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Henry Winkler shared that his parents were embarrassed by his acting dream and wanted him to join the family business
Winkler, who is dyslexic, said he lacked support from his parents during his early struggles in school and acting
Winkler went on to become an acclaimed Emmy-winning actor
Henry Winkler says his family was "non-supportive" of his acting career.
Speaking on the You Could Make This Beautiful podcast, the 80-year-old Happy Days alum said of his early days in the industry: "I had a dream that was unsupported — non-supported —until I figured out how to make it come true, at which time, my parents were completely on board."
#winkler #parents #acting #emmy
Winkler, who is dyslexic, said he lacked support from his parents during his early struggles in school and acting
Winkler went on to become an acclaimed Emmy-winning actor
Henry Winkler says his family was "non-supportive" of his acting career.
Speaking on the You Could Make This Beautiful podcast, the 80-year-old Happy Days alum said of his early days in the industry: "I had a dream that was unsupported — non-supported —until I figured out how to make it come true, at which time, my parents were completely on board."
#winkler #parents #acting #emmy
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Henry Winkler reflected on going to a 'dark' place after starring as Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli on Happy Days
Winkler was worried he would never do anything 'as powerful' as he did playing the Fonz
Winkler ultimately pivoted to producing
Henry Winkler struggled after Happy Days ended in 1984.
Winkler, 80, appeared on the June 17 episode of Where Everybody Knows Your Name, hosted by Ted Danson. Winkler had found enormous fame thanks to his role as Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli on Happy Days, which aired for 11 seasons on ABC.
Winkler was worried he would never do anything 'as powerful' as he did playing the Fonz
Winkler ultimately pivoted to producing
Henry Winkler struggled after Happy Days ended in 1984.
Winkler, 80, appeared on the June 17 episode of Where Everybody Knows Your Name, hosted by Ted Danson. Winkler had found enormous fame thanks to his role as Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli on Happy Days, which aired for 11 seasons on ABC.
