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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “This extraordinary book is not only a chronicle of Ron’s and Clint’s early careers and their wild adventures, but also a primer on so many topics—how an actor prepares, how to survive as a kid working in Hollywood, and how to be the best parents in the world! The Boys will surprise every reader with its humanity.” — Tom Hanks "I have read dozens of Hollywood memoirs. But The Boys stands alone. A delightful, warm and fascinating story of a good life in show business.” — Malcolm Gladwell Happy Days, The Andy Griffith Show, Gentle Ben—these shows captivated millions of TV viewers in the ’60s and ’70s. Join award-winning filmmaker Ron Howa...
Ron Howard: From Mayberry to the Moon... and Beyond, the first full-length biography of Ron Howard, takes an in-depth look at the Oklahoma boy who gained national fame as a child star, then grew up to be one of Hollywood's most admired directors. Although many show biz kids founder as they approach adulthood, Ron Howard had the advantage of brains, common sense, and two down-to-earth parents who kept him from having an inflated view of his own accomplishments. He also had a longstanding goal: to trade the glare of the spotlight for a quieter but equally creative life behind the camera. This biography tracks his career from 1960, when he debuted as six-year-old Opie Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show through 2002, when he accepted his Academy Award® as Best Director for A Beautiful Mind. Author Beverly Gray, an entertainment industry veteran, has spoken to teachers, friends, and professional colleagues from all phases of Howard's career. She has also combed the archives to gain further insight into this very private man whose accomplishments have brought pleasure to so many.
Ron Howard has been in show business almost from the day he learned to talk. He rose to fame as young Opie Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show and appeared in many movies and other T.V. shows while growing up. Later he drew even more fans in his role as Richie Cunningham on Happy Days, a show that continues to attract new audiences in syndication. Today, Howard has moved behind the camera to become a movie director and producer. With such Hollywood hits as Cocoon, Backdraft, Splash, and Apollo 13, and many other projects in the works, Howard has proved that life after child stardom can be just as successful. Barbara Kramer takes us behind the scenes and behind the camera to learn all about this well-loved child star and Hollywood director/producer.
A detailed biography of Ron Howard, whose acting career began when he was just two years old, grew into television and film success, and led to superstardom as a director of feature films.
Get the Summary of Ron Howard's The Boys in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Ron Howard's memoir details his early life and career, shaped by his parents, Rance and Jean Howard. His father's acting career and mother's support led to Ron's early acting roles, including "The Andy Griffith Show." Despite his father's conservative values and the family's financial prudence, Ron pursued acting and later directing. His brother Clint also entered show business, facing his own challenges, including substance abuse. Ron's transition from child actor to director was marked by his work on "Happy Days" and his directorial debut with "Grand Theft Auto," facilitated by Roger Corman. Throughout his career, Ron balanced his professional aspirations with personal relationships, including his marriage to Cheryl and his brother's struggles...
Professional photographer Ron Howard, FBIPP, gives a fascinating insight into life in London through a teenager's eyes during World War II and his career as a top photographer through the 1950s, 1960s and beyond, including working at the BBC. Many of those he photographed became the most noted names of the UK's show business and music industry.
Featured on CBS This Morning, Squawk Box, MSNBC, CNN, Bloomberg, Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, and more. “Reading Face to Face is like being a fly on the wall, watching Brian Grazer work his magic. Utterly entertaining, this is how you become Hollywood’s best producer.” —Malcolm Gladwell, author of Talking to Strangers Legendary Hollywood producer and author of the bestselling A Curious Mind, Brian Grazer is back with a captivating new book about the life-changing ways we can connect with one another. Much of Brian Grazer’s success—as a #1 New York Times bestselling author, Academy Award–winning producer, father, and husband—comes from his ability to establish gen...
We often make small ethical compromises for "good" reasons: We lie to a customer because our boss asked us to. We exaggerate our accomplishments on our résumé to get an interview. Temptation blindsides us. And we make snap decisions we regret. Minor ethical lapses can seem harmless, but they instill in us a hard-to-break habit of distorted thinking. Rationalizations drown out our inner voice, and we make up the rules as we go. We lose control of our decisions, fall victim to the temptations and pressures of our situations, taint our characters, and sour business and personal relationships. In Ethics for the Real World, Ronald Howard and Clinton Korver explain how to master the art of ethical decision making by: Identifying potential compromises in your own life Applying distinctions to clarify your ethical thinking Committing in advance to ethical principles Generating creative alternatives to resolve dilemmas Packed with real-life examples, this book gives you practical advice to respond skillfully to life's inevitable ethical challenges. Not only can you make right decisions, you can acquire new habits that will realize the best in yourself and transform your relationships.
Available in Large Print, August 6th! Ron Howard is long overdue to have his filmography viewed through the lens of the auteur theory. Since his debut in the late-1970s, he has remained one of the most prolific and recognizable working filmmakers, and yet... his "directed by" titles have garnished a low amount of commentary by film academics. Even younger mainstream directors have earned more than one volume of academic attention - and yet Howard, who has continually developed himself, seems to only get treated with pop-culture-trivia "fun fact" regarding his acting career. There is no definitive visual aesthetic we can pinpoint to Howard's movies, which in of itself is part of his authorship. The Films of Ron Howard looks at the themes he has addressed repeatedly throughout four-plus decades of directing movies.
Opie grows up to be one the finest directors in Hollywood.