Ron Howard

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Summary

Ron Howard is an actor, director, and producer whose work includes Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind, Frost/Nixon, and the documentary We Feed People. His films often draw on real events and focus on ambition, teamwork, family, and personal perseverance. Howard co-founded the Impact hiring network and joined Ava DuVernay’s Array Crew to connect underrepresented candidates with film and television jobs; he has said the industry should remain committed to diversity and inclusion. He has also publicly opposed Donald Trump, saying he would not vote for him.