Henry Fonda

Also known as Henry Jaynes Fonda

American actor (1905–1982)

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Grand Island, Nebraska, USA

Henry Jaynes Fonda (May 16, 1905 – August 12, 1982) was an American actor who had a career that spanned five decades in Hollywood. Fonda cultivated a strong, appealing screen image in several films now considered to be classics, earning one Academy Award for Best Actor on two nominations. Fonda made his mark early as a Broadway actor and made his Hollywood film debut in 1935. His film career…

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Henry Fonda for President — Self (archive footage)2025
The Fondas: A Cinematic Dynasty — Self - Actor (archive footage)2023
'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War — Self (archive footage)2020
Citizen Jane Fonda2020
Jay Sebring… Cutting to the Truth — Self(archive footage)2020
John Ford: The Man Who Invented America — Self - Actor (archive footage)2019
Spanish Western — Self (archive footage)2015
John Ford & Monument Valley — Self (archive footage)2013
Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia — Self (archive footage)2013
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Making '12 Angry Men' — Self (archive footage)2008

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Instance of: human
Given name: Henry
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Grand Island
Place of death: Los Angeles
Child: Jane Fonda
Occupation: producer
Educated at: University of Minnesota
Political party: Democratic Party (United States)
Languages spoken: English language
Field of work: film production
Genre: fantasy film
Conflict: World War II
Military branch: United States Navy
Military rank: lieutenant (junior grade)
Image: Henry Fonda in Warlock.jpg
Height: 185
Work location: United States

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Commons category: Henry Fonda
date of birth: 1905-05-16
date of death: 1982-08-12
Commons gallery: Henry Fonda
nominated for: Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
name in native language: Henry Fonda
cause of death: heart disease
start of work period: 1928-00-00
end of work period: 1981-00-00
on focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
birth name: Henry Jaynes Fonda
manner of death: natural causes

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Henry Jaynes Fonda (May 16, 1905 – August 12, 1982) was an American actor whose career spanned five decades on Broadway and in Hollywood. Known for his work on screen and stage, he often portrayed characters who embodied an everyman image.

Born and raised in Nebraska, Fonda made his mark early as a Broadway actor and made his Hollywood film debut in 1935. He rose to film stardom with performances in films such as Jezebel (1938), Jesse James (1939) and Young Mr. Lincoln (1939). He received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Tom Joad in The Grapes of Wrath (1940).

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Henry Fonda

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