Henry Winkler

henry-winkler-ap-450x600.jpg

Henry Winkler

Henry Winkler

Photo credit: 
AP

Henry Winkler

Birthday: October 30
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York

Henry Winkler is an American actor, comedian, director, producer, and author.

He played the role of Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli, the breakout character of the 1970s American sitcom Happy Days. For his role on Happy Days, Winkler won two Golden Globe Awards and earned three Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.

Winkler also had notable guest-starring roles on Arrested Development as Barry Zuckerkorn and Dr. Saperstein on Parks and Recreation. He was also nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his role on The Practice.

Henry Winkler is an American actor, comedian, director, producer, and author.

He played the role of Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli, the breakout character of the 1970s American sitcom Happy Days. For his role on Happy Days, Winkler won two Golden Globe Awards and earned three Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.

Winkler also had notable guest-starring roles on Arrested Development as Barry Zuckerkorn and Dr. Saperstein on Parks and Recreation. He was also nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his role on The Practice.

In 2018, he began appearing as acting coach Gene Cousineau on the HBO comedy Barry, for which he received an Emmy nomination in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series.

Show more

Awards & Nominations

9 Nominations | 1 Emmy
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series - 2023
  • Nominee
  • Henry Winkler, as Gene Cousineau
  • Barry
  • HBO Max
  • HBO in association with Alec Berg and Hanarply
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series - 2022
  • Nominee
  • Henry Winkler, as Gene Cousineau
  • Barry
  • HBO/HBO Max
  • HBO in association with Alec Berg and Hanarply
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series - 2019
  • Nominee
  • Henry Winkler, as Gene Cousineau
  • Barry
  • HBO
  • HBO Entertainment in association with Alec Berg and Hanarply
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series - 2018
  • Winner
  • Henry Winkler, as Gene Cousineau
  • Barry
  • HBO
  • HBO Entertainment in association with Alec Berg and Hanarply
Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series - 2000

The Television Academy database lists prime-time Emmy information. Click here to learn more

Ron Howard and Henry Winkler present the award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series during the 76th Emmy Awards
Bill Hader and Henry Winkler from Barry on the red carpet at the 75th Emmy Awards
Henry Winkler from Barry on the red carpet at the 75th Emmy Awards
Henry Winkler and Bob Daly celebrate Bob Daly’s induction into the Hall of Fame
Zendaya, Lizzo
Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler and Bill Hader in the audience at the 71st Emmy Awards.
Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler
2018 Casting Directors Nominee Reception
2018 Performers Nominee Reception
Henry Winkler
Stacey Weitzman and Henry Winkler
Stacey Weitzman, Henry Winkler and George R. R. Martin
2018 Performers Peer Group Celebration
Henry Winkler pays tribute to Garry Marshall at the 2016 Primetime Emmys.
Henry Winkler and Stacey Weitzman on the red carpet at the 2016 Primetime Emmys.
Henry Winkler arrives for the 2014 Primetime Creative Arts Emmys.
Fill 1
Fill 1
Ron Howard and Henry Winkler present the award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series during the 76th Emmy Awards
Camera

Ron Howard and Henry Winkler present the award for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series during the 76th Emmy Awards

Invision/AP
Bill Hader and Henry Winkler from Barry on the red carpet at the 75th Emmy Awards
Camera

Bill Hader and Henry Winkler from Barry on the red carpet at the 75th Emmy Awards

Invision/AP
Henry Winkler from Barry on the red carpet at the 75th Emmy Awards
Camera

Henry Winkler from Barry on the red carpet at the 75th Emmy Awards 

Invision/AP
Henry Winkler and Bob Daly celebrate Bob Daly’s induction into the Hall of Fame
Camera

Henry Winkler and Bob Daly celebrate Daly’s induction into the Hall of Fame

Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP
Zendaya, Lizzo
Camera

Zendaya of Euphoria and Lizzo of Lizzo's Watch Out For The Big Grrrls in the audience

Invision/AP
Henry Winkler
Camera

Henry Winkler of Barry on the red carpet

Invision/AP
Henry Winkler and Bill Hader in the audience at the 71st Emmy Awards.
Camera

Henry Winkler and Bill Hader in the audience at the 71st Emmy Awards. 

Invision/ AP
Henry Winkler
Camera

Marion Ross signs the poster for the Television Academy member event, "Staying at the Table: A Conversation with Henry Winkler," at the Saban Media Center on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in North Hollywood, California.

Invision/AP
Henry Winkler
Camera

Marion Ross and Henry Winkler at the Television Academy member event, "Staying at the Table: A Conversation with Henry Winkler," at the Saban Media Center on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in North Hollywood, California.

Invision/AP
Henry Winkler
Camera

Marion Ross at the Television Academy member event, "Staying at the Table: A Conversation with Henry Winkler," at the Saban Media Center on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in North Hollywood, California.

Invision/AP
Henry Winkler
Camera

Henry Winkler and host Tom Bergeron embrace at the Television Academy member event, "Staying at the Table: A Conversation with Henry Winkler," at the Saban Media Center on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in North Hollywood, California.

Invision/AP
Henry Winkler
Camera

Henry Winkler and host Tom Bergeron at the Television Academy member event, "Staying at the Table: A Conversation with Henry Winkler," at the Saban Media Center on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in North Hollywood, California.

Invision/AP
Henry Winkler
Camera

Henry Winkler signs the poster for the Television Academy member event, "Staying at the Table: A Conversation with Henry Winkler," at the Saban Media Center on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in North Hollywood, California.

Invision/AP
Henry Winkler
Camera

Henry Winkler and Paula Newsome at the Television Academy member event, "Staying at the Table: A Conversation with Henry Winkler," at the Saban Media Center on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in North Hollywood, California.

Invision/AP
Henry Winkler
Camera

D'Arcy Carden, Marion Ross, Michael Levitt, Henry Winkler, Paula Newsome, and host Tom Bergeron at the Television Academy member event, "Staying at the Table: A Conversation with Henry Winkler," at the Saban Media Center on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in North Hollywood, California.

Invision/AP
Henry Winkler
Camera

D’Arcy Carden signs the poster for the Television Academy member event, "Staying at the Table: A Conversation with Henry Winkler," at the Saban Media Center on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in North Hollywood, California.

Invision/AP
Henry Winkler
Camera

D’Arcy Carden, Paula Newsome, Henry Winkler, and host Tom Bergeron at the Television Academy member event, "Staying at the Table: A Conversation with Henry Winkler," at the Saban Media Center on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in North Hollywood, California.

Invision/AP
Henry Winkler
Camera

D’Arcy Carden and Henry Winkler at the Television Academy member event, "Staying at the Table: A Conversation with Henry Winkler," at the Saban Media Center on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in North Hollywood, California.

Invision/AP
Henry Winkler
Camera

Paula Newsome, D’Arcy Caren, and Henry Winkler at the Television Academy member event, "Staying at the Table: A Conversation with Henry Winkler," at the Saban Media Center on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in North Hollywood, California.

Invision/AP
Henry Winkler
Camera

Ben Schwartz and Henry Winkler at the Television Academy member event, "Staying at the Table: A Conversation with Henry Winkler," at the Saban Media Center on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in North Hollywood, California.

Invision/AP
Henry Winkler
Camera

Michael Levitt signs the poster for the Television Academy member event, "Staying at the Table: A Conversation with Henry Winkler," at the Saban Media Center on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in North Hollywood, California.

Invision/AP
Henry Winkler
Camera

Host Tom Bergeron signs the poster for the Television Academy member event, "Staying at the Table: A Conversation with Henry Winkler," at the Saban Media Center on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in North Hollywood, California.

Invision/AP
Henry Winkler
Camera

Michael Levitt and Marion Ross at the Television Academy member event, "Staying at the Table: A Conversation with Henry Winkler," at the Saban Media Center on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in North Hollywood, California.

Invision/AP
Henry Winkler
Camera

Henry Winkler and host Tom Bergeron at the Television Academy member event, "Staying at the Table: A Conversation with Henry Winkler," at the Saban Media Center on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in North Hollywood, California.

Invision/AP
Henry Winkler
Camera

Michael Levitt and Henry Winkler at the Television Academy member event, "Staying at the Table: A Conversation with Henry Winkler," at the Saban Media Center on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in North Hollywood, California.

Invision/AP
Henry Winkler
Camera

Paula Newsome signs the poster for the Television Academy member event, "Staying at the Table: A Conversation with Henry Winkler," at the Saban Media Center on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in North Hollywood, California.

Invision/AP
Henry Winkler
Camera

Television Academy President and COO Maury McIntyre at the Television Academy member event, "Staying at the Table: A Conversation with Henry Winkler," at the Saban Media Center on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in North Hollywood, California.

Invision/AP
2018 Casting Directors Nominee Reception
Camera

Sherry Thomas, Henry Winkler, and Sharon Bialy at the Television Academy's 2018 Casting Directors Nominee Reception at Mr. C Beverly Hills on Thursday, September 6, 2018, in Beverly Hills, California.

Invision/AP
2018 Performers Nominee Reception
Camera

Jackie Tohn and Henry Winkler at the 2018 Performers Nominee Reception presented by the Television Academy at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, September 15, 2018, in Beverly Hills, California.

Invision/AP
Henry Winkler
Camera

Henry Winkler accepts his award at the 70th Emmy Awards.

Invision/AP
Stacey Weitzman and Henry Winkler
Camera

Stacey Weitzman and Henry Winkler on the red carpet at the 70th Emmy Awards.

Invision/AP
Stacey Weitzman, Henry Winkler and George R. R. Martin
Camera

Stacey Weitzman, Henry Winkler and George R. R. Martin on the red carpet at the 70th Emmy Awards.

Invision/AP
2018 Performers Peer Group Celebration
Camera

Brian Tyree Henry and Henry Winkler attend the Television Academy’s 2018 Performers Peer Group Celebration of the 70th Emmy Awards at NeueHouse Hollywood on Monday, August 20, 2018, in Los Angeles, California.

Invision/AP
Henry Winkler pays tribute to Garry Marshall at the 2016 Primetime Emmys.
Camera

Henry Winkler pays tribute to Garry Marshall at the 2016 Primetime Emmys. 

Invision/AP
Henry Winkler and Stacey Weitzman on the red carpet at the 2016 Primetime Emmys.
Camera

Henry Winkler and Stacey Weitzman on the red carpet at the 2016 Primetime Emmys. 

Invision/AP
Henry Winkler arrives for the 2014 Primetime Creative Arts Emmys.
Camera

Henry Winkler arrives for the 2014 Primetime Creative Arts Emmys.

Invision/AP
Browser Requirements
The TelevisionAcademy.com sites look and perform best when using a modern browser.

We suggest you use the latest version of any of these browsers:

Chrome
Firefox
Safari


Visiting the site with Internet Explorer or other browsers may not provide the best viewing experience.

Close Window