Ron Howard, who played Opie on "The Andy Griffith Show" as a child, said he recently found out that he and former co-star Don Knotts are distant cousins.

Ron Howard, who found fame as a child star on the hit 1960s series “The Andy Griffith Show,” recently shared a photo on social media that showed him with his costars Andy Griffith and Don Knotts.

The sitcom, which ran for eight seasons, followed the sheriff of Mayberry, Andy Taylor (Griffith). At five years old, Howard played Opie during the duration of the series from 1960 to 1968. Knotts was known for his role as Deputy Sheriff Barney Fife — which won him five Emmys.

Howard played Opie on The Andy Griffith Show from 1960 to 1968. He was just 5 years old when he was cast as the son of Griffith’s Andy Taylor, the beloved sheriff of Mayberry. K

The Andy Griffith Show brought a sense of laughter and community into our homes—and Mayberry's quirky crew of characters remain beloved after all these years. From Andy and Barney to Aunt Bee and little Opie,

Ron Howard is remembering a time, long ago.American director and film producer took a nostalgic trip down memory lane on February 15, sharing a sweet throwback photo of himself with The

Ron Howard has revealed who one of his Andy Griffith Show costars actually was as he shared a throwback on social media.