Ron Howard is no stranger to awards — he’s won Emmys for producing such projects as miniseries From the Earth to the Moon , comedy series Arrested Development and documentary Jim Henson: Idea Man , not to mention two Oscars for directing and producing 2002’s A Beautiful Mind . But this year marks his first Emmy recognition for acting, even though the 71-year-old made a name for himself as a child star.

About 65 years before his guest turn playing himself on Apple TV+ comedy The Studio , for which he’s nominated, Howard brought Opie Taylor to life on The Andy Griffith Show . As the son of Sheriff Andy Taylor (Andy Griffith), Opie charmed audiences for eight seasons with his lovable, innocent and somewhat mischievous personality. “As Griffith’s sole moppet, Ronny Howard loo

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