Let’s talk about Henry Winkler. You know him as the legendary Fonzie from “Happy Days,” the cool biker with a heart of gold who defined television in the 1970s. But here’s the thing: Henry’s career didn’t stop with that iconic role. These days, he’s still out there auditioning for new roles, proving that he’s as passionate about acting now as he was back in the day. In a candid chat with Closer Weekly, Henry opened up about how he landed a role on Bill Hader’s hit HBO series, Barry, and why he’s embracing the audition process like everyone else.
Henry told Closer that when he first heard about Barry, he was instantly intrigued—not just by the talented cast but also by the show’s groundbreaking writing. “When I read the script, I knew I had to be part of it,” he explained. But guess what? Even a legend like Henry Winkler has to sit in the same audition chair as everyone else. “I remember sitting there, and some young actors looked at me like, ‘What’s he doing here?’” Henry laughed. “And I said, ‘Hey, I’m looking for work—just like you!’” It’s this humility and work ethic that make Henry such a beloved figure in Hollywood today.
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At 72 years old, Henry Winkler isn’t slowing down. In fact, he’s proving that age is just a number. At the premiere of Barry, Henry joked about needing to show people he can still hold his own without a walker. “I want them to see that I’ve got plenty of gas left in the tank,” he quipped. That kind of humor and determination is what makes Henry so endearing to fans around the world.
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