Henry Winkler felt 'typecast' after leaving Happy Days
Hollywood star Henry Winkler has opened up about his career struggles.
Henry Winkler struggled with his mental health after leaving 'Happy Days'.
The 77-year-old actor shot to international stardom playing Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli on the long-running sitcom - but Henry has confessed to struggling after the show ended in 1984.
He told the 'Today' show: "There were eight or nine years at a time when I couldn't get hired because I was 'The Fonz' because I was typecast."
The veteran actor admitted to feeling lost amid his career struggles in the 1980s.
He shared: "I had psychic pain that was debilitating because I didn't know what to do. I didn't know where to find it, whatever it was, I didn't know what I was going to do. I had a family. I had a dog. I had a roof. Oh. My. God."
Despite this, Henry doesn't have any regrets about starring on 'Happy Days'.
The actor still has fond memories of the hit TV show and his co-stars, including actor-turned-director Ron Howard.
Reflecting on his 'Happy Days' experience, Henry explained: "I loved playing 'The Fonz'. I love those people. I loved learning how to play softball. I loved travelling all over the world together with the cast. I would not have traded it."
Earlier this year, meanwhile, Henry admitted to being surprised by his own longevity in the entertainment industry.
The actor confessed that he's still "living [his] dream" in the TV business, and he hopes to continue working in the years ahead.
The award-winning star - who joined 'Happy Days' in 1973 - told 'Access Hollywood': "Fifty years … it is too big to think about.
"I am happy that I am living my dream. I'm happy that I am still here and doing it."
