Cocoon is a 1985 American science fiction fantasy comedy-drama film directed by Ron Howard about a group of elderly people rejuvenated by aliens. The movie stars Don Ameche, Wilford Brimley ...

In the case of Ron Howard, he helped the young actor transition ... directed dozens of high-profile films including "Apollo 13," "Cocoon," "Backdraft," "Parenthood," "Splash" and more.

Ronald William "Ron" Howard (born March 1 ... including the Oscar winning Cocoon, Apollo 13, Frost/Nixon, A Beautiful Mind and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. In 2003, he was awarded the National ...