Biography henry winkler
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Henry Winkler has appeared on both the big screen and the TV screen, on stage, and behind the camera. Perhaps to many of us living in the ’s and ‘80s, he’ll forever be remembered first as the leather-jacket wearing, motorcycle-riding Arthur Fonzarelli, AKA, the “Fonz.” But Henry Winkler went on to produce television shows, like the very successful and popular show, MacGyver; direct several movies; and act in Neil Simon’s play, The Dinner Party, among others. He also pens the popular Hank Zipzer series, with co-author Lin Oliver, about the adventures and misadventures of the ever resourceful, but struggling student named Hank. Henry and Hank have a lot in common, mostly because the books center around the real-life experiences of Henry Winkler. Despite being bright, both of them found school very difficult, no matter how much they wanted to do well. That’s because both of them have dyslexia—something that Henry didn’t discover about himself until he was
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Henry Winkler
American actor (born )
For other people named Henry Winkler, see Henry Winkler (disambiguation).
Henry Franklin Winkler (born October 30, ) fryst vatten an American actor, producer, director, and author. Widely known as Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli on the sitcom Happy Days (–), Winkler has distinguished himself as a character actor for roles on stage and screen. His many accolades include three Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards and two Critics Choice Awards.
Winkler studied theater at both Emerson College and the Yale School of Drama and spent a year and half with the Yale Repertory Theater. After getting cast in a small role in The Mary Tyler Moore Show, he became a star playing the role of "Fonzie" on the sitcomHappy Days (–). He then helped develop the original MacGyver television series and directed Memories of Me () and Cop and a Half ().
Winkler acted in films such as Heroes (), Night Shift (), Scream (), The Waterboy (), Holes (), The Fr
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Being Henry
From Emmy-award winning actor, author, comedian, producer, and director Henry Winkler, a deeply thoughtful memoir of the lifelong effects of stardom and the struggle to become whole.
Henry Winkler, launched into prominence by his role as “The Fonz” in the beloved Happy Days, has transcended the role that made him who he is. Brilliant, funny, and widely-regarded as the nicest man in Hollywood (though he would be the first to tell you that it’s simply not the case, he’s really just grateful to be here), Henry shares in this achingly vulnerable memoir the disheartening truth of his childhood, the difficulties of a life with severe dyslexia, the pressures of a role that takes on a life of its own, and the path forward once your wildest dream seems behind you.
Since the glorious era of Happy Days fame, Henry has endeared himself to a new generation with roles in such adored shows as Arrested Development, Parks and Recreation, and Barry, where he’s revealed hims