Henry Fonda
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Summary
Henry Fonda was born on May 16, 1905[1], in Grand Island[2]. He died on August 12, 1982[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a film actor[5], television actor[6], naval officer[7], beekeeper[8], and screenwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.21% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39,660 views/month, #2,105 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: William Brace Fonda[11]
- Mother: Elma Herberta Jaynes[12]
- Spouse: Margaret Sullavan[13], Afdera Franchetti[14], Frances Ford Seymour[15], Susan Blanchard[16], Shirley Maye Adams[17]
- Child: Peter Fonda[18], Jane Fonda[19]
- Country of citizenship: United States[20]
- Occupation: stage actor[21], television producer[22], actor[23], film producer[24], military personnel[25], military officer[26], writer[27]
- Field of work: acting[28], film[29], theatre art[30], television[31], film production[32]
- Educated at: University of Minnesota[33], Omaha Central High School[34]
- Award received: Bronze Star Medal[35], Academy Award for Best Actor[36], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[37], Kennedy Center Honors[38], AFI Life Achievement Award[39], Eagle Scout[40], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[41], Academy Honorary Award[42], BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actor[43], Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording[44], David di Donatello Award for Lifetime Achievement[45]
- Sex or gender: male[46]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[47]
- Genre: Western film[48], Spaghetti Western[49], drama film[50], crime film[51], thriller film[52], action film[53], adventure film[54], film noir[55], comedy film[56], war film[57], mystery film[58], psychological thriller film[59], fantasy film[60]
- Military branch: United States Navy[61]
- Commons category: Henry Fonda[62]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant (junior grade)[63]
- Cause of death: heart disease[64]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[65]
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Type: Person[66]
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Country: US[67]
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Began / founded: 1905-05-16[68]
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Ended / dissolved: 1982-08-12[69]
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MusicBrainz ID: 284f1144-4901-464e-a081-591c57c332ee[70]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Henry Fonda include Jane Fonda[71], a film actor[72], b. 1937[73], of United States[74], awarded the Academy Award for Best Actress[75].
Why It Matters
Henry Fonda has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]
Entities named for him include Jane Fonda[71], a film actor[72], b. 1937[73], of United States[74], awarded the Academy Award for Best Actress[75].
FAQs
Where was Henry Fonda born?
Henry Fonda was born in Grand Island[2].
Where did Henry Fonda die?
Henry Fonda died in Los Angeles[4].
Who were Henry Fonda's parents?
Henry Fonda's father was William Brace Fonda[11]. Henry Fonda's mother was Elma Herberta Jaynes[12].
Who was Henry Fonda married to?
Henry Fonda's spouses include Margaret Sullavan[13], Afdera Franchetti[14], Frances Ford Seymour[15], and Susan Blanchard[16].
What did Henry Fonda do for work?
Henry Fonda worked as a film actor[5], television actor[6], naval officer[7], beekeeper[8], and screenwriter[9].
Where did Henry Fonda go to school?
Henry Fonda was educated at University of Minnesota[33] and Omaha Central High School[34].
What awards did Henry Fonda receive?
Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[35], Academy Award for Best Actor[36], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[37], and Kennedy Center Honors[38].