Being Henry: The Fonz…and Beyond

Kindhearted and approachable Winkler shines in his narration of his memoir commemorating 50 years of showbiz work. Born and raised in New York City to strict Jewish parents who lost their families in the Holocaust, Winkler spent his childhood school days filled with anguish, as adults considered him lazy. It wasn’t until adulthood that he received a dyslexia diagnosis. An MFA graduate of the Yale School of Drama, Winkler later achieved worldwide fame with his portrayal of Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli on the ’70s sitcom Happy Days. He became a critically acclaimed character actor, appearing in well-known films such as Night Shift, Scream, and The Waterboy. Additional television highlights include Parks and Rec, Arrested Development, and Barry, for which he won a 2018 Primetime Emmy. Always busy and ever modest, Winkler is also an accomplished director, producer, voice actor, and coauthor of the successful juvenile fiction “Hank Zipzer” series. His memoir is sincere about his determination to always strive to become a better person. Stacey Weitzman, Winkler’s wife of 47 years, adorns the audio with her own self-narrated passages, offering delightful glimpses into her husband’s life.