How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a 2000 American Christmas fantasy comedy film directed by Ron Howard, who also produced with Brian Grazer, from a screenplay written by Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman. The film was based on Dr. Seuss's 1957 children's book of the same name, as the first Dr. Seuss book to be adapted into a full-length feature film and the first of only two live-action Dr. Seuss films. This was also the second adaptation of the book.
Ron Howard, director and producer.
Whoville Grinch Family Sedan from How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Stahls Automotive Collection
Despite the mixed reception, Jim Carrey's performance as the title character received praise from critics and audiences.
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Ronald William Howard is an American director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. Howard started his career as a child actor before transitioning to directing films. Over his six decade career, Howard has received two Academy Awards, four Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Grammy Award. He was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2003 and was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 2013. Howard has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions in film and television.
With Cara Williams in Pete and Gladys (1960)
With Andy Griffith as Opie in a publicity photo for The Andy Griffith Show (1961)
Richie (Ron Howard) takes a turn on Fonzie's (Henry Winkler) motorcycle in a scene from Happy Days