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Henry Winkler Turned Down Iconic John Travolta Role
Henry Winkler was afraid of being typecast as The Fonz
For a generation of TV lovers, The Fonz was the coolest dude around. With the motorcycle, leather jacket and ability to turn on the jukebox with a quick bop, the dude had it all. But Henry Winkler feared he would be typecast as The Fonz,
Henry Winkler Turned Down Iconic John Travolta Role Because He Thought He'd 'Never Work Again'
Henry Winkler got his big break when he was cast as Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli in Happy Days, which ran for 11 season from 1974 through 1984. And while the overwhelming popularity of the role nearly led to similar casting in the 1978 musical comedy Grease,
Henry Winkler Explains Turning Down John Travolta’s Role in ‘Grease’ for Typecasting Worries
Henry Winkler had a chance to play the iconic Danny Zuko in Grease but he ultimately turned it down. “This is the reason, in my pathetic mind, I thought to myself, ‘I have now been the Fonz for 10 years,
Henry Winkler Recalls Turning Down John Travolta’s Role in “Grease” Because He Feared Being 'Typecast'
The prospect of playing Danny Zuko in the 1978 film adaptation of Grease wasn’t exactly electrifying to Henry Winkler. On the most recent episode of Kelly Ripa’s podcast Let’s Talk Off Camera, the Happy Daysstar,
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Henry Winkler scolded future stepson for calling him Fonzie because he 'panicked' about being typecast
"I would do nothing Fonzie off of the show. I was Henry, and that was my character," the "Happy Days" star said.
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Henry Winkler, “Happy Days” and “Barry” actor, promotes new book
NEW YORK (CBS, KYMA/KECY) - Most people know Henry Winkler as a TV star, but he's also a best-selling author. Winkler rose to ...
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Henry Winkler Was Shocked Robert De Niro Remembered Their First Meeting 40 Years Later: 'I Dropped the Camera'
Henry Winkler recalled that Robert De Niro surprisingly remembered exactly what they spoke about when they first met in the ...
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Henry Winkler Speaks Out on 'Mean' Actor Who Wanted to 'Rip' His Head Off
During an episode of "Let's Talk Off Camera With Kelly Ripa," Winkler said he treated mean people as "sociological events." ...
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Henry Winkler on the Moment He Knew Robin Williams Was a “Genius” at His ‘Happy Days’ Audition
Williams, who died in 2014, made his debut as Mork in season five, episode 22, of the beloved show, which ran from 1974 to ...
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Ayyyyyyy! Meet The Fonz, a.k.a. Henry Winkler In North Jersey
Henry Winkler, who played the iconic character "Arthur Fonzarelli" on "Happy Days" will be signing copies of his new children ...
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Henry Winkler Recounts Bumping Into Paul McCartney on the Street
Happy Days, which starred Ron Howard as Richie Cunningham, began in the 1970s and became a huge hit, with Winkler one of its breakout stars. During his chat on the podcast, the hosts mentioned that at ...
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Henry Winkler helps Hammer Museum raise funds for free kids art programs: L.A. arts and culture this week
Henry Winkler and Chrissy Teigen read to kids at the Hammer Museum's annual fundraiser in support of free kids arts programs.
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Henry Winkler Knew Robin Williams Was a 'Genius' the Moment They Met at His Happy Days Audition
During an Oct. 1 episode of the Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald podcast, Henry Winkler recalled sitting in ...
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What Motorcycle Did Fonzie Ride In 'Happy Days' And Where Is It Today?
Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli was rarely seen onscreen with his motorcycle somewhere in shot, but what bikes did he actually ...
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