Henry Winkler's net worth and what he earned from Happy Days and beyond

Henry Winkler's net worth and what he earned from Happy Days and beyond

Henry Winkler's net worth is reported to be $40 million as of 2025. He has amassed wealth primarily through his acting roles in several big-screen projects such as The Waterboy and Click. In addition to acting, the American actor has earned a fortune from his career in film production, directing, and screenwriting.

Winkler attends the 2024 Vulture Festival Los Angeles (L). He attends HBO's original series in Hollywood.
Winkler attends the 2024 Vulture Festival Los Angeles in Los Angeles (L). He attends HBO's original series "Barry" in Hollywood (R). Photo: Harmony Gerber, Rodin Eckenroth (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Henry Winkler began his acting career in 1972, portraying Postman Intern in the TV series Another World.
  • Winkler reportedly earned $50000 per episode for appearing in the hit TV series Happy Days.
  • He has directed popular TV series and movies like A Smoky Mountain Christmas and New York Daze.

Henry Winkler's profile summary

Full name

Henry Franklin Winkler

Gender

Male

Date of birth

30 October 1945

Age

79 years old (as of July 2025)

Zodiac sign

Scorpio

Place of birth

Manhattan, New York City, United States

Current residence

Los Angeles, California, United States

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

White

Religion

Judaism

Sexuality

Straight

Height in feet

5'6''

Height in centimetres

168

Weight in pounds

166

Weight in kilograms

75

Hair colour

White

Eye colour

Gray

Father

Harry Irving Winkler

Mother

Ilse Anna Marie

Siblings

One

Marital status

Married

Wife

Stacey Weitzman

Children

Three

Education

McBurney School, Emerson College, Yale School of Drama

Profession

Screen and voice actor, producer, reality TV personality, screenwriter, director

Net worth

$40 million

Instagram

@hwinkler4real

X (Twitter)

@hwinkler4real

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What is Henry Winkler's net worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Henry Winkler's net worth in 2025 is alleged to be $40 million. His fortune stems from his prolific career in the entertainment industry as a screen and voice actor, reality TV star, screenwriter, producer, and director.

Five facts about Henry Winkler.
Five facts about Henry Winkler. Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images (modified by author)
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What did Henry Winkler earn from Happy Days and beyond?

According to Market Realist, the American producer reportedly earned $50000 per episode for starring in the popular TV series Happy Days. He appeared in over 250 episodes of Happy Days from 1974 to 1984.

Winkler's earnings from other movies and TV series depend on factors like the film's overall budget and the role he plays.

Henry Winkler's career and sources of income

Winkler does many things for his career. Here is a breakdown of his career highlights and income sources.

Voice and screen acting

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Henry made his acting debut in 1972, starring as a Postman Intern in the TV series Another World. He first came into the limelight in 1982 when he portrayed Chuck Lumley in the American comedy film Night Shift.

His other notable acting credits include The Waterboy (1998), Click (2006), and Arrested Development (2003–2019).

Henry Winkler reads during Hammer Museum K.A.M.P. 2024.
Henry Winkler reads during Hammer Museum K.A.M.P. 2024 at Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Stefanie Keenan
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According to his IMDb profile, the American actor has over 164 acting credits as of this writing. Below is a list of some movies and TV series he has appeared in as a voice and screen actor.

Year

Movie/TV show

Role

2025

The Final Cut

God

2016–2025

SpongeBob SquarePants

Sharkface

2025

Goldie

Mayor Peach

2024

American Horror Stories

Dr. Eric Nostrum

2021–2024

Monsters at Work

Fritz

2023

Family Guy

Elderly Leader

2022-2023

Human Resources

Keith from Grief

2018–2023

Barry

Gene Cousineau

2021–2023

Rugrats

Boris Kropotkin

2023

The Legend of Vox Machina

Wilhand Trickfoot

2022

Chanshi

Tatty

2017–2022

Puppy Dog Pals

Santa Claus

2022

Black Adam

Uncle Al

2022

Wolfboy and the Everything Factory

Mountain Ancient

2012–2022

Robot Chicken

John Adams

Film and TV production

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The Final Cut star is also a film producer best recognised for producing films such as Biography, MacGyver, and Unexplained Mysteries.

Henry Winkler attends the 2024 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.
Henry Winkler attends the 2024 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California. Photo: David Livingston
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Here are some of the films and television series in which Winkler has played a production role.

Film/TV series

Year

Hazardous History with Henry Winkler

2025

MacGyver

2016–2021

ESU: In the Line of Duty

2012

Dynasty Reunion: Catfights & Caviar

2006

Knots Landing Reunion: Together Again

2005

Biography

2001–2005

Happy Days: 30th Anniversary Reunion

2005

Dallas Reunion: Return to Southfork

2004

Unexplained Mysteries

2003–2004

Young MacGyver

2003

Besides being an actor and film producer, Henry is also a reality TV personality. He has starred in numerous TV shows like Today, Morning Joe, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Access Hollywood.

The American actor is also a screenwriter. Some of the TV series and movies, Winkler wrote, include Hank Zipzer's Christmas Catastrophe and Hank Zipzer.

Henry Winkler attends the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards.
Henry Winkler attends the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. Photo: Frazer Harrison
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Additionally, the Manhattan native is a film director. He began his directing career in 1982 after directing the TV series Joanie Loves Chachi. Henry later directed other movies and TV series such as A Smoky Mountain Christmas, New York Daze, and Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

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FAQs

  1. Who is Henry Winkler? He is an iconic screen and voice actor, producer, reality TV personality, screenwriter, and director.
  2. What is Henry Winkler's nationality? The actor is an American national.
  3. What is Henry Winkler’s age? Winkler is 79 years old as of July 2025. He was born on 30 October 1945.
  4. Is Henry Winkler married? He is married to Stacey Weitzman. The couple exchanged marriage vows in 1978.
  5. What movies and TV series did Henry direct? He played a directing role on TV series such as Joanie Loves Chachi and New York Daze.
  6. Where is Henry Winkler now? The American actor is still active professionally, despite starting his career over five decades ago. He is the executive producer of the upcoming TV series Hazardous History with Henry Winkler.
  7. Who is the richest actor from Happy Days? According to LoveMoney, Ron Howard is the richest actor from Happy Days. He has an alleged net worth of $200 million.
  8. What was Henry Winkler's net worth in 2024? According to HotNewHipHop, he had an alleged net worth of $40 million in 2024.

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Henry Winkler's net worth is a testament to his talent, dedication, and enduring impact on the film industry. His remarkable career, spanning over five decades, has produced some of the most iconic and influential films in history.

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