Henry Winkler's son Max's uncanny resemblance to his 'Happy Days' character sparks nostalgic buzz

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Henry Winkler, the beloved actor who played the iconic role of Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli on 'Happy Days,' has recently become a talking point for an endearing reason.

His 41-year-old son, Max Winkler, sparked frenzy across social media as fans couldn't help but notice the uncanny resemblance between Max and his father’s famous TV persona, as reported by TODAY.

Max Winkler sparks frenzy as fans notice resemblance to Henry Winkler's iconic character

Henry, 78, took to Instagram to share a touching snapshot of his son Max in a moment of domestic bliss. In the photo, Max is seen multitasking - working on his laptop while cradling a baby in his arms.

Winkler affectionately captioned the photo, "Double duty," capturing the heartwarming moment.

However, it wasn’t long before fans honed in on something else: Max’s striking resemblance to his father during his 'Happy Days' years - a sitcom that ran from 1974 to 1984.

Flooded with comments, Henry’s post quickly turned viral.

One person remarked, "He’s your twin. Get him a leather jacket, a motorcycle, and a comb. Congrats on for your family’s newest addition."

Another said, "Your son looks so much like you! And sweet, precious baby!" "Wow your son? He looks like you," wrote one person.

Another added, "He looks so much like you." One individual wrote, "Wow ,spitting image of you."

Another pointed out, "I think he definitely looks like you." One netizen remarked, "He looks like a modern day version of your character from 'Happy Days.'"

Max Winkler carved out own identity outside of father’s legendary persona

While fans see Henry in his son, Max has carved out his own identity and career outside of his father’s legendary television persona.

Max, 41, is a successful writer and film director. He married British actress Jessica Barden, and together, the couple shares a 2-year-old daughter named Francis.

Their family is set to grow even larger, as Barden recently announced she was pregnant with their second child during an appearance on the 'Got Milf?' podcast.

Despite the public’s fascination with Max’s resemblance to his father, Max has offered insights into his upbringing that might surprise many.

In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, he dispelled any myths about growing up with The Fonz as a father, describing Henry as a "nice, nerdy guy" rather than the cool, tough guy the public adored on TV.

"I feel like people think I rode to school with him on a motorcycle. But he’s really a very unintimidating man," Max joked.

Their father-son relationship, however, goes far beyond physical appearances and fame. In another interview, Max revealed that his dad is one of his "best buddies."

This bond has translated into professional support, with Henry proudly recounting how Max declared his ambitions at a young age.

"My son Max told us at 10 that he wanted to be a director. He kept his word," Henry shared on 'The Talk' in 2023.

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