Happy birthday! Ron Howard turns 70 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on March 1, 2024

The iconic and legendary actor turns 70 on Friday, Mar. 1, 2024.

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Ron Howard is celebrating his 70th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-director Ron Howard (Angels & Demons, The Da Vinci Code, Happy Days, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 70th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Howard, a cultural icon

Born Ron William Howard in Duncan on March 1, 1954, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Howard's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ron hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ron Howard as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 70.

Happy Birthday, Ron, you're the best!