Henry Winkler is a veteran actor, producer, director, filmmaker, and author. He is best-known for playing "Fonzie" in "Happy Days," and most recently, Gene Cousineau in "Barry." His mantel holds three Emmy Awards (one Primetime Emmy Award and two Daytime Emmys), two Golden Globes, and two Critics Choice Awards.
Mr. Winkler shared some interesting and fun things about himself.
His favorite movies include City of God, Love Actually, The Godfather, and the original version of The Great Escape. “I have so many,” he admitted. “I am not a student of film but I love to be entertained. I miss going to the movies and having my bowl of popcorn.”
Favorite Series to Binge
His favorite series to binge-watch are 1883 and the South Korean series Crash Landing on You.
Favorite Cheat Meal
When asked about his favorite cheat meal, he responded, “I don’t cheat, I just eat.”
Henry's Favorite Motto to Live by
His favorite motto to live by is the following: “If you will it without ambivalence, it is not a dream.”
What Henry Winkler Says is the Best thing About Being His Age
On the best thing about being his age, Winkler said, “That I’m alive, and I am talking to you!”
Favorite Music
On his favorite artists, he revealed, “Bruno Mars, Bruce Springsteen, Lewis Capaldi, and Brandi Carlile.”
Henry's Favorite Sports to Watch and to Play
On his favorite sports to watch and to play, he said, “I like watching football and fly fishing for trout.”
How He Unwinds
On his favorite hobbies (to unwind and relax), Winkler shared, “I don’t have one… perhaps photography. I like to take pictures.”
If He Could Have a Superpower...
As his superpower of choice, Winkler would be a “mind reader.”
Best Advice Henry Has Ever Been Given
On the best advice he has ever been given, he said, “Relax… no matter what you are doing, you use more of your mind when you relax than when you are nervous. 90 percent of your mind is trying to keep you together.”
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