Ron Howard was born in Duncan, Oklahoma. His parents were both actors. Ron first appeared on stage at 18 months and made his screen debut at age four. He had a memorable role in the film The Music Man, and became familiar to millions of Americans as Opie on The Andy Griffith Show.
Common signs and symptoms associated with TMJ disorders include jaw pain or tenderness, aching pain in and around the ear, chewing problems, facial pain, TMJ locking, difficulty with mouth opening or closing, headache and an uneven bite.
There are some causes of lump behind the ear that can be painful or painless. For example, a throat infection and mononucleosis, also referred to as Epstein-Barr virus, can lead to swelling around the neck area. HIV/AIDS, measles, and the chickenpox can also cause swelling around the face and neck.