Ron Howard
Actor
About Ron Howard
Ron Howard was a child actor who appeared briefly in the early 1960s, with his only known film credit being the crime thriller 'Five Minutes to Live' in 1961. This film, which starred Johnny Cash in one of his early acting roles, featured Howard in what appears to be a minor or uncredited part. Unlike the more famous Ron Howard who would later become a prominent director, this particular Howard's career in cinema was extremely brief, consisting of only this single appearance. The film itself was a low-budget exploitation movie that gained some notoriety for its violent content and the presence of music star Johnny Cash. Howard's contribution to the film was minimal, and he did not pursue a continued career in acting following this appearance. Very little documentation exists about this specific Ron Howard, making him one of the more obscure figures in early 1960s cinema.
The Craft
Milestones
- Appeared in 'Five Minutes to Live' (1961)
Best Known For
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Why They Matter
Impact on Culture
Ron Howard's impact on cinema was minimal, limited to a single appearance in 'Five Minutes to Live' (1961). The film itself has become a cult classic among exploitation film enthusiasts, partially due to Johnny Cash's involvement, but Howard's contribution was too minor to leave a lasting impression on the industry or audiences.
Lasting Legacy
The legacy of this particular Ron Howard is essentially non-existent in film history, as he appeared in only one film and did not continue in the entertainment industry. He remains a footnote in the cast list of a minor exploitation film, often confused with the much more famous director Ron Howard who shares his name.
Who They Inspired
Given his extremely brief and minor career, this Ron Howard had no discernible influence on other actors or directors in the film industry.
Off Screen
Very little is known about the personal life of this Ron Howard, who had only one documented film appearance in 1961. Unlike his more famous namesake, this Howard did not continue in the entertainment industry, and records of his life beyond this single film credit are scarce.
Did You Know?
- Often confused with the famous director Ron Howard, but they are different people
- Only known film appearance was in 'Five Minutes to Live' (1961)
- The film he appeared in also starred Johnny Cash in one of his first acting roles
- 'Five Minutes to Live' was later re-released as 'Door-to-Door Maniac'
- The film was an early example of the exploitation genre
- His role in the film was likely very minor or uncredited
- No other film or television appearances have been documented
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Ron Howard?
Ron Howard was a child actor who appeared in only one known film, 'Five Minutes to Live' in 1961. He should not be confused with the famous director Ron Howard who shares his name.
What films is Ron Howard best known for?
Ron Howard is only known for appearing in 'Five Minutes to Live' (1961), a crime exploitation film starring Johnny Cash.
When was Ron Howard born and when did he die?
The birth and death dates for this particular Ron Howard are not documented in available film records.
What awards did Ron Howard win?
This Ron Howard did not receive any known awards or nominations for his brief acting career.
What was Ron Howard's acting style?
Due to his extremely limited filmography consisting of only one minor appearance, there is insufficient information to determine his acting style.
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