In Conversation with Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler leaves audiences inspired and entertained with presentations that blend humorous anecdotes, inspirational life lessons, and stories from his remarkable career in television and entertainment. Through his experiences overcoming adversity and achieving success despite a lifetime struggle with undiagnosed dyslexia, Henry connects with audiences of all ages. His passion for supporting others stems from that journey, making his talks both meaningful and memorable.
Henry has worked tirelessly to bring awareness and support to children who learn differently by advocating for changes in the education system and informing parents and teachers about learning challenges.
Henry Winkler will celebrate 50 years of success in Hollywood this year and continues to be in demand not only as an actor, producer, and director but as a best- selling author. His autobiography, BEING HENRY… The Fonz and Beyond, was published last October. It was on the New York Times best-seller list for 11 weeks and was a Good Reads Award winner for Best Humor book.
Henry co- starred as acting teacher Gene Cousineau on the hit HBO dark comedy, Barry. In 2018, he won his first Primetime Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy for his role on the series. He was nominated again for an Emmy in 2019, 2022 and 2023. Henry has also won two Television Critics Choice Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series and was nominated for both a Golden Globe and SAG Award. The series ended in 2023.
A 1973 audition in Los Angeles forever changed the life of the Yale School of Drama graduate when producer Garry Marshall and Tom Miller cast Winkler in the iconic role of Arthur Fonzarelli, aka “The Fonz,” in the TV series Happy Days. During his 10 years on the popular sitcom, he won two Golden Globe Awards, was nominated three times for an Emmy Award and was also honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Both his famous leather jacket and Fonzie’s lunch box became part of an exhibit at the Smithsonian Museum in 1980.
In recent years, Winkler appeared in a number of series, including Arrested Development, Children’s Hospital, Royal Pains, New Girl and Parks and Recreation. He also starred and co- executive produced the popular NBC Reality series Better Late Than Never. His guest role in the ABC drama series The Practice earned him an Emmy Award nomination and he also starred in the CBS sitcom Out of Practice. His guest-star roles have included Numb3rs, Third Watch, Crossing Jordan and Law and Order: SVU, and the Hallmark Channel holiday movie The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.