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Peter Henry Fonda (February 23, 1940 – August 16, 2019) was a revered American actor, film director, and screenwriter. A double nominee and winner at the Academy and Golden Globe Awards, he became a celebrated figure in the Fonda acting dynasty. As the son of actor Henry Fonda and brother of actress and activist Jane Fonda, he carved his own path in Hollywood. He made a start in theater and bagged a New York Drama Critics' Circle Award and Theatre World Award for the play 'Blood, Sweat and Stanley Poole'. He rose to prominence during the counterculture era of the 1960s, starring in and writing for the groundbreaking film 'Easy Rider' (1969). His directorial debut came with 'The Hired Hand' (1971).
Throughout the 1970s, Fonda cemented his reputation as an action star. His career revival came with the drama film 'Ulee's Gold' (1997), for which he earned an Oscar nomination for Best Actor and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama. Fonda was also awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2003. He had a long and varied career, making a mark in theater, film, and television alike. He was a lifelong motorcyclist and a dedicated activist, vocal in his political and environmental stances.
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Given Name: Peter Henry Fonda
Born: New York City, New York, U.S
Citizenship: American
Birthday: February 23, 1940
Occupations: Actor, Film Director, Screenwriter
Years Active: 1960-2019
Children: 2
Spouses: Susan Jane Brewer, Portia Rebecca Crockett, Margaret DeVogelaere
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Easy Rider
Ulee's Gold
The Ballad of Lefty Brown
Dirty Mary Crazy Larry
The Last Full Measure
The Limey
Boundaries
Race with the Devil
The Trouble with Bliss
The Ultimate Life
Nadja
Split Image
Futureworld
Love and a .45
Deadfall
Certain Fury
Henry Fonda for President
Harodim
American Bandits: Frank and Jesse James
Corman’s World
Sunset Strip
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
Smitty
Jesse James: Lawman
Close Encounters with Vilmos Zsigmond
You Can’t Say No
Wooly Boys
The Laramie Project
Woody Guthrie All-Star Tribute Concert 1970
The Last Full Measure
Back When We Were Grownups
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex ’n’ Drugs ’n’ Rock ’n’ Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
The Maldonado Miracle
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
A Thief Of Time
Becoming John Ford
Fatal Mission
Cobrador: In God We Trust
The Hostage Tower
Dance of the Dwarfs
Peppermint-Peace
Spasms
Hawken’s Breed
The Rose Garden
It’s All Right, My Friend
Hollywood Uncensored
Mercenary Fighters
The Fondas: A Cinematic Dynasty
It’s All Right, My Friend
Hollywood Uncensored
The Trip
Open Season
The Young Lovers
Spirits of the Dead
The Hired Hand
Tammy and the Doctor
South Beach
Carol for Another Christmas
Fonda on Fonda
Born to Be Wild
High-Ballin’
At Sundance
Idaho Transfer
The Movie Orgy
Two People
The Last Movie
The Victors
The New Cinema
The Perfect Age of Rock ’n’ Roll
Killer Force
Welcome to Hollywood
No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
Outlaw Blues
Painted Hero
Roger Corman: Hollywood’s Wild Angel
Bodies, Rest & Motion
Fighting Mad
The Tempest
Lilith
Don’t Look Back
Warren Oates: Across the Border
Easy Rider: Shaking the Cage
The Wild Angels
Track the complete movie timeline of Peter Fonda, including all film releases, career breakthroughs, and notable roles. Follow their journey from early performances to recent blockbusters and upcoming projects.
2012
The Trouble with Bliss
Harodim
Solomon Fell
Sunset Strip
Self
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited
Self
Smitty
Jack
2004
Back When We Were Grownups
Dr. Will Allenby
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
Self
A Thief Of Time
Harrison Houk
2003
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex ’n’ Drugs ’n’ Rock ’n’ Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
Self
The Maldonado Miracle
Father Russell
1993
Deadfall
South Beach
Jake
Bodies, Rest & Motion
Motorcycle Rider
Warren Oates: Across the Border
Self
1983
Dance of the Dwarfs
Harry Bediker
Peppermint-Peace
Mr. Frieden
Spasms
Dr. Tom Brasilian
It’s All Right, My Friend
Gonzy Traumerai
It’s All Right, My Friend
Gonzy Traumerai
1968
Spirits of the Dead
Baron Wilhelm Berlifitzing (segment "Metzengerstein")
The Movie Orgy
Self (archive footage)
The New Cinema
Self
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