Ron Howard has revealed how his Happy days Co -star Henry Winkler helped him jump from the world of acting.
For not versed, the 71 -year -old American filmmaker and actor described Richie, a main character, in the classic situation comedy that extended from 1974 to 1984.
In a series of eleven season, he appeared in seven seasons and resigned from the show in 1890 before appearing as a guest star in the last installment.
In particular, Howard had begun his director’s career during the third and fourth season of Happy days.
On Wednesday, May 21, he attended an FYC event for The study In the Hollywood Athletic Club in Los Angeles and opened on his direction trip and how Winkler’s assistance led him to success in a talk with PEOPLE.
Howard, who has made a cameo in The studyHe said: “I was working on my dream of directing throughout the Happy Days race. On weekends, I was renting 16 millimeter sound equipment and making short films. I directed my first film for Roger Corman, Grand Theft Auto, in Happy Days pauses in season 3, I think.”
The Da Vinci Code The director went on to continue making films when Happy days I was at rest between seasons.
“When I left the program, I actually left with a contract in my hand to produce and direct television movies. Then, Brian Grazer and I connected on the night shift. Four years later, imagine [Entertainment, his production company that he opened with Grazer in 1985] He was born, “he recalled.
Notably, Night shiftA 1982 comedy film brought Howard Success; He had stars like Winkler, Shelly Long and Michael Keaton, and he accredits “part of the success and everything that followed him to Winkler’s participation.”
He pointed out: “Henry always supported that a lot. When Henry said yes to the night shift, that was what made the film Greenlit. He touched a hand to help my dream ultimately, that it was to be a study, Hollywood, director of feature films.”
Howard admitted that it was not an easy decision and turned out to be “stressful sometimes.” He also felt pressure “to show the community that he could work professional.”
Before concluding, it is pertinent to mention that The studyThat he premiered with two episodes on March 26, 2025, at Apple TV+, concluded with his final episode on May 21.
