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    • Arthur Herbert Fonzarelli, better known as "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 was soon positioned as a lead character when he began surpassing the other characters in popularity. The Fonzie character was so popular that in the … See more

    Character traits and development

    Arthur Fonzarelli was born to an Italian-American family. He and his mother were abandoned by his father … See more

    Civic involvement

    Fonzie was involved in community projects. He endorses Republican Dwight D. Eisenhower's 1956 presidential campaign. At a rally Fonzie declares, "Ayyy, he won the war, didn't he!?" and "I like Ike! My bike likes Ike! A… See more

    First appearance"All the Way" (1974)
    Last appearance"Passages Part 2" (1984)
    Portrayed byHenry Winkler
    Alias"Fonzie" · "The Fonz"
    Fonzie's Life Story
    Fonzie's Life Story
    Who was The Fonz?
    Who was The Fonz?
    Commentary

    Micky Dolenz auditioned and was in the running to portray the Fonz, but the part ultimately was given to Henry Winkler. Fonzie was originally envisioned as a tall blonde male character.
    Winkler rec… See more

    See also

    Bronze Fonz
    Fonzie (band) – Punk rock band from Portugal
    Fonz (video game)
    List of breakout charactersSee more

     
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