So we created a character together who is smart, funny, resourceful, popular, who's got all the gifts except that he is bad in school. [5], Although Winkler graduated from the McBurney School in 1963,[17] he was not allowed to attend graduation, as he had to repeat geometry for the fourth time during summer school. [40] While their initial debut was not well-received, they were asked to perform the play in Washington D.C, which they did with a few casting changes, and to good reviews. In 1981, he received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (for Television), largely due to his portrayal of Fonzie. And Where Did They Get Nineteen Kids? We found that we don't write down to the kidswe just write comedies with the real truth, of the frustration, of trying to look up a word in the dictionary They're not self-help books. His parents migrated to the USA in 1939, just before the Second World War, carrying their only asset, the family jewels, under their arms in a box of chocolate. According to Hader, he was "out of [his] mind" when HBO told him that Winkler was coming to audition for the role. EMMA MACKEY, ASA BUTTERFIELD + $499.99. [1][4] Winkler later said, "At the time, my father, Harry, told my mother, Ilse, that they were traveling to the U.S. on a brief business trip. [9] [71] In 2002, he partnered with Michael Levitt to revamp and update The Hollywood Squares for the fifth season of the 1998 reboot. Matlin was unsure about her future as an actress, and Winkler told her, You know Marlee, you can be whatever you want to be, just follow your heart and your dreams will come true.. He was confident. Thus, during the first season, Winkler wore two different windbreaker jackets, one of which was green. Henry Winkler in 2018, when asked what he thought of the phrase, "jumping the shark. All rights reserved. [85], Later in 1999, Neil Simon gave Winkler the chance to be involved with his first theatrical production since 1973, when he asked him to do a read-through of The Dinner Party. "[20], In addition, his consistently poor academic performance made it difficult to be involved in the theater, as he was "grounded most of my high school career," and was almost never academically eligible. 1 for the next four or five yearsI'm very proud that I am the only actor, maybe in the world, that has jumped the shark twice once on Happy Days, and once on Arrested Development. For his role on Happy Days, Winkler won two Golden Globe Awards and earned three Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. I didn't have the slightest idea of how to spell the words that I knew a block and a half away in my apartment the night before. [18][39][86], In September 2003, he was slated for a guest appearance on Ritter's show, 8 Simple Rules (for Dating my Teenage Daughter). He came with his family, and I was late, and he was dismayed that they made me work on Yom Kippur, Winkler told Arizona Jewish Life in 2019. "I just made commercials for Kansas City for the playoffs, Patrick and me," Winkler, 77, said in the. [66] He was also the executive producer for the original MacGyver television series,[53] which won the Genesis Award for Best TV Drama in 1991,[67] and for Dead Man's Gun,[68] which won the Bronze Wrangler in 1998. [136], Winkler states that during his lifetime, he has worked with "five directing geniuses": Garry Marshall (Happy Days), Adam Sandler, Mitch Hurwitz (Arrested Development), Bill Hader and Alec Berg (Barry). Winkler as Tommys Jewish grandfather is the very wonderful Rugrats reboot is just our favorite. : Actor Henry Winkler muses on a career ranges from Fonzie to his latest, a travel series", "Ron Howard and Clint Howard Talk Brotherhood and Growing Up in Hollywood in Memoir", "Henry Winkler: 'The Fonz was everything I wanted to be', "Dyslexia Made Henry Winkler Feel 'Stupid' For Years. Then I would get the test and spend a lot of time thinking about where the hell those words went. [1][3] Although Winkler's Uncle Helmut was supposed to join them, at the last minute he decided to leave later, and was eventually taken away by the Nazis. In television, he was nominated in 2004 for a Daytime Emmy, Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program,[111] and in 2005, he won the Daytime Emmy, Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program, for his voice-work as Norville in Clifford's Puppy Days. I could instantly memorize a lot of it and then what I didn't know, I made up and threw caution to the wind and did it with conviction and sometimes I made them laugh and sometimes I got hired. "[33], Winkler contributed via Zoom to social justice issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over on Twitter, Winkler shared a tweet by comedian Laraine Newman, who was a founding member