Richie Cunningham — Happy Days Character Profile

About Richie Cunningham

The teenage protagonist whose life and friendships are the initial focus. He campaigns for a presidential candidate in season 2 and later leaves for military service.

Character Facts

Played by

Ron Howard

Appears in

Happy Days (1974)

Role

Supporting

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• Marion Cunningham (Marion Ross)
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• Roger Phillips (Ted McGinley)
• Melvin Belvin (Scott Mitchell Bernstein)
• Joanie Cunningham (Erin Moran)
• Ralph Malph (Don Most)
• Al Delvecchio (Al Molinaro)
• Chachi Arcola (Scott Baio)
• Girl Playing Drum (Hillary Horan)
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