The actor admitted he was a fool for turning down the lead role.
Heinrich Winkler revealed he had turned down a major film role.
The Barry star sat down with CNN, where he opened up about his career struggles and revealed he turned down the role of Danny Zuko in the musical film Grease.
When chatting with Chris WallaceWinkler recalled being concerned about booking another role that had “as much impact as the Fonz,” his longtime role on the 1974 series, Happy Days.
“How should I know? will anyone ever ask me I don’t get any offers,” he said, before Wallace mentioned he was previously offered to play the role of Danny Zuko John Travolta. “Are you a damn fool?” Wallace asked, to which Winkler replied, “Yes, I am.”
“I only realized that years later. I thought I played the Fonz, I don’t want to do it again, I’ll cement it’s already happened, I’m already typed,” adding, “I should have just shut up and had a really good time, to make this movie.”
“I’ll go home, say no, and have a Diet Coke. John Travolta goes home, did the movie, and buys a plane,” he quipped.
The musical film has become a cultural phenomenon, still influencing pop culture to this day with theatrical releases, reunions and even a live television production in 2016.
Although Winkler has not landed the role of T-Bird leader, he has had a notable career of his own, including other roles, since the premiere of “Grease” more than 40 years ago
“Happy Days, Scream, Waterboy, Parks & Rec, Arrested Development and now Barry,” he listed.
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