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Henry Winkler

  • Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
  • Birthday: October 30, 1945

Stage-trained actor Henry Winkler gained international prominence as the lovable rebel Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli a.k.a. 'The Fonz' on the long-running 1950s nostalgia series, "Happy Days" (ABC, 1974-84). The dark-haired player made his film debut in "Crazy Joe" (1973) but was more memorable in the following year's "Lords of Flatbush", another 1950s-set piece where he first donned the leather jacket that would become a Fonzie signature. As 'The Fonz', Winkler enjoyed a level of stardom r…more

Career Milestones

  • 2006

    Cast opposite Adam Sandler in the comedy "Click" directed by Frank Coraci

  • 2003

    Cast in a recurring role as incompetent lawyer Barry Zuckercorn on FOX's "Arrested Development"

  • 2000

    Gave a memorable guest performance on the NBC sitcom "Battery Park"; initially nominated for an Emmy for his role, but the late airing of the episode missed the Emmy deadline and the nomination was rescinded

  • 2000

    Had a cameo role in the Adam Sandler comedy "Little Nicky"

  • 2000

    Helmed an episode of the ABC sitcom "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch"

Awards

  • 1985

    Daytime Emmy: Outstanding Children's Special

  • 1977

    Golden Globe Award: Best Actor in a Television Series (Comedy or Musical)

  • 1977

    NATO Entertainment Personality of the Year":

  • 1976

    Golden Globe Award: Best Actor in a Television Series (Comedy or Musical)

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