard who gained fame as a young actor starring in television shows and went on to become a film director and producer.

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Gr 5 Up-A workmanlike overview of the career of this actor and director. "Career" is the operative word here, since Howard began acting in the role of Opie Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show when he was only six. This book follows him through his life as a child actor; his movie breakthrough in American Graffiti, which led to his role as Richie Cunningham on the long-lived television series Happy Days; and his transition from acting to a career as a highly respected film director. Kramer discusses each of his subject's movie projects, focusing on behind-the-scenes stories of the filming of each picture. Although his life and career are virtually inseparable, this biography gives no sense of him as a person. The only insight into Howard's character is that he is nice-a family man who keeps his kids out of the spotlight, but often on the set with him. The text is well documented, with extensive chapter notes providing references to back up each quotation. Black-and-white photographs show Howard primarily in professional poses either acting or on the job as a director.-Tim Wadham, Dallas Public Library, TX

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