Film: A Beautiful Mind
Previous wins for role: Directors Guild of America
Previous Oscar wins/nominations: None
Bio: We knew him long ago as a TV icon–first as Opie on the The Andy Griffith Show and then as Richie Cunningham on Happy Days–but who knew this red-headed, freckle-faced kid would turn into one of Hollywood’s major players? As an A-list director, Howard has created some of film’s most memorable moments. From the dramatic tension of Apollo 13 to the knowing humor of Parenthood to the holiday magic of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Howard’s films generally possess a bittersweet quality that draw audiences in. Along with his partner Brian Grazer, Howard is also a successful producer. Their production company, Imagine Entertainment, has produced such hits as The Nutty Professor (I and II) and Liar, Liar.
