Henry Winkler was born on October 30, 1945 in New York, New York.

Taking a break from directing and producing Henry Winkler was in the TV series MONTY, playing the lead role Monty Richardson. Then in 2005 playing Dr. Stewart Barnes on the TV series OUT OF PRACTICE.

Bringing to life the animated character Norville, Henry Winkler was on the TV series CLIFFORD'S PUPPY DAYS.

Playing an Intern is how Henry Winkler got his start on the hit series ANOTHER WORLD.

Henry Winkler has had a few recurring roles on hit TV series' as a special guest including CROSSING JORDAN playing Dr. Jack Slocum, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT playing Barry Zuckerkorn, and LAVERNE & SHIRLEY playing Fonzie.

In 2002 Henry Winkler became the executive producer for the game show HOLLYWOOD SQUARES. Winkler himself was a guest star on the show 5 times with other stars like Whoopi Goldberg, John Ritter, Martin Mull, Bob Eubanks, Monty Hall, and Mackenzie Rosman.

The motorcycle that the Henry Winkler rode as the Fonz, on the hit TV series HAPPY DAYS was the same motorcycle that Steve McQueen rode in THE GREAT ESCAPE in 1963.

Right before good friend John Ritter passed away he was rehearsing lines with Henry Winkler.

The hit series HAPPY DAYS gave Henry Winkler more than just stardom, winkler became great friends with the cast. Ron Howard who played Richie on HAPPY DAYS named Henry Winkler as the godfather to his daughter Bryce Dallas Howard.

Taking an uncredited role, Henry Winkler played Principal Arthur Himbry in the 1996 hit movie SCREAM.

In 1982 Henry Winkler worked with Ron Howard on the movie NIGHT SHIFT. Ron Howard was the director and Henry Winkler played Chuck Lumley.

Playing the Fonz, Henry Winkler became an idol making men everywhere wanting to own a leather jacket, a cool motorcycle and to have hot babe at the snap of your fingers. Arthur Fonzarelli was the coolest guy in town on the hit series HAPPY DAYS. Winkler played the part from 1974-1984.

The Fonz was a great role for Henry Winkler, he was cast as the Fonz after playing a similar role in the movie THE LORDS OF FLATBUSH . Due to the popularity of his part, the Fonz rolled over to other series with guest appearances including the MORK & MINDY and LAVERNE & SHIRLEY shows.

Winkler has produced some hit TV series including SO WEIRD, DEAD MAN'S GUN, MONTY, SIGHTINGS, and MACGYVER.

Taking the challenge of a director, Henry Winkler has directed several hit TV series like SABRINA, THE TEENAGE WITCH, CLUELESS, DAVE'S WORLD and JOANIE LOVES CHACHI.

Henry Winkler's other notable credits include...

 

YOU DON'T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN (2008)
A PLUMM SUMMER (2007)
CLICK (2006)
UNBEATABLE HAROLD (2006)
THE KING OF CENTRAL PARK (2006)
THE KID & I (2005)
FRONTERZ (2004)
HOLES (2003)
P.U.N.K.S. (1999)
THE WATERBOY (1998)
NIGHT SHIFT (1982)
CRAZY JOE (1974)

Henry Winkler in NIGHT SHIFT (1982)

Henry Winkler in the LORDS OF FLATBUSh (1974)