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Henry Winkler Credits Therapy for Barry Role
20 Feb
Summary
- Winkler attributes his Emmy-nominated Gene Cousineau role to therapy.
- He uses a Swiss cheese analogy for personal growth via therapy.
- Winkler feels less concerned about public opinion with age.

Henry Winkler recently revealed that therapy was instrumental in his performance as Gene Cousineau on the acclaimed series "Barry." He stated that without his therapeutic journey, he could not have embodied the complex character. Winkler likened his personal development to transforming from Swiss cheese, full of holes, into cheddar, which is solid and complete.
This continuous process, he noted, is a lifelong endeavor and he is not yet "ched." Winkler also shared that as he approaches 80, he is less preoccupied with public opinion, a hurdle he has actively worked to overcome. This shift has significantly impacted his perspective.
Winkler's career, which began in the early 1970s, gained significant momentum with his iconic role as Fonzie on "Happy Days." Later, his performance as Gene Cousineau in "Barry" allowed him to grow immensely as an actor, bringing him closer to his ultimate acting aspirations.



