Howard has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions in film and television. He was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2003 and was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 2013. Over his six decade career, Howard has received two Academy Awards, four Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award. Howard started his career as a child actor before transitioning to directing films.
Ronald William Howard (born March 1, 1954) is an American director, producer, screenwriter, and actor.