Who is The Fonz

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Fonzie

I don't think I'm alone when I reveal that The Fonz was my first real crush. I remember seeing him in HAPPY DAYS when I was about five years old and thought he was just the most gorgeous man alive! Poor old Ritchie didn't stand a chance in comparison!

 

Thumbs Up for the Fonz 

The Fonz was probably the coolest guy on TV in the 1970s. Women loved him, he could control mechanical objects with a click of his fingers and jump sharks. Although he was just a car mechanic, you got the impression that he pretty much ruled Milwaukee.

What made the Fonz extra likeable though was that he had a few chinks in his armour - namely his shyness around Mrs Cunningham (Mrs C) and his love of the Lone Ranger.

The Fonz at a Glance 

Arthur Herbert Fonzarelli (also Fonzie or The Fonz) is a fictional character played by Henry Winkler in the American sitcom Happy Days (1974-1984). He was originally a secondary character but became the lead. By the mid 1970s, he dwarfed the other characters in popularity. Winkler received top billing once Ron Howard left in 1980.

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Henry Winkler 

Hey - it wouldn't be right to devote a lens to Fonzie without mentioning Henry Winkler - the real man behind the legend.

Henry Winkler was born in 1945 after his Jewish parents escaped Nazi Germany. Unlike his Italian alter-ego, he is highly educated with degrees from Emerson College and Yale. Happy Days was one of his first TV acting roles and soon he became the most popular star of the show despite the studio's efforts to promote Ron Howard (Ritchie) as the lead character.

After Happy Days finished, he directed and produced TV shows. He also continues to take guest roles on screen. Perhaps his most notable appearances of recent years include Scream and Holes.

The Fonz Videos 

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Coolest Fonzie

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The Fonz

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The Fonz checks his hair

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Fonzie jumps the shark

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Mork Meets The Fonz

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Tom Hanks Fights the Fonz

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Happy Days Links 

Happy Days: Fonz wavs
Play your favourite Fonzie lines out loud
Happy Days - Arnold's
This site is devoted to the tv shows Happy Days. Includes cast info, episode guide, pictures, sounds, memorabilia, trivia, fan club, and other informations related to Happy Days.
International Happy Days Fan Club - www.happydaysfanclub.com
This site is devoted to the tv shows Happy Days. Includes cast info, episode guide, pictures, sounds, memorabilia, trivia, fan club, and other informations related to Happy Days.
HAPPY DAYS | A TELEVISION HEAVEN REVIEW
A review of Happy Days

The Flickr Fonz Shrine 

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Psychedelic Winkler by geoftheref

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Henry Winkler, the FONZ (front) by spike55151

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Oh "Happy Days" by Buglugs

Fonzie Action Figures! 

It seems I'm not alone in my love of Fonzie. I couldn't believe it when I found these action figures for sale. It seems that the spirit of The Fonz lives on! Heyyyyy!

Shout Out For The Fonz! 

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KimGiancaterino wrote...

The Fonz defined cool. I've seen Henry Winkler out and about in Beverly Hills, and he's super nice. Congratulations on your new Giant Squid status. Squid Angel Blessed.

ReplyPosted July 07, 2008

Lensmaster

David wrote

I just recently met Henry Winkler on Mother's Day at a book signing he was the coolest guy i ever seen he even answered my question during a Q&A period so here's to The Fonz! AAAAAAAAAAAY!

Reply Posted May 12, 2008

Lensmaster

David wrote

I just recently met Henry Winkler on Mother's Day at a book signing he was the coolest guy i ever seen he even answered my question during a Q&A period so here's to The Fonz! AAAAAAAAAAAY!

Reply Posted May 12, 2008

Gatsby wrote...

My mother and sister were big fans of Happy days and the wonder years when I was growing up. 5*

ReplyPosted January 26, 2008

Pierce_This_2 wrote...

He is the definition of cool! How to measure a belly button ring size

ReplyPosted October 12, 2007

GypsyPirate wrote...

I loved The Fonz too! Very nicely done!

ReplyPosted September 26, 2007

jeffwend wrote...

The Fonz is the coolest, great lens.

ReplyPosted September 10, 2007