Actors Who Turned Down Roles That Could Have Changed Their Careers

Henry Winkler, Grease

After making a name for himself as Fonzie on Happy Days, Henry Winkler was offered the part of Danny Zuko in Grease. Winkler turned it down, stating that he “didn’t want to be typecast” as that sort of character. Later, Winkler hinted that he should have perhaps considered the role more seriously.

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