Henry Winkler Tells the Story of Landing Iconic Role as 'The Fonz' in 'Happy Days' | The View

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[@ianman15]

Henry Winkler has every reason to be an arrogant difficult actor considering his success with such an iconic character. Instead he remained humble and thankful and personable. At 78 years young, may he never change and be an example to those moving up in the business. A truly wonderful human being.

[@paulpeterson4216]

Don't get me wrong. He comes across as a genuinely good human being. OTOH, he could neve have been a "difficult" actor, because nobody would have put up with that. The man had the humility to recognize 1) that he got really lucky and 2) that as an actor, he has a lot to be humble about. If there were a viable way to rank actors that can make a living in Hollywood, whether TV or Movies, he would be in the bottom half. More or less everything that he's done since Happy Days has been mining the fame and good will he got from that show. Again, he's a wonderful human being. He's nothing special as an actor. He's just good enough that, ex Happy Days, he could probably have made a living as that character actor you recognize, but whose name you never knew.

[@AntonioBarsanio]

@@paulpeterson4216 We already know that Henry Winkler is not Gregory Peck or cary Grant or SIr Lawrence Olivier...so?

[@TheConnonedrum]

He us truly a national treasure. He seems like a cool person to meet in real life. Happy Birthdat Henry!

[@alfonsoalfonso647]

I attended a panel he gave at a comic convention. Very friendly guy. He answered all questions with a smile, very people friendly.

[@lydias2012]

Everyone who has ever worked with him adores him and say he is the nicest guy.

[@lashendawest7509]

We love Henry Winkler

[@jennmoslek921]

It makes me so happy to see someone as treasured as him talking about Dyslexia. My son was diagnosed with this when he was in 3rd grade & trying to find resources for him was so difficult! ❤ Him!

[@kamikazekid94]

Happy birthday Henry! Aaaaa the Fonz! We love you!

[@sekenamcmurren2217]

Happy birthday Henry Winkler!🥳

[@niamhflynn]

Henry Winkler: Thank You for my 78th birthday party yesterday

[@brandonmills9577]

He’s such a beautiful soul!! Truly an American treasure ❤❤❤

[@raindrops21_9]

The man knows how to work a room 😂 He's brilliant, and seems like a genuinely lovely person.

[@Bushwick2678]

Legend 👑 I could listen to Mr. Winkler all day ❤

[@twitch3942]

I love him so much.Happy birthday 🎉🎉

[@niamhflynn]

Henry Winkler: Thank You for my 78th birthday party yesterday

[@aharper12]

Henry Winkler is still the coolest man alive!!!

[@batgurrl]

I loved that very warm hello he gave to Whoopi. Happy Birthday Henry Winkler. He’s such a lovely, caring, talented person. 🎉🎉❤

[@evelyngolden2272]

He was great!

[@barbaraobach]

He's everything that an actor should be, again another old school performer , that elevated every picture he was in, uplifted millions of 70's children and folks worldwide

[@altonhumes5782]

Trust and Believe: this Gentleman is BELOVED FOR A REASON!!! WE SALUTE YOU SIR HENRY WINKLER!!!! #ViewNation #StandInWisdom!!! #SaluteThisLegend. #ForeverSayAaayyy!!!

[@TheDeRaye]

The Fonz! Love it! Mr. Winkler, along with Robin Williams, were 2 of my first television heroes as a child! I love to see him still thriving and entertaining! Such a great man!

[@Benito-fn4ip]

Great Respect and Appreciation for Henry!

[@VickyGoss]

Just bought the book. ❤Love Henry

[@kallen868]

Some where I have a pic of me in the 70's wearing a Fonzie tee. He's still cool...and an icon.👍👍Ayyy!

[@alangillenwaters3805]

happy birthday henry

[@HozerO75]

Henry Winkler once said of his Fonz audition, he was there the same day Michael Nesmith and Micky Dolenz of the Monkees were auditioning for the same role and Henry nearly convinced himself he wouldn't get the role. Eventually became friends with Mike and Micky later.

[@SquiggyGirlForever]

Mike Nesmith never auditioned for Fonzie to my knowledge Micky Dolenz did, but I have never read that Mike did.

[@anthonylucchese6254]

Much enjoyed Henry WInkler on the View show today. (10/30/23) Enjoyed his inspirational comments about keep on trying and you can do whatever you put your mind to. He is a good example to the younger generation today! Happy Birthday Henry and many more to come!!! Hope all is well with you and your family. Anthony Joseph Lucchese

[@sandrabranch678]

He is a very good actor & very kind & generous person. He starred in one of my most famous Christmas movies The Most Wonderful Time Of the Year. Happy Birthday & thank you for sharing your amazing talent & love.👏🏾♥️👍🏾🥳

[@ambercruse278]

This man needs to be cloned ASAP!!! ❤❤❤❤ Such a treasure 🇨🇦

[@JacquelineCordovaBRedD69]

I love him ❤

[@daved1535]

Henry Winkler, Ron Howard and John Ritter were very close friends outside of acting

[@bmoshareholderappleshareho855]

Show people like show people.

[@Tracy-os6un]

I can't believe that Henry is 78 years young he doesn't look 78 at all loved him as the Fonz in Happy Days

[@melindamcafee1728]

Happy Birthday Henry!

[@niamhflynn]

Henry Winkler: Thank You for my 78th birthday party yesterday

[@LawrenceGottlieb]

78 y/o man still going strong! His thoughts are fresher than Sara's and Alyssa's, his jokes funnier, too

[@MichaelHeir]

When he did the holy water I cackled 😭😭😭

[@rolon147]

I like her way of helping these kids!! Thx thx thx 🙏🏽 I

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

HAPPY 78TH BIRTHDAY HENRY WINKLER !!!