of The Groundlings. The conservative synagogue was located on the Upper West Side on 66th Street, though it has since moved (fun fact: I had a gig as a Hebrew school teacher there when it was still in its original location). Hes a fun retired Florida Jew who loves FaceTiming his grandson and also gives the sweetest, cheesiest ad-libbed Hanukkah blessings. Winkler will play the titular characters religious Jewish father, opposite The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star Caroline Aaron. [42][79][99] The adventures of Alien Superstar's protagonist are loosely based on Winker's own experiences after arriving in Los Angeles as he, "left New York on September 18th, 1973. [18][38], Winkler's first appearance on Broadway was as "John" in 42 Seconds from Broadway, a play that opened and closed on March 11, 1973. He later let her live in his house when she was filming Children of a Lesser God, for which she won her first Academy Award at 19, and she also married her husband in the actors backyard. [27] He joined on June 30, 1970,[33] was paid $173 a week,[33] and appeared throughout the 197071 season. The 76-year-old actor also has an incredibly Jewish background and history, so here are 14 Jewish facts about our absolute favorite mensch: In 1939, Henrys Jewish father, Harry, got a six-week work visa to go to America and brought his wife Ilse along, telling her it was just a short visit. Henry Winkler was very important to me when I was a child. Belzer was an actor and comedian who was most well-known for playing NYPD officer John Munch on SVU. We make kids laugh. "I'm so sad to hear of Richard Belzer's passing," she wrote of her fellow stand-up comedy star. (TV)", "Gift of Song; The Music for UNICEF concert", "Anderson Cooper, Henry Winkler, and More Stars on Their Visits to Sesame Street", "CBS Schoolbreak Special: "All the Kids Do It", "CBS and its soap opera, 'The Young and The", "Movie Review: It's a Sure Thing for Laughs", "Cowboy Hall Ceremony Honors Achievers in Western Art Forms", "Winkler will take center 'Square' behind scenes", "William Shatner, Henry Winkler apologize for Star Trek V, Monty", "Weekend Update: Adam Sandler on Hanukkah SNL", "Henry Winkler On Career, Barry And New Children's Book", "You Think Hell Is Wild? They let me ad-lib it to eight. I am a character actor. RELATED VIDEO: Henry Winkler: 'Barry' Season 2 Is 'So Dark I Needed To Bring A Flashlight To Rehearsal' It was a big year for SNL , which earned two nominations in the category. He helped develop the original MacGyver television series and worked on programs such as Sightings and The Hollywood Squares. But I was humiliated[as] when I didn't know what was going on for the first year or two, they laughed. I'll miss you Homie.". People wanted, you know, parts of my clothing, it was overwhelming. [8][19], Winkler applied to 28 colleges, but was admitted to only two of them, one of which was Emerson College in Boston,[3][17] where he enrolled in 1963. [30] Over two decades later in May 1996[31] he served as the Senior Class Day Speaker for Yale University's graduating seniors. I was rudderless. In the mid-1990s and early 2000s, he was able to re-establish himself with a younger generation of moviegoers and TV viewers, appearing in the popular films, Scream (1996) and The Waterboy (1998) and on shows such as The Practice (1997) and Arrested Development (2003).In 2018 after over 45 years in the entertainment industry, he won his first-ever Prime Time Emmy Award: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role on the HBO series Barry (2018). [47][48], "The Fonz" was initially written as a minor role (based on a "tough guy" Garry Marshall knew in The Bronx),[38] and developed as the foil to the central protagonist of the series, Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard). While Winkler is known for playing the admittedly not-at-all Jewish Fonz, many of his other roles are Jewish, or at least Jewish-adjacent. "[5] Soon after arriving, his parents settled in New York City, where his father established a new version of his German company, which bought and sold wood. [3][8] Winkler has said that this time period was "excruciating" as his "self-image was almost nonexistent. I just flipped the numbers. ", Henry Winkler, Keynote speaker, 13th Annual Boys and Girls Club Kids & Community Gala (2019)[14], For other people named Henry Winkler, see, Theatrical, film, and television roles (20042018), Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Arthur Herbert Fonzarelli, better known as "Fonzie" or "The Fonz", Golden Globe Award for Best Actor Motion Picture Drama, Golden Globe Award for Best Actor Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. We had teachers from the poor theater movement in