Ron Howard

From Mayberry to the Moon...and Beyond

By: Beverly Gray

Narrated by: Donna Postel

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.

©2003 Beverly Gray (P)2021 Tantor

Opie!!

I had no idea Howard is so talented! What a great in depth tale of his life and every cool thing he has done! He is a good human.

Opi done good!

This is a nice run down on the work of Ronny Howard and those he brought along throughout his rise to fame. A true man of family values, well grounded by his parents. Its a good read and encourages the American dream, but always stay grounded

From Opie to a Beautiful mind

A well rounded synopsis of a famous child actor who become one of Hollywood’s famous directors. A book that contains nothing more than copied press releases and movie reviews about Ron Howard that encompass his unauthorized biography.

Life and Times of Ron Howard

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Really Good Read

I really enjoyed this book. Loved the information and learning about Ron Howard’s life and career.