Personal Details Birth Name: Ronald Howard Birthdate: March 1, 1954 Birthplace: Duncan, Oklahoma Occupations: Actor, Director, Writer, Producer First Professional Role: The Journey Astrological Sign: Pisces Claim to Fame: 1974-80: Richie Cunningham on the long-running ABC sitcom Happy Days Significant Other(s): Wife: Cheryl Alley, writer; married June 7, 1975; has appeared in most of her husband's films (in nonspeaking roles) Family: Mother: Jean Howard (aka Jean Speegle Howard), actress(Deceased) Father: Rance Howard, actor; has appeared in most of Ron's films Brother: Clint, actor; has appeared in most of his brother's films; best known as the child lead of TV's Gentle Ben (CBS, 1967-69) Daughter: Bryce Dallas, born in 1981 Daughter: Jocelyn Carlyle, twin; born in 1985 Daughter: Paige Carlyle, twin; born in 1985 Son: Reed, born in 1987 Awards: ShowEast George Eastman Award: presented by National Association of Theater Owners 1995: Directors Guild of America: Theatrical Direction 1997-98: Emmy: Outstanding Miniseries, From the Earth to the Moon; shared award 1998: Golden Satellite: Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television, From the Earth to the Moon; shared award 1998: Golden Globe: Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television, From the Earth to the Moon Factoids: Three of Howard's four children are named for the places they were conceived: Bryce Dallas in Dallas; Paige Carlyle and Jocelyn Carlyle at the Hotel Carlyle in New York City
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