Henry Winkler Discusses Success With OC Senior Citizens, Students

LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA — Dozens of south Orange County senior citizens and local drama students heard from actor Henry Winkler during a discussion late April.

The 77-year-old New York-born actor was welcomed to Crestavilla, a Laguna Niguel senior living community, where he shared his message of inspiration to Orange County drama students and dozens of seniors.

The actor, producer and director has played in many roles since his iconic run as "The Fonz" on "Happy Days."

He told an audience full of eager listeners that each time he plays a character, he tries to find something new inside of the character to help bring it to life, the Orange County Register reported.