She appeared in the 1956 film Frontier Woman alongside husband Rance Howard and their son Ron Howard, aged two years at the time. In 1975, the entire family would act in the television film Huckleberry Finn. Howard appeared in a bit part in the 1985 film Cocoon.

Feb 3, 2025 · Ron Howard is honoring his mother, Jean Speegle Howard, on what would have been her 98th birthday. On Saturday, Feb. 1, Ron, 70, shared an undated throwback photo to Instagram that showed...

Jean Speegle Howard was born on 31 January 1927 in Duncan, Oklahoma, USA. She was an actress, known for Apollo 13 (1995), Scrooged (1988) and Cocoon (1985). She was married to Rance Howard. She died on 2 September 2000 in Burbank, California, USA.

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Feb 4, 2025 · Ron Howard honored his mother, Jean Speegle Howard, on the first day of February, which would have been her 98th birthday. The director shared a heartfelt tribute alongside a throwback photo of her as he reflected on …

Sept. 13 -- Stage and screen actress Jean Speegle Howard, mother of actor-director Ron Howard and actor Clint Howard, died Sept. 2 of complications from heart and respiratory illness in Burbank, Calif. She was 73.

Dec 7, 2022 · Jean Speegle Howard (mother) Date of birth: January 31, 1927. Date of death: September 2, 2000 (aged 73) Jean was a popular TV actress, mostly acting in sitcoms. She was born in Duncan to Louise and William Speegle. After giving birth to Ron, she had to take a long break from acting to take care of the family.

I love this photo of me with my parents, Jean and Rance Howard. This is Awesome! I need to tell you what an inspiration you have been to us! I wish you nothing but the best and admire you for bring up your children in VT!!! Thanks for sharing!! I saw an …

Oct 8, 2021 · Clint Howard and Ron Howard pose with their mother, Jean, for a photo during a family trip to Apple Valley. Notice the shadow of their father, Rance, in the foreground. Courtesy Howard Family

Motion picture and television actress. Mother of director/actor Ron Howard and actor Clint Howard. Married to director/actor Rance Howard.