Henry Winkler Is Spending His 'High Number' Birthday with His Grandchildren — and a Chocolate Mousse Cake! (Exclusive)

Henry Winkler.Photo:Andrew Eccles Andrew Eccles “I am having dinner with my children and my grandchildren,” the actor tells PEOPLE exclusively of his birthday plans. “I will blow out the candles on a chocolate mousse cake.” Though he admits he doesn’t have a favorite birthday tradition, Winkler says he has a lot to be thankful for from this past year. “The best birthday present came from this recent book tour,” he shares.

Henry Winkler Knew Robin Williams Was a 'Genius' the Moment They Met at HisHappy DaysAudition

Henry Winker (left) and Robin Williams.Photo:Steve Granitz/FilmMagic; Robin Marchant/Getty Steve Granitz/FilmMagic; Robin Marchant/Getty Henry WinklerknewRobin Williamswould become a star the moment he began his audition forHappy Days. During an Oct. 1 episode of theFake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donaldpodcast, the actor, 78, recalled sitting in auditions for Mork, a Martian who visits Earth, after the original actor who played the alien left the show. “When Robin came to audition, now it’s Wednesday.

Henry Winkler Reveals He Starred inThe Waterboyfor Adam Sandler as a Last-Minute 'Favor': All I Got Was 'a Cookie'

Henry Winkler and Adam Sandler in 1998’s The Waterboy.Photo:Getty Getty During Winkler’s appearance on the Oct. 9 episode ofSiriusXM’sLet’s Talk Off-Camera with Kelly Ripa, the actor, 78, at one point joked to hostKelly Ripathat Sandler only gifted him “a cookie” for his work in 1998’sThe Waterboy, afterRipa recalled recalled thatChris Rockonce told her Sandler bought hisGrown Upscostars — including Rock,David Spade,Kevin JamesandRob Schneider— Maseratis for costarring in the 2010 family comedy.

Henry Winkler Reveals What His IconicHappy DaysCharacter Fonzie Would Be Up to Today

Henry Winkler as “The Fonz” in 1983 and in 2023.Photo:ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty, Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty, Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images Having car trouble? Maybe The Fonz can help! On the Oct. 25 episode ofThe Drew Barrymore Show,Henry Winklerjoined hostDrew Barrymorefor a chat, which included a round of “Fast Five” questions about his iconicHappy Dayscharacter, Arthur “The Fonz” Fonzarelli. But instead of the host questioning Winkler, 78, live on the show’s set, Barrymore threw to pre-recorded video of herself dressed as The Fonz, asking the questions in character.

Henry Winkler's Christmas Tree Has an Ornament for Each of His Grandkids – Including the One on the Way!

Henry Winkler.Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty Kevin Mazur/Getty Henry Winkleris one proud grandpa. The actor, 79, appeared on a Wednesday, Nov. 20 episode ofThe Jennifer Hudson Showand spoke about how although he is Jewish, his family gets a Christmas tree every year to celebrate the holidays. Describing the tree as not having a “religious meaning,” Winkler shares that the decoration holds a special place in his heart because it reminds him of his grandkids.