If you are like most people, when you hear the name "Henry Winkler," your first thought is of "The Fonz," the cool, leather-jacketed character from television's "Happy Days."

Winkler himself, however, might surprise you. Unlike his television character, Henry Winkler is a talented actor whose ability to take on the role of his enigmatic character is testament to his years of training in the acting craft.

"I have never thought of myself...