From suspense to comedy to action and drama, Ron has done and directed them all. He is a favorite of actor Tom Hanks as he has directed many of Hanks’ notable films such as The Da Vinci Code and Apollo 13. He has also directed a couple of Russel Crowe films that include Cinderella Man and A Beautiful Mind, which he won an Oscar for Best Director. Other well-known films he directed are Frost/Nixon, In the Heart of the Sea, Splash, Cocoon, Willow, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas.