Here's a fun twist of fate: Henry Winkler, a man who's spent decades teaching others how to act, had to audition for the role of an acting teacher on HBO's "Barry." Can you believe that? "I was so nervous," Henry admitted. "But you know what? As you get older, you gain a little more confidence and focus. I was able to keep my head in the game and stay sharp."
Henry Winkler first exploded onto the scene in 1974 with "Happy Days," a show that ran for a decade and became a cultural phenomenon. But it wasn't until he took on the role of a quirky, larger-than-life theater coach mentoring hitman-turned-actor Barry (Bill Hader) on "Barry" that he earned his sixth Emmy nomination. Sure, he hasn't won yet, but he's totally cool with that. "It's all about the experience," he joked. "You get to dress up, eat a pig in a blanket, sip on some Perrier, and then head home. What's not to love?"
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Henry as Fonzie on 'Happy Days.' (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
Henry's Journey Back to Acting Roots
Playing the role of an acting teacher has brought Henry Winkler, now 72, full circle to his own acting beginnings. Back in the day, he trained under the legendary Stella Adler at the Yale School of Drama. His early career included working alongside Sylvester Stallone in the 1974 film "The Lords of Flatbush" and guest appearances on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "Rhoda."
Henry recalled his early years with a mix of humor and humility. "I had no grand vision of the future — just sheer determination," he said. "I saw my career as a little pine tree, and I was the forest ranger tasked with watering it every single day. I knew I didn't want to be a one-hit wonder."
And boy, has he succeeded. Fans still mob Henry wherever he goes, and he takes it all in stride. "It happens all the time, every moment I'm not holed up in a hotel room," he shared with a laugh. "And you know what? I don't mind it at all."
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Henry and his wife, Stacey. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
Family and Legacy: What Matters Most
Despite his long list of professional achievements, Henry Winkler is proudest of his family and his writing. "I'm most proud of my children, my grandchildren
