When we talk about child stars who became wildly successful, Ron Howard is one of the best examples out there. Born into a family of actors, Howard may have gotten his start in showbiz fairly easily, but he certainly proved that he had the talent to make it last! He got his first big break when he was six years old and playing Opie Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show.
By the time he turned 19, Howard had really hit the big time with his role as Richie Cunningham on one of the most loved shows in history, Happy Days. Though he enjoyed acting, Howard felt more passionate about pursuing a career on the other side of the camera. He has since directed massive blockbusters, including Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind, The Da Vinci Code, Frost/Nixon, and Solo: A Star Wars Story.