[@Darcey-t4s]

Happy birthday fonzie😊😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@vanlearrose]

He has huge high school theatre teacher energy

[@patienceboafo1998]

Òmg another memoir memoir 😅

[@daniellerichard1385]

Beautiful man! I really loved him in Barry.

[@LovesDavidCassidy]

I have holes & click with Henry winkler in it & he’s a good actor & Happy Birthday Henry?!

[@missyA1958]

Aww, I love Henry Winkler, I have been a fan since Happy Days. He's been such an Amazing actor and performed in so many great movies. He always keeps it real, and remains so humble. I would love to meet him in person, and just talk with him for a few minutes. His wit and charm are superb. Congratulations on your book Henry Winkler, definitely have to get myself a copy.Sending you Happy Birthday Wishes, for continued good health and happiness.

[@richarddukard8989]

From Matthew Perry, who took his hatred of being typecast as his breakout role to the grave, to Henry Winkler, who learned to embrace being known as "the Fonz" for decades, and is living his best life

[@astrologydivathayer4531]

Love him! He's has dyslexia and I do too. Made me not feel so self conscious about it

[@larylhuntington5398]

Wise, kind, smart and with a heart of gold. I wish more people could be even half the man Henry Winkler is. The world would be a better, kinder place.

[@Nicety08]

What a treasure, I didnt watch him on Happy Days I saw him in Adam Sandler movies lol

[@LovesDavidCassidy]

He was in click with Adam Sandler & he is also in Disney holes

[@kingcobrarules8117]

That house coat he is wearing is to die for.

[@naosu87]

I guarantee that Ana is quietly on Ozempic. She's looking good.

[@sylviar3580]

Got the book on Audible. One of the best I have ever listened to!! Great job, Henry.

[@MikeCee7]

If he got the part 50 years ago on his birthday in 1973, & he just turned 78 today, (October 30th) that means Henry Winkler started playing a “high school” greaser, when he was 28 years old?

[@niamhflynn]

Henry Winkler: Thanks

[@Sbannmarie298]

Why was this so short?? Shame on NBC! It’s the Fonz!

[@sicknado]

eyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[@roderickhenry1129]

Miss sunny I really love you so much my name is Henry too ❤😊

[@roderickhenry1129]

Good day my hearts I love you guys so much I ment leadys ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@FeelinErie]

Happy birthday to my birthday twin! ^^

[@paulzammataro7185]

He doesn't mention Sylvester Stallone and The Lords of Flatbush??

[@jaye8872]

They all look like they are on Ozempic. Except Henry

[@roderickhenry1129]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jeanetteschock4744]

The Lord's of Flatbush with Perry King Sylvester Stallone come on now

[@freemagicfun]

The Lords of Flatbush also starred Henry Winkler. 😎

[@stevec1972ad]

Whoopi has so many celebrity friends. See how Henry kissed only her

[@Vatch1966]

Hard tp believe Henry turns 80 in 2025.

[@evelyngolden2272]

I am retired and living my best life. I save 10%. Will increase to 15%.

[@riyadhrafique8377]

Have his book Being Henry The Fonz... And Beyond interesting reading 📚 📖

[@Demoman973]

I’ve never I’ve never seen five women more disinterested in person in all my years on this earth or in Hollywood than I saw in this video. Wake up America. The world has never been more predictable or more jaded. We’ve fucked as a society

[@ronsadventures2007]

I feel sorry for Henry being on that show

[@javiruiz8365]

This show sucked today! Nothing fun! Disappointed ☹️

[@lewisengr]

Winkler is great...the rest of those loudmouths are annoying.

[@ankeu.a.wallace]

🤗 ➡ ⚡#WorthyOfAttention⚡ Thank You 👍🇺🇸😇♒😘💋🎯🎉😂

[@williamdansereau9715]

The view need to be taking off the air, it’s the worst show all time 👎

[@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy]

He was great in Barry.

[@eyesseeyou803]

you ladies take the cake...away from little kids.

[@donaldperez7981]

He worked so much with Gary Marshall, that he eventually ended up looking like him.

[@rexiiforsure9558]

Happy belated birthday, Henry Winkler; we share the same day! Only difference was I was born nine years prior to you

[@APOLO-oq3ce]

Just asking, did he ever do anything else besides Fonz,?

[@WhenImBackInChicago]

He won 3 Emmys, 2 Golden Globe Awards, and 2 Critics Choice Awards. First, was cast in a small role in The Mary Tyler Moore Show, then he burst into stardom playing the role of Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli on the ABC sitcom Happy Days (1974-1984). He developed the original ABC series MacGyver, and directed Memories of Me (1988), and Cop and a Half (1993). Winkler acted in films such as Heroes (1977), Night Shift (1982), Scream (1996), The Waterboy (1998), Holes (2003), The French Dispatch (2021), and Black Adam (2022). He also found a career resurgence in television portraying humorous characters such as Barry Zuckerkorn in Arrested Development (2003-2019), Eddie R. Lawson in Royal Pains (2010-2016), Dr. Saperstein in Parks and Recreation (2013-2015), and Gene Cousineau in Barry (2018-2023). The latter earned him the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. He was a member of the main cast of the NBC reality series Better Late Than Never (2016-2018). In 2003, he drew upon his childhood struggles with dyslexia to co-write the Hank Zipzer series of children's books, which he then adapted into the BBC adaptation (in which Winkler appears as Mr. Rock) Hank Zipzer (2014-2016). He wrote three memoirs: Being Henry: The Fonz . . . and Beyond (2023) I've Never Met an Idiot on the River (2011) The Other Side of Henry Winkler: My Story (1976). ❤.

[@patriciamurfitt4590]

If you don't love Henry, you are not an American 😅