Poland, which is about doing theater from nothing and speaking through your entire body as opposed to just your voice. Holy moly. His father was the president of an international lumber company while his mother worked alongside his father. He recalls that they plucked his "unibrow, combed my hair into a DA and put me in a white T-shirt and jeans. Winkler is a cousin of Richard Belzer.Winkler grew up with "a high level of low self-esteem." [96] Winkler was resistant to the idea, which he initially thought "was insane," saying that he "couldn't do it. "[17], During his decade on Happy Days, Winkler also appeared in a variety of roles in film and on television. Winkler ultimately decided that he had earned enough money through his work in commercials to try Hollywood for one month. "[3] By the third season, he became the lead of the series, as the storylines shifted away from the original protagonist, Richie Cunningham, to "The Fonz." [27] At the time, Winkler was certain that because he had been fired, he would never be hired as an actor again. Although his then-undiagnosed dyslexia led to his forgetting the Shakespearean monologue he was supposed to perform, forcing him to improvise, Winkler was still admitted to the M.F.A. The Barry star responded, "Yes he was. Meeting him as an adult and discovering what a kind and gracious person he is was amazing. Winkler has been honored for his role as "The Fonz", and for his work with dyslexia through the Hank Zipzer series. Henry Winkler is noted for his astonishing acting work but he also deals with movie directing and producing as well as writing. "[3] In costume, and with this new voice, Winkler said his six lines, threw his script in the air, and left the room. Unlike many other 1970s stars who rose to fame in a short period of time and developed "big heads", Winkler managed to stay well-grounded and avoided falling into this trap. [75] He also starred in the 1994 television film One Christmas, with Katharine Hepburn in her last role, and Swoosie Kurtz. He was everybody I wasn'tHe was in charge. "[129] In his role as Cousineau, he wears Garry Marshall's tie as "a tribute to my mentor. [3][78][79] Winkler called Sandler to thank him, which led first to a friendship,[3][79] and later to the role of Coach Klein in the 1998 film The Waterboy,[79] and as Sandler's father in Click (2006). It was four lines. Henry Winkler is an American actor, comedian, director, producer, and author. 87 on West 78th Street, Manhattan,[16] and then the McBurney School on Manhattan's Upper West Side. "[100][102] In addition, they produced the 2016 stand-alone television film, Hank Zipzer's Christmas Catastrophe. Its also one of many Jewish institutions the actor has donated to over the years. [1], While growing up, Winkler had a difficult relationship with his father who "wanted me to go into the family business, buying and selling wood. "[3] According to Winkler, Howard told him that although he "was signed on as the star, you did nothing except be as good as you could be. therefore, american actor henry winkler has an estimated net worth of $45 million. In 1990, they co-founded the Children's Action Network (CAN), which provides free immunization to over 200,000 children. [102] At a later date, after the series was successful on the BBC, it was broadcast on the Universal Kids Channel in the United States. Henry Franklin Winkler was born on October 30, 1945, in Manhattan, New York. He starred in the 1991 television film, Absolute Strangers,[74] and in the short-lived 1994 television series Monty with David Schwimmer (before his debut on Friends). [38] Although he tried to explain this philosophy to the producers, he was told he had to follow the script and comb his hair. ", Henry Winkler discussing the Hank Zipzer book series in 2015. I would read it. [111] Additional television roles include Dr. Stewart Barnes in Out of Practice (20052006),[40] Eddie R. Lawson in Royal Pains (20102016),[13] Sy Mittleman in Childrens Hospital (20102016),[3][112] Dr. Saperstein in Parks and Recreation (20132015),[3][13] and himself in Bojack Horseman (2015). Winklers parents were founding members of the Jewish German congregation Habonim (Hebrew for the Builders) in New York. You can read more below about Irwin and Henry Winkler, including how they both made their breakthrough in Hollywood. Tomorrow, I am taking Marion Ross to lunch for her 93rd birthday. [40] His role was uncredited, however, as the producers were concerned that he would only be seen as The Fonz, and thus distract from the film. On this day 54 years ago I was BAR MITZVAHED here in NEW YORK, Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) November 8, 2012. [4][121] The journey culminated at the site of a brass memorial plaque, known as a