Henry Winkler

Date of Birth: October 30, 1945

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Henry Franklin Winkler, born on October 30, 1945, in New York City, is an American actor, comedian, director, and producer. He is best known for his role as Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli on the television sitcom “Happy Days,” which aired from 1974 to 1984. His portrayal of Fonzie, a cool and charismatic greaser, made him a pop culture icon and earned him two Golden Globe Awards. Winkler’s parents, Ilse Anna Maria (Hadra) and Harry Irving Winkler, were Jewish immigrants who escaped the Holocaust by fleeing Germany in 1939. Despite struggling with undiagnosed dyslexia throughout his schooling, Winkler went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Emerson College in 1967 and later an MFA from the Yale School of Drama in 1970. Aside from “Happy Days,” Winkler’s acting career includes a variety of roles in both television and film. He has appeared in shows like “Arrested Development,” “Parks and Recreation,” and “Barry,” for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2018. His film credits include “The Waterboy,” “Scream,” and “Click.” In addition to acting, Winkler is a successful director and producer, with credits including “MacGyver” and “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.” He is also an accomplished author, having co-written the “Hank Zipzer” series of children’s books, inspired by his own struggles with dyslexia.

5 Interesting Facts about Henry Winkler

1. Henry Winkler struggled with undiagnosed dyslexia throughout his early life and education.

2. He was awarded an honorary Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2011 for his services to children’s education and dyslexia awareness.

3. Winkler’s “Happy Days” contract initially limited his dialogue to five lines per episode, but his popularity quickly led to an expanded role.

4. He is a cousin of actor Richard Belzer, known for his role as Detective Munch on “Law & Order: SVU.”

5. Winkler’s iconic leather jacket from “Happy Days” is part of the Smithsonian Institution’s collection.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Henry Winkler

1. “Assumptions are the termites of relationships.”

2. “Your mind knows only some things. Your inner voice, your instinct, knows everything. If you listen to what you know instinctively, it will always lead you down the right path.”

3. “I live by two words: tenacity and gratitude.”

4. “The greatest lesson we can learn in life is to be compassionate.”

5. “The most important thing in the world is family and love.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Henry Winkler’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $40 million.

Children

Henry Winkler has three children. He and his wife, Stacey Weitzman, have two children together: Zoe Emily Winkler and Max Daniel Winkler. Henry is also a stepfather to Stacey’s son, Jed Weitzman, from her previous marriage.