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Fonzie

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 second season producers considered renaming the show to "Fonzie's Happy Days." Fonzie was seen by many as the epitome of coolness and a sex symbol.

Key facts

Character.name: Fonzie
Character.image: Henry Winkler Fonzie 1977.JPG
Character.caption: Winkler as Fonzie in 1977
Character.first: "All the Way" (1974)
Character.last: “Ron Howard’s Call To Action” (2008)
Character.occupation: Mechanic, co-owner of Arnold's Drive-In, high school teacher
Character.children: Danny Corrigan Jr. (adoptive son)
Character.portrayer: Henry Winkler
Character.alias: "Fonzie""The Fonz"
Character.affiliation: Republican
Character.nationality: American

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Character traits and development
Civic involvement
Production and legacy
In popular culture
See also
References

Happy Days producer and writer Bob Brunner created both Arthur Fonzarelli's "Fonzie" nickname, and the invented put-down, "Sit on it". The character was a stereotypical greaser who was frequently seen on his motorcycle, wore a leather jacket, and typified the essence of cool, in contrast to his circle of friends.