His Parents Called Him Dumb But He Grew Up To Be Loved By Millions

Henry Winkler, famous as Fonzie from Happy Days, endured a tough childhood due to undiagnosed dyslexia. Labeled “dumb” by his immigrant parents, he faced self-image issues. Despite this, he pursued his dreams, getting into Yale’s drama school after impressing with a Shakespearean monologue.

While excelling on-screen, dyslexia still posed challenges. He turned down roles to avoid typecasting. At 31, his perspective changed when his stepson was diagnosed with dyslexia, revealing Winkler shared the struggle. He used humor to mask shortcomings, focusing on character essence.