Ron Howard is an American actor, director, and producer who has been in the entertainment industry since 1959. One of his most iconic roles was that of Opie Taylor in the 1960s sitcom 'The Andy Griffith Show'. Opie was the son of Sheriff Andy Taylor and was portrayed as a young boy with a strong moral compass. The character of Opie was so beloved by viewers that he became a symbol of innocence and childhood nostalgia.