Actors Winkler, Matlin wax philosophical on power of resilience when pursuing a dream

SPEAKING TO A PACKED HOUSE at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek recently, Henry Winkler and Marlee Matlin shared the importance of remaining resilient in the face of challenges and having a support system.

As part of the 20th annual Lesher Foundation’s Newsmakers: Speaker Series that features influential individuals who discuss global issues, the two celebrities spent the evening sharing their journey of building careers in Hollywood despite facing significant challenges.