- Henry Winkler opened up about his experiences with undiagnosed dyslexia during Happy Days table reads.
- Winkler described the table reads as “humiliating and shameful” due to his struggle with reading.
- His dyslexia was finally diagnosed at the age of 31, and he became an advocate for dyslexic students.
Henry Winkler recently shared his personal experiences with dyslexia prior to his diagnosis, particularly during table reads for the iconic sitcom Happy Days. Winkler recalled these times as “humiliating and shameful” due to his difficulties with reading.
The actor, who is best known for his role as Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli, detailed his distress over not being able to read properly during these sessions. He persistently struggled to understand and comprehend the scripts, which caused him significant embarrassment in front of his castmates.
Winkler’s dyslexia remained undiagnosed until he was 31 years old, after which he became an advocate for children experiencing similar struggles. The actor has been very active in raising awareness about dyslexia and even co-authored a children’s book series emphasizing the importance of understanding and supporting students with learning disabilities, titled “Hank Zipzer: The World’s Greatest Underachiever.”