Actor Henry Winkler , best known for his role as the lovable rebel Fonzie on the hit 1970s series Happy Days , turns 79 on Thursday, October 30 2025. With an extraordinary career spanning more than five decades – and no signs of slowing down – Henry remains one of Hollywood’s most enduring talents. Before landing his breakout role playing the part of the cool, leather-jacketed biker Fonzie in Happy Days , Henry had a small role on The Mary Tyler Moore Show . He studied theatre at Emerson College and the Yale School of Drama.

After Happy Days ended, Henry helped develop the original MacGyver television series and also worked as a director and producer over the course of his career. He authored three memoirs and co-wrote a children’s book series, Hank Zipzer , which draws

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