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| Happy days as ‘Fonz’ actor Winkler honoured by Queen Elizabeth Posted: 15 Sep 2011 03:11 AM PDT
The 65-year-old, most famous for his portrayal of the leather-clad rebel "Fonzie" in the popular US television series Happy Days, received the award at the British embassy in Washington DC yesterday. Winkler (picture), who was diagnosed with dyslexia as an adult, spent much of the last two years touring Britain to discuss learning difficulties with schools and policy makers. He is also the author of 17 books for children about Hank Zipzer, a young man with dyslexia. "Receiving this honour is a very humbling experience," Winkler said in a statement on the embassy website. "My goal when I started working with children was never to bring accolades on myself, but instead to change how people think about those around them for whom learning is a struggle. "I am flattered to have had my work recognised in this manner, and hope to continue showing kids that their learning difficulty isn't a disability." The full title bestowed on Winkler was Honorary Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE). – Reuters |
| Hugh Grant joins Hanks in ‘Cloud Atlas’ Posted: 15 Sep 2011 02:14 AM PDT  Hugh Grant will join Tom Hanks in 'Cloud Atlas'. – AFP pic LOS ANGELES, Sept 15 – With an all-star cast including Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving and Susan Sarandon, the film Cloud Atlas added Hugh Grant to the production, as it starts shooting this week in Glasgow, Scotland. Adapted from 2004 novel by the David Mitchell, the epic story follows six narratives, following a soul from the nineteenth century to a post-apocalyptic future, to illustrate the interconnected ripple effect of an action through time and space. Directors Andy and Larry Wachowski who made The Matrix will be joined by Tom Tywker (Run Lola Run) to helm the film. Co-stars include Jim Sturgess (Across the Universe) and Ben Whishaw (Perfume, I'm Not There). As Entertainment Weekly reports, it has been two years since Grant was last seen on film appearing in the romantic comedy Did You Hear About the Morgans? with Sarah Jessica Parker. Cloud Atlas is scheduled for an October 2012 release. – AFP |
LONDON, Sept 15 – "Happy Days" actor Henry Winkler has been awarded an honorary OBE by Britain's Queen Elizabeth for his work with children with dyslexia and special educational needs.| You are subscribed to email updates from The Malaysian Insider :: Showbiz To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
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