stolperstein, embedded in the pavement in front of the workplace and home of his uncle, Helmut Winkler. Winkler even posted a tribute following belzer's . As a child, Winkler struggled at P.S. Henry Winkler, the sentimental favorite tonight, was one of the first winners at the 70 th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards and one of the first actors to hit the backstage press room to share his . "[95], Portraying Gene Cousineau has allowed Winkler to draw upon decades of experience with acting teachers, as "no matter where you go to acting class, there is somebody like Gene Cousineau in thereeverybody that I have talked to that has watched the show, or even over the years, talking about their drama teachers, they relate to the man or woman who just tries to annihilate you.[127][129] In addition, he added his own insight into the character. 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[7] [8] He has an older sister named Beatrice, [8] and is a cousin of actor Richard Belzer. On May 7, 2020, the Office of the Governor of California posted a video of Winkler on Facebook and Twitter reminding Californians to practice physical distancing and to follow stay-at-home orders. So we sold it to the BBC." Hes been going to the deli for many decades, and even brought Ron Howard there in the 1970s while working on Happy Days., The history-making deaf actress and Jewish mom of four and Winkler go way, way back. Max Winkler is the youngest child of the acclaimed actor Henry Winkler and his beloved wife, Stacey Weitzman. [27], Winkler moved back to New York, and began to audition for plays, movies, and commercials. Winkler's son, Max, inherited his creativity and followed his father's footsteps as a director and producer -- something he pursued after his fun as the well-loved character, Fonzie. Signed: Yes. In 2003, he drew upon his childhood struggles with dyslexia to co-write the Hank Zipzer series of children's books with children's literature author Lin Oliver. [6] The "H" in his first name is a reference to his Uncle Helmut, while his middle name refers to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. I mean, just look at that joy: Good morning 18 inches of fun . Top Rated Plus. [3] Winkler responded by stating that he "went from somebody who had no sense of self" to a situation that was "scary. [69] In 1988, he was the executive producer for the ABC Afterschool Special: A Family Again starring Jill Eikenberry and Michael Tucker. Plus, I skew younger. But the only wood I was interested in was Hollywood.[12][13][14] When his father grew frustrated with Winkler's focus on acting, he would ask his son why he had brought the business over from Germany to the United States. Actor henry winkler wrote "rest in peace richard. "[129] Finally, Winkler has continued his lifelong habit of improvising when he forgot his lines, something he has "done my whole careerexcept I drove Bill mad. Winkler is glad he became famous later in life. He was given the role of high school dropout and greaser Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli. But it's comedy first. Henry Franklin Winkler was born on October 30, 1945, on the West Side of New York City 's Manhattan borough. In 2011, he was appointed an Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire by Elizabeth II, and was named one of the United Kingdom's Top 10 Literacy Heroes in 2013. He got a six-week visa from Germany to come and do work in New York but was expected to come right back. ', "Wes Anderson's 'The French Dispatch': Film Review | Cannes 2021", "How Black Adam's Most Surprising Cameo Came Together [Exclusive]", "Critics' Choice Awards: 'Roma' Wins Best Picture To Lead Night; 'The Americans' & 'Mrs. [18] In addition, almost 80 years after his parents had left Germany in 2018, Winkler returned to Berlin for the television show Better Late Than Never and shared their story on the Season 2 episode "Berlin: How Do You Say Roots in German?". No pun intended pic.twitter.com/qecvtfeoJg, Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) June 15, 2022. And Where Did They Get Nineteen Kids?, (1978), which was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Informational Series or Special. Influenced by Winkler, Max knew how to work a camera and direct home movies at a young age. [18][39] He swore to himself that one day he would "make that right. [45] In reality, Winkler did not know how to ride a motorcycle. Henry Franklin Winkler OBE (born October 30, 1945) is an American movie, television, stage, voice actor, director, producer, and writer. By Stephen Andrew He is related to actor richard belzer as they are cousins. I had a thousand dollars in my pocket. Winkler added his own interpretation of the character during the first episode, based on "a deal" he had made with himself that he would never comb his hair, chew gum, or keep a box of cigarettes rolled in his sleeve (as this is what actors typically did with this type of character). Hein coined the phrase in 1985, in response to a 1977 Happy Days episode in which Fonzie jumps over a shark while on water-skis,[89][94] a stunt that drew upon Winkler's experiences as a teen-age water skiing instructor. Many in their families who stayed perished during the Holocaust. Then, they kept writing Gene to me. [126], When Bill Hader developed the 2018present HBO comedy Barry with Alec Berg, he asked HBO if they could "get" Winkler for the part of acting teacher Gene Cousineau. I would say, 'Yes, Bill. Winkler reprised the role of "Fonzie," while SAG members Glenn Close, John Carroll Lynch, Eli Goree, Aldis Hodge, Jamie Chung, Luke Newton, and Nicola Coughlan read the roles of Marion Cunningham, Howard Cunningham, Richie Cunningham, Ralph Malph, Joanie Cunningham, Potsie, and a waitress at Al's diner. Winkler is also involved with the Annual Cerebral Palsy Telethon, the Epilepsy Foundation of America, the annual Toys for Tots campaign, the National Committee for Arts for the Handicapped, and the Special Olympics.In September 2003, Winkler suffered a personal setback when John Ritter unexpectedly passed away. In 1939, Henry's Jewish father, Harry, got a six-week work visa to go to America and brought his wife Ilse along, telling her it was just a short visit. Before leaving the country, he encased some of his family's precious heirlooms in chocolate, to smuggle them in his suitcase . They said, 'Oh my god, you're bringing such warmth to the character. He arranged to take his wife on a six-week business trip to the United States. Its hard to think of a more perfect role for him. Did I lose them in the stairwell? Writer Bill Scheft, a longtime friend of Belzer, made the announcement, explaining that Belzer "had lots of health issues." "[18][20] He has also stated: "You want so badly to be able to do it and you can't. ), He also played Jewish New York mayor Ed Koch in the Funny or Die satirical film Donald Trumps The Art of the Deal., Winkler was recently interviewed at the famous Jewish New York deli about his work on Barry, for which he won his first Emmy in 2018, and it turns out he is very methodical about eating a pastrami sandwich, disassembling the top slice of bread to put mustard on it and then eating it open style Otherwise I will never get it in my mouth, he told Thrillist. "[3] In 2021, Howard reiterated these points by stating that Winkler had been "sort of a big brother" to him, and was "very supportive of the idea of me being a filmmaker. Get very close to who you are, because every character ever written is who you are. [53] He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his work in Night Shift. "[45] In addition, he also remembers that he decided to change his voice which "just unlocked me, and I realized I am NOT a leading man. [104], HBO Max began streaming all three seasons of Hank Zipzer in May 2022,[107] and Hank Zipzer's Christmas Catastrophe in December 2022. I think I can do for you everything he did. In his retweet, Winkler wrote, "Rest in peace Richard," to which a follower replied, "Another comedy legend gone too soon. Award-winning celebrities, such as Chelsea Handler, Henry Winkler, Kate Hudson, and Bob Odenkirk (to name a few), were thrilled to pose in front of our custom Cold Stone backdrop on the red carpet. With juries and so forth." ", Newman went on to say, "He was one of my first friends when I got to New York to do SNL. time to shoot Chansi, and he really kept busy, meeting Israeli celebrities, eating delicious food, and doing all the fun tourist stuff behold all the wonderful pictures herein. I would go to class. Winkler would respond: "Besides being chased by the Nazis, Dad, was there a bigger reason than that?[3][15]. "[89], In 2003, Mitch Hurwitz wanted Winkler to portray the incompetent lawyer Barry Zuckerkorn on one episode of Arrested Development. It's I'm trying, I really am. [1][4][121] Finally, Winkler continues to remain close with members of the Happy Days cast, telling the Hollywood Reporter in November 2021, that "I loved the people. The character was seldom seen during the first few episodes as ABC initially feared he would be perceived as a hoodlum. His father, Harry Irving Winkler, was the president of a lumber import . During his time on Happy Days, Winkler was diagnosed as dyslexic. Berger then introduced Winkler to Lin Oliver, and the two met for lunch. [23][24] Winkler later recalled that, "I nearly flunked out my first year [of Emerson], I almost flunked out my second year, but I was able to go for four years. He knew they were never going back. "[3] He graduated in 1967,[23][25] and in 1978, Emerson awarded him an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters (DHL). Advertisement. [150], Winkler would eventually be recognized for contributing to a greater understanding of dyslexia through the Hank Zipzer series. [40] In 1993, he directed his second theatrical release, Cop and a Half, a film produced by Ron Howard's company, Imagine Entertainment, and starring Burt Reynolds. According to Winkler, "The Fonz" was "my alter ego. [1][18][19][20] His parents, who "would not tolerate poor marks," were perpetually frustrated by his poor grades,[18][8] referred to him as "dummer hund" (dumb dog), and repeatedly punished him for his inability to excel in school. Irwin is an only child while Henry had an older sister named Beatrice who passed away at the age of 92 in 2012. Sep 18, 2018, 08:23 AM EDT. If he was allowed to see the script prior to the reading, he would memorize it "as quickly as I could because I couldn't read the page and act at the same time to make an impression on the casting person or on the director and the producersand I improvised the rest. In 1980, he donated one of Fonzie's leather jackets to the National Museum of American History. After rising to fame as Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli on the American television series Happy Days, Winkler has distinguished himself as a character actor for roles such as Arthur Himbry in Scream, Coach Klein in The Waterboy, Barry Zuckerkorn in Arrested Development, Eddie R. Lawson in Royal Pains, Dr. Saperstein in Parks and Recreation, Fritz in Monsters at Work, Stanley Yelnats III in Holes, Uncle Joe in The French Dispatch, Al Pratt in Black Adam, and Gene Cousineau in Barry. Who is Irwin Winkler? Henry Winkler, Donny Most, Anson Williams. [142], TV Guide ranked "The Fonz" as No. [40] He reprised the role in Woking for Christmas 2007. The Jewish grandfather of six is just a source of pure, unadulterated joy and according to many a source, a real mensch in real life. [26], During his senior year at Emerson, Winkler decided to audition for the Yale School of Drama. However, during the filming of the episode, Ritter became ill and had to be taken to the hospital, dying hours later. Henry Winkler was twenty-seven when he got the Happy Days" gig; as he said in an interview with Emmy TV Legends, he was glad that success came . [60] He later stated that his "agent would put me out there and people would say, You know, he's great, he's a wonderful guy, really good actor. Between 2003 and 2007, he co-authored 12 children's novels with Lin Oliver. [73], Winkler returned to acting in the early 1990s. Henry Winkler referred to his 'Happy Days' co-star Scott Baio as 'family' despite their opposing political views. Winkler recently visited Israeli for the first (!) [117], Winkler was both an executive producer for, and star of, the 20162018 American reality-travel show, Better Late Than Never. Henry Winkler, most famous for his role as Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli in "Happy Days," was born on October . According toTHR, Belzer passed away at his home in southwest France. [24] He also appeared in Sweeney Agonistes and Hughie. Belz is gone.. [18] They have two children, Max and Zoe,[18] and Jed Weitzman, Stacey's son from her previous marriage with Howard Weitzman, is Winkler's stepson. I'm sure it was frustrating because I kept breaking up the rhythm of the joke or the scene. After it was screened, though, and audiences responded well to his role in it, he was asked to do publicity for Scream. In addition, he received three Primetime Emmy nominations,[54] three Golden Globe nominations,[52] and fourScreen Actors Guild Awards nominations for the role. '"[125], Winkler will be releasing a new memoir in 2024. I would know them cold. Winkler won two Golden Globe Awards, in 1976 and in 1977, for his role as Fonzie or The Fonz in Happy Days . JEWISH BUDDHISM:::IF there is NO self .. Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) April 29, 2021. [60], After portraying Fonzie on Happy Days, Winkler evolved into a character actor,[3] with roles that include the high school principal Arthur Himbry in Scream, Coach Klein in The Waterboy, Barry Zuckerkorn in Arrested Development, Sy Mittleman in Childrens Hospital, Dr. Saperstein in Parks and Recreation, Mr. Rock in the Hank Zipzer BBC series, Eddie R. Lawson in Royal Pains, Fritz in Monsters at Work, Uncle Joe in The French Dispatch, Al Pratt in Black Adam, and Gene Cousineau in Barry. - February 22, 2023 07:13 pm EST, Henry Winkler recently delivered a sweet tribute to late actor Richard Belzer, to whom the Happy Days star confirmed he is related. 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