Ep400 - Henry Winkler | Being Henry: The Fonz...and Beyond
Dec 5, 2023
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Henry Winkler, actor with 50 years of success in Hollywood, discusses his memoir, community building, and inclusion. He talks about his dyslexia and impact on his career. They also discuss the power of music, dreams of returning to Broadway, inclusivity and accessibility on set, and reflections on culture, technology, and the future.
Henry Winkler highlights his successful career in Hollywood and the recognition he received, including winning awards and having a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Winkler shares his personal journey with dyslexia and how he overcame challenges, emphasizing self-acceptance and persistence.
Deep dives
Henry Winkler's Career and Achievements
Henry Winkler discusses his successful career in Hollywood, including his iconic role as Arthur 'The Fonz' Fonzarelli on Happy Days. He talks about winning awards and being recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Winkler also highlights his current role as acting teacher Jean Cousinault on the HBO series Barry.
Henry Winkler's Journey with Dyslexia
Winkler shares his personal experience with dyslexia and how it affected him throughout his life. He opens up about the challenges and insecurities he faced due to his learning disability. However, he discusses how he learned to overcome his dyslexia, finding ways to memorize his lines and improvise during auditions. Winkler also emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and the power of persistence.
Henry Winkler's Writing Career
Winkler talks about his journey as an author, particularly in the realm of children's books. He shares how his literary career began as a way to fill time between acting gigs and how it ultimately led to the creation of the beloved character Hank Zipser. Winkler also discusses his latest children's book, Detective Duck, which was inspired by a jigsaw puzzle and highlights the importance of teamwork and the protection of the environment.
Henry Winkler's Gratitude and Inspiration
Winkler expresses his overwhelming gratitude for his life and career, emphasizing the importance of tenacity and gratitude in achieving success. He shares his admiration for musicians and how music has always been a powerful source of inspiration and comfort in his life. Additionally, Winkler reflects on the positive impact he strives to make in people's lives, embracing kindness and connection with everyone he meets.
Henry Winkler visits Google to discuss his memoir “Being Henry: The Fonz…and Beyond”, and how we can build community and foster inclusion and accessibility for older adults and people with disabilities. In 2023, Henry Winkler will celebrate 50 years of success in Hollywood and continues to be in demand as an actor, producer, and director. He co-stars as acting teacher Gene Cousineau on the hit HBO dark comedy, Barry. A graduate of the Yale School of Drama, in 1973 he was cast in the iconic role of Arthur “The Fonz” Fonzarelli 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. In recent years, Winkler appeared in a number of series, including Arrested Development, Children’s Hospital, and Parks and Recreation. He is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous children’s books, including Alien Superstar, and Hank Zipzer, the World’s Greatest Under-Achiever, a 28-book series inspired by Winkler’s own struggle with severe dyslexia.