‘Happy Days’ star Anson Williams, 77, shocks with shirtless selfie

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-05 · by Vanessa Serna

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Anson Williams, 77, who played Potsie Weber in "Happy Days," shared a shirtless selfie on Instagram to inspire his fellow baby boomers. In the photo, he poses flexing his muscles and encourages others not to let age diminish their self-worth or drive. The actor emphasizes that health and curiosity continue to grow with age, urging followers to stay active and maintain good habits while embracing new challenges. Fans praised Williams for his inspiring message and appearance in the comments section.
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Anson Williams, 77, a star from the sitcom Happy Days, shocked his followers by posting a shirtless selfie on Instagram. In the photo, he flexes his biceps while standing in front of a mirror in his bathroom. Williams used the post to encourage fellow baby boomers not to let age dictate their potential and to stay active and healthy. He emphasized that he feels more creative and alive at 77 than he did when he was 40. His fans were impressed by the image, with one commenter saying they would be thrilled if a time traveler told them this is what they'd look like at 77 years old.

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Several of Williams’ fans gushed over him in the comments section, with one writing, “I’m 54, If a time traveler from the future showed up with this photo and told me, ‘This is you at 77,’ I would be stoked!”
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🔮 “Happy Days” alum Anson Williams proved age is just a number by flexing his muscles in a shirtless mirror selfie.
2026-10-05 · New York Post
‘Happy Days’ star Anson Williams, 77, shocks with shirtless selfie · assertive framing

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“Happy Days” alum Anson Williams proved age is just a number by flexing his muscles in a shirtless mirror selfie. asserted
age → prove → selfie
The 77-year-old actor — who portrayed Potsie Weber in the beloved sitcom — took to Instagram Sunday to share a photo of himself flaunting his biceps while posing in the bathroom. asserted
himself → portray → bathroom
“My yearly reminder to every Boomer: NEVER let anyone diminish us because of our age,” he captioned the photo. asserted
he → let → photo
“I’m 77. asserted
I → ’m → ?
Williams credited his drive to his wife, Sharon MaHarry, who “sees the best in [him],” along with “good lovin,” “kindness” and “adventure” for his health. asserted
who → credit → health
He also urged fellow “boomers” to have a “little discipline,” adding, “Eat right, move, take care of yourself.” asserted
He → urge → yourself
“Mountains still worth climbing,” Williams continued. asserted
Williams → climb → Mountains
“And the absolute refusal to let anyone else decide my worth. asserted
anyone → let → worth
We didn’t come this far to become invisible. asserted
We → come → ?
We came this far to become unstoppable.” asserted
We → come → ?
Williams concluded his inspirational speech by saying he was “not winding down” but instead “still winning.” asserted
he → conclude → speech
“And we haven’t even played our best hand yet,” he stated. asserted
he → play → hand
Several of Williams’ fans gushed over him in the comments section, with one writing, “I’m 54, If a time traveler from the future showed up with this photo and told me, ‘This is you at 77,’ I would be stoked!” asserted
I → gush → 77
“Way to go Potsie!!!” another added, referring to Williams’ “Happy Days” character. asserted
another → go → character
“Couldn’t resist … you’re looking great Anson!” asserted
you → resist → ?
I am taking your message to heart. asserted
I → take → heart
I needed a reminder,” a third chimed in. asserted
third → need → reminder
Others praised Williams for “looking healthy and fit.” asserted
Others → praise → Williams
Williams portrayed Weber on “Happy Days” for all 11 Seasons from 1974 to 1984 alongside Ron Howard as Richie Cunningham, Henry Winkler as Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli and Marion Ross as Marion Cunningham. asserted
Williams → portray → Cunningham
The sitcom was Williams’ greatest hit, though he made several appearances on various shows throughout the years, including “Baywatch” and “Star Trek: Voyager.” asserted
he → make → Baywatch
In recent years, Williams has stepped into a directorial role and is currently working on the off-Broadway show “Crazy Mama: A True Story of Love and Madness.” asserted
Williams → step → Love
Your voice matters. asserted
voice → matter → ?
Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted
Discussions → moderate → civility
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