Henry Winkler: podcast appearances and interviews

Henry Franklin Winkler, born on October 30, 1945, is an American actor, producer, director, and author. He is widely recognized for his portrayal of Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli on the sitcom Happy Days, a role he played from 1974 to 1984. Winkler studied theater at Emerson College and the Yale School of Drama, spending additional time with the Yale Repertory Theater. His early career included a small role on The Mary Tyler Moore Show before his breakout as Fonzie. Beyond his iconic role, Winkler contributed to the development of the original MacGyver series and directed films such as Memories of Me and Cop and a Half. His film appearances include Heroes, Night Shift, Scream, The Waterboy, Click, The French Dispatch, and Black Adam. In recent years, he has experienced a career resurgence in television, notably playing characters such as Barry Zuckerkorn in Arrested Development, Eddie R. Lawson in Royal Pains, Dr. Saperstein in Parks and Recreation, and Gene Cousineau in Barry, for which he received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Winkler has also participated in the reality series Better Late Than Never. Drawing on his childhood experiences with dyslexia, he co-wrote the children's book series Hank Zipzer, which was adapted into a television series in the United Kingdom, where Winkler appears as Mr. Rock. Additionally, he has authored three memoirs, sharing his personal story and insights into his career.