Peter Fonda

American actor (1940–2019)

Peter Henry Fonda (