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Henry Winkler Set For USC Comedy’s 2024 Oakie Award
Henry Winkler is set for the 2024 Oakie Award, the prize bestowed by USC Comedy for Exceptional Achievements in Film and Television Comedy.
In addition to Hader, past recipients of the Oakie Award include Catherine O’Hara, Nancy Meyers, Kenya Barris, Steve Carell, James Burrows, Paul Feig, Mel Brooks, James L. Brooks, Judd Apatow, Lisa Kudrow, Barnet Kellman, David Isaacs, Phil Rosenthal, and Tim Story. Isaacs went on to acknowledge that “from his iconic portrayal as Arthur ‘the Fonz’ Fonzarelli in the beloved sitcom ‘Happy Days’ to his recent acclaimed performance in the hit series ‘Barry,’ Winkler’s career has been defined by his extraordinary comedic talent. Also recognized over the years for his work as a filmmaker and bestselling author, Winkler is otherwise best known for roles on iconic series like Happy Day, as well as films like The Waterboy and Click.
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