Nov 14, 2022 · Barry star Henry Winkler has opened up about how he landed the iconic role as The Fonz in Happy Days, explaining that he came up with an accent on the spot during his audition.

Arthur Herbert Fonzarelli, better known as "Fonzie" or "The Fonz", is a fictional character played by Henry Winkler in the American sitcom Happy Days (1974–1984). He was originally a secondary character, but was soon positioned as a lead character when he began surpassing the other characters in popularity .

Nov 13, 2022 · Henry Winkler credits landing the role of Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli to an accent he made up on the spot during his "Happy Days" audition.

Nov 13, 2022 · Henry Winkler credits landing the role of Arthur “The Fonz” Fonzarelli to an accent he made up on the spot during his “Happy Days” audition.

Henry Franklin Winkler (born October 30, 1945) is an American actor, producer, director, and author. Widely known as Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli on the sitcom Happy Days (1974–1984), Winkler has distinguished himself as a character actor for roles on stage and screen.

Nov 13, 2022 · Henry Winkler credits landing the role of Arthur “The Fonz” Fonzarelli to an accent he made up on the spot during his “Happy Days” audition.

Nov 16, 2022 · During the audition, Henry began speaking in that iconic Fonzie accent and the rest is history. Now, Fonzie is ranked by TV Guide as one of the 50 greatest characters in the history of television so far.

The Bronze Fonz is a public artwork by American artist Gerald P. Sawyer, located on the Milwaukee Riverwalk in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bronze Fonz depicts Henry Winkler as " The Fonz," a character in the 1970s television …

Jun 27, 2023 · Henry Winkler is best known for his portrayal of the cool Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli on the hit TV show Happy Days. The Fonz has left an indelible mark on popular culture. With his signature leather jacket and the ability to turn a jukebox on just by hitting it, …

Jan 1, 2024 · “I mean, Fonzie literally has a New York accent,” says Levine. “I don't know anyone who talked like that – ever – in Milwaukee,” Gurda says. Miller championed Winkler for Arthur Fonzarelli, despite his being half-a-foot-shorter than the Italian stallion Marshall imagined for the character (not to mention Jewish).