The Coolest Throwback Photos of Henry Winkler, in Honor of His 79th Birthday

Henry Winkler, better known to Happy Days fans as “The Fonz,” turns 79 on Oct

Published Time: 30.10.2024 - 14:31:21 Modified Time: 30.10.2024 - 14:31:21

Henry Winkler, better known to Happy Days fans as “The Fonz,” turns 79 on Oct. 30!

The American actor became a household name playing Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli on the hit sitcom, which aired between 1974 and 1984. He went on to act in films like Heroes and Scream, and won hearts in several movies with his friend Adam Sandler like The Waterboy (for just a cookie!) and Click.

Winkler also produced the film MacGyver and directed Memories of Me and Cop and a Half. He's appeared in the critically acclaimed shows Arrested Development and Barry, too. Along the way, he picked up seven Emmy nominations and two wins, both for Barry.He has been nominated for a Golden Globe seven times and has also won twice. And on top of it all, he's a beloved grandfather, too.

Celebrate “The Fonz’s” big day with some pictures from his Happy Days days, along with other memories from his life and career.

Henry Winkler put on a tough face with his fellow castmates of The Lords of Flatbush, including Sylvester Stallone, in 1974.

Henry Winkler smouldered as Fonzie while relaxing in Al's Diner in an episode of Happy Days in 1975.

Henry Winkler put his arm around his then-girlfriend, Stacey Weitzman, at the Variety Club Telethon for Handicapped and Underprivileged Children in 1977 in Hollywood.

Henry Winkler's character coined the phrase "jumping the shark" with this episode of Happy Days in 1977, as he jumped over a shark tank while water skiing — in his signatu -

re leather jacket, no less!

Winkler wore a Happy Days T-shirt and baseball cap to a charity game in 1978.

Stacey Weitzman and Henry Winkler shared a Kiddush as they wed in 1978 in New York City.

At the 1978 Golden Globe Awards, Henry Winkler and Happy Days costar Ron Howard tied for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy.

Henry Winkler posed on the set of Happy Days with Robin Williams, whom Winkler recently called a "genius," during a 1979 crossover episode with Mork & Mindy.

Henry Winkler looked dapper in a suit as his wife Stacey Weitzman dazzled in pink at his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony in 1981.

Legends only! Henry Winkler posed for a photo with his arm around Danny DeVito in 1982.

Henry Winkler laughed with Happy Days costar Ron Howard in an interview for the ABC Happy Days Reunion Special in 1992.

Jay Leno sat down for a chat with Henry Winkler on an episode of The Tonight Show in 1993.

Henry Winkler attended the 1995 Pediatric AIDS Foundation Annual Picnic in Los Angeles and stopped for a photo with Billy Baldwin.

Looking dashing on a teal Vespa, Henry Winkler mimicked Gregory Peck in Roman Holiday at the Piazza di Spagna in Rome, Italy, in 1997.

Alongside David Spade, Henry Winkler smiled at the 9th Annual "A Time For Heroes" Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Benefit in Brentwood, California, in 1998.

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