Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Writer, Actor
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Children
3 children: Max Winkler
Parents
Harry Irving Winkler
Education
Stella Adler Studio of Acting, McBurney School, Austin College, Yale School of Drama
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Haimarīks)
Popularity
Tier A -- 105,770 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 51 years (1974-2025)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 28
Year context
Born in 1945 -- WWII ends; atomic bombs dropped on Japan; UN founded; Franklin D. Roosevelt / Harry S. Truman was US president
Year 1945 →
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Filmography (40)
AWARDS (8)
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
2018
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
2018
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Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award
1988
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star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Biography
Henry Franklin Winkler (born October 30, 1945) is an American actor, director, producer, and author.
Winkler is best known for his role as Fonzie on the 1970s American sitcom Happy Days. "The Fonz," a leather-clad greaser and auto mechanic, started out as a minor character at the show's beginning but had achieved top billing by the time the show ended.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Henry Winkler?
Henry Winkler is 80 years old, born on .
Where was Henry Winkler born?
Henry Winkler was born in New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Henry Winkler been in?
Henry Winkler has 40 credits in our database. Notable titles include Normal (2026), Black Adam (2022), Chanshi (2022), The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun (2021), Scoob! (2020).
What is Henry Winkler known for?
Henry Winkler is primarily known as an actor. Henry Franklin Winkler (born October 30, 1945) is an American actor, director, producer, and author. Winkler is best known for his role as Fonzie on…
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