Henry Winkler Starring in New NBC Sitcom ‘Last Chance Lawyer’—See What the Fonz Is Up to Now!
At 80, the beloved 'Happy Days' actor is taking on an exciting new role
Henry Winkler’s most significant role was that of Fonzie (“the Fonz”) in Happy Days, but that doesn’t mean he’s rested on his laurels in the years that followed—and at 80 years old, he’s still taking on new projects! Last week, Deadline revealed that the Click (2006) actor would take the lead on yet another sitcom, and this time around, he’s playing a man of the law. Here, read all about Henry Winkler’s new show, Last Chance Lawyer, and take a look at what he’s been up to over the last few years. Spoiler alert: It’s safe to say he isn’t slowing down any time soon!
After ‘Happy Days,’ Henry Winkler’s career continued to soar
Henry Winkler’s role as Fonzie in Happy Days made him a household name, but his career didn’t end once those cameras stopped rolling in 1984. In fact, the years that followed have been chock full of exciting and diverse projects. His first memorable role after the beloved sitcom ended was in The Waterboy (1998). The film, written and produced by Adam Sandler, had Winkler playing Coach Klein, who led an underperforming football team until he recruits Sandler’s character, the team’s waterboy, to lend his skills. Later, he joined forces with Sandler once again in Click (2006), and Winkler recently shared that he and the actor are “like family” in a conversation with People.
In terms of television, the actor has also been leaving his mark—even when appearing sporadically in guest roles. For example, Winkler was beloved for his portrayal of Dr. Saperstein in Parks & Recreation, a local obstetrician and the father of Mona Lisa and Jean-Ralphio Saperstein. In Arrested Development, he made fans laugh as Barry Zuckerkorn, the Bluth family lawyer. In 2018, Winkler originated the role of Gene Cousineau in Barry, which followed a hitman played by Bill Hader, who stumbles into an acting class when tracking one of his targets, is bitten by the acting bug and works with Winkler as his acting coach and mentor. Winkler has also dipped his toes into the world of reality television as he hosts Hazardous History, where the actor dives into history’s most dangerous chapters, creations and beyond.
Henry Winkler the author
In addition to his work on the screen, Henry Winkler has also penned countless books—most notably, the Hank Zipzer series. The series follows the adventures of a young dyslexic boy, and is largely inspired by his own experiences growing up with dyslexia. The books were even turned into a television series, where Winkler brought to life Mr. Rock, a supportive teacher of Hank’s.
Henry Winkler takes the lead on ‘Last Chance Lawyer’
Everyone loves a legal drama, but a legal drama starring Henry Winkler? Now that’s a story we can get behind! Starring and executive produced by Winkler, Last Chance Lawyer is the story of Howard Greenberg, “a hard-driving and unconventional criminal defense attorney who is a fierce advocate for his underdog clients, believing that no matter what they are accused of, the system is always guiltier,” explained Deadline.
The real story behind ‘Last Chance Lawyer’
If the name Howard Greenberg sounds at all familiar, it’s probably because you’ve heard it before. The real-life Howard Greenberg, a New York City criminal defense attorney, was at the center of his own television series back in 2018 when the BBC aired the documentary series Last Chance Lawyer. While his methods might be a little unconventional, his grit and determination have made him a revered figure in the legal world. While we don’t necessarily know how much the new NBC new sitcom will connect back to the real life of Howard Greenberg, what we do know is that if Henry Winkler is taking the lead, it’s sure to be fantastic.
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