About
Actor who has appeared in numerous roles in TV and film, including How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Ed Wood, and Gung Ho. He played Uncle Ray in the Oscar-nominated movie Nebraska in 2013.
Before fame
He changed his name when he decided to become an actor.
Trivia
He is the father of Ron Howard and Clint Howard, who are both actors, and Ron also directs. He has amassed over 280 different acting roles throughout his long and prolific career.
Family life
He was married to actress Jean Speegle Howard until her death, and then got remarried to Judy Howard.
Associated with
He had a minor role in A Beautiful Mind, directed by his son, Ron Howard.
