Peter Fonda facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Peter Fonda
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At book signing event for Another Man's War by Sam Childers, Beverly Hills, California, May 5, 2009
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Peter Henry Fonda
February 23, 1940 New York City, New York, U.S.
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| Died | August 16, 2019 (aged 79) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Nebraska at Omaha |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1962–2019 |
| Children | Bridget, Justin |
| Parent(s) | Henry Fonda (deceased) Frances Ford Seymour (deceased) |
| Relatives | Jane Fonda (sister), Amy Fonda Fishman (sister), Oliver Elfman (grandson) |
Peter Henry Fonda (February 23, 1940 – August 16, 2019) was an American actor. He was the son of actor Henry Fonda. He was the father of actress Bridget Fonda and brother of actress Jane Fonda. Fonda is most famous for 1969 movie Easy Rider. He co-wrote and co-starred in the movie with his friend Dennis Hopper. He rode a motorcycle in Easy Rider, and also in the earlier The Wild Angels, where he played an outlaw biker.
He appeared in many other movies, including Ulee's Gold in 1997, which earned him an Academy Award nomination, Burnett Stone in Thomas and the Magic Railroad and Frank O'Connor, husband of writer Ayn Rand, in The Passion of Ayn Rand.
Personal life
Fonda appeared many times on talk shows, discussing his life and times, including his family life. Fonda died of respiratory failure on August 16, 2019 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 79 years old.
Fonda wrote an autobiography, Don't Tell Dad: A Memoir, which was published in 1998.
Fonda had had a permanent home in Paradise Valley, Montana since 1975.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1963 | Tammy and the Doctor | Dr. Mark Cheswick | |
| The Victors | Weaver | Nominated—Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer - Male | |
| 1964 | Lilith | Stephen Evshevsky | |
| The Young Lovers | Eddie Slocum | ||
| 12 O'Clock High | Lt Andy Lathrop | ||
| 1966 | The Wild Angels | Heavenly Blues | |
| 1967 | The Trip | Paul Groves | |
| 1968 | Histories extradinaires | Baron Wilhelm | (segment "Metzengerstein") |
| 1969 | Easy Rider | Wyatt | Nominated—Academy Award For Best Original Screenplay with Dennis Hopper and Terry Southern Nominated—Writers Guild of America Award for Best Drama Written Directly for the Screen with Dennis Hopper and Terry Southern |
| 1971 | The Hired Hand | Harry Collings | |
| The Last Movie | Young Sheriff | ||
| 1973 | Idaho Transfer | Director | |
| Two People | Evan Bonner | ||
| 1974 | Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry | Larry Rider | |
| Open Season | Ken | ||
| 1975 | Race with the Devil | Roger March | |
| 92 in the Shade | Skelton | ||
| 1976 | Killer Force | Bradley | |
| Futureworld | Chuck Browning | ||
| Fighting Mad | Tom Hunter | ||
| 1977 | Outlaw Blues | Bobby Ogden | |
| 1978 | High-Ballin' | Rane | |
| 1979 | Wanda Nevada | Beaudray Demerille | |
| 1981 | Cannonball Run | Chief Biker | (cameo appearance) |
| 1982 | Split Image | Kirklander | |
| 1983 | Peppermint-Frieden | Mr. Freedom | |
| Dance of the Dwarfs | Harry Bediker | ||
| Daijôbu, mai furendo | Gonzy Traumerai | ||
| Spasms | Dr. Tom Brazilian | ||
| 1985 | A Reason to Live | Gus Stewart | TV movie |
| Certain Fury | Rodney | ||
| 1987 | Hawken's Breed | Hawken | |
| 1988 | Mercenary Fighters | Virelli | |
| 1989 | The Rosegarden | Herbert Schluter | |
| 1990 | Fatal Mission | Ken Andrews | |
| 1992 | South Beach | Jake | |
| Family Express | Nick | ||
| 1993 | Deadfall | Pete | |
| Bodies, Rest & Motion | Motorcycle Rider | ||
| 1994 | Give Me Your Life | Marcantony Appfel | Story by Carroll O'Connor, screenplay by Cynthia Deming & William James Royce |
| Love and a .45 | Vergil Cheatham | ||
| Nadja | Dracula/Dr. Van Helsing | ||
| 1996 | Escape from L.A. | Pipeline | |
| Grace of My Heart | Guru Dave | ||
| 1997 | Ulee's Gold | Ulysses "Ulee" Jackson | Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture Drama New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor Nominated—Academy Award for Best Actor Nominated—Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Male Nominated—Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role |
| Painted Hero | Ray the Cook | ||
| 1999 | The Passion of Ayn Rand | Frank | Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film Nominated—Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor – Miniseries or a Movie Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie |
| The Limey | Terry Valentine | ||
| 2000 | South of Heaven, West of Hell | Shoshonee Bill | |
| Thomas & the Magic Railroad | Grandpa Burnett Stone | ||
| Second Skin | Merv Gutman | ||
| 2001 | Wooly Boys | Stoney | |
| 2002 | The Laramie Project | Doctor Cantway | |
| 2004 | The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things | Grandfather | |
| Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas | The Truth | (voice) | |
| 2005 | Supernova | Dr. Austin Shepard | |
| 2006 | In God We Trust aka Cobrador | Millionaire | |
| 2007 | Ghost Rider | Mephistopheles | |
| Wild Hogs | Damien Blade | ||
| 3:10 to Yuma | Byron McElroy | Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | |
| The Gathering | Thomas Carrier | ||
| 2008 | Japan | Alfred | |
| Journey to the Center of the Earth | Edward Dennison | ||
| 2009 | The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll | August West | |
| The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day | The Roman, The old man, Louie |
Images for kids
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Fonda at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival
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Replica of the "Captain America" Harley-Davidson chopper which Fonda rode in Easy Rider (1969), on display in a German museum.
