Henry Winkler: Post-Fonzie role changed everything

Henry Winkler, celebrated for his role as Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli on Happy Days, revealed a significant acting project that resonated deeply with him years after the show's conclusion. He identified a 1991 television movie, 'Absolute Strangers,' as a defining moment in his post-Fonz career. The film explored a husband's complex legal battle when his wife fell into a coma while pregnant.

Winkler portrayed Marty Klein, a husband faced with an agonizing choice: terminate the pregnancy to save his wife or risk both their lives. This profound storyline led Marty to a Supreme Court case, a role Winkler found "amazing." This period also marked a time when Winkler pursued his acting dream despite initial disapproval from his parents, who had hoped he would join the family lumber business. His perseverance ultimately led to acclaimed roles and an Emmy win in 2018 for 'Barry.'