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Born on October 30, 1945 in West Side, New York, United States, Henry Winkler is a film producer, writer and film director. As of 2026, Henry Winkler is 80 years old. Schooling on record includes Emerson College. Listed accolades include Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (2018), star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and 1 more.
My Take
Henry Winkler might be my favorite second act in American television. Playing Fonzie made him an icon and then a prisoner — typecasting like that buries most actors. Instead he produced, directed, wrote a beloved series of children's books inspired by his own dyslexia, and then, in his seventies, won an Emmy for Barry playing a vain acting teacher with surprising tenderness. What moves me is the consensus around his character: in an industry built on ego, nearly everyone describes him as the kindest man they have ever met. Longevity in entertainment usually rewards ruthlessness; Winkler is the rare proof that decency and patience can outlast cool.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Henry Winkler
- Name (Japanese)
- ヘンリー・ウィンクラー
- Reading
- へんりー・うぃんくらー
- Born
- October 30, 1945 (age 80)
- Origin
- West Side, New York, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film producer / writer / film director / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
2. Background
- University
- Emerson College
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- 2018 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 1988 Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Henry Winkler born?
Born October 30, 1945 (age 80).
Where is Henry Winkler from?
Henry Winkler is from West Side, New York, United States.
What does Henry Winkler do?
Henry Winkler works as actor, film producer, writer, film director, television actor.
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