Is Ron Howard A-List?
YesA
Yes — Ron Howard is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 1984
Splash Box Office Success
Ranking Timeline
1960C$0.01M
The Andy Griffith Show
Early fame as Opie Taylor launches career.
1974B▲$0.25M+$0.24M
Happy Days breakthrough
Starring in Happy Days makes him a teen idol.
1982B$1M+$0.75M
Directing Career Begins
Directs "Night Shift", beginning a successful directing career.
1984A▲$5M+$4M
Splash Box Office Success
"Splash" is a major box office hit.
1995A$25M+$20M
Apollo 13 Directing Success
Directs Apollo 13, solidifying reputation.
2001A$75M+$50M
A Beautiful Mind - Oscar Winner
Wins Best Director Oscar.
2018A$150M+$75M
Solo: A Star Wars Story
Directs Solo, part of the Star Wars franchise.
2026A$200M+$50M
Continues Directing
Continues to direct and produce films, remaining successful.
Last updated: February 25, 2026