"Award-winning actor, director, author, and Emerson College alumnus Henry Winkler '67, LHD '78, will deliver the keynote address at Emerson's commencement ceremony for the class of 2026 on Saturday, May 9, at Boston's Wang Theatre. Winkler rose to national prominence in the 1970s with his iconic portrayal of Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli on "Happy Days." He has since built a wide-ranging career in television and film, earning acclaim for roles such as Barry Zuckerkorn on "Arrested Development" and acting teacher Gene Cousineau on HBO's "Barry." His performance in "Barry" earned him an Emmy Award."
"Beyond his work on screen, Winkler is also a celebrated author and advocate for children with learning differences. Open about his own experience with dyslexia, he co-wrote the Hank Zipzer children's book series, which centers on a child with dyslexia and was written to be more accessible for young readers with the condition. In recognition of his advocacy, Winkler was appointed an Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire in September 2011 by Queen Elizabeth II for his commitment to children with dyslexia and special needs."
Henry Winkler, an Emerson College alumnus and award-winning actor, will deliver the 2026 commencement keynote at Boston's Wang Theatre on May 9. Winkler gained national prominence in the 1970s for his portrayal of Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli on "Happy Days" and later earned an Emmy for his role as Gene Cousineau on HBO's "Barry." He also portrayed Barry Zuckerkorn on "Arrested Development." Winkler co-wrote the Hank Zipzer children's book series centered on a child with dyslexia and advocates for children with learning differences. He was appointed an Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire for his advocacy and credits Emerson's faculty and campus experiences with shaping his career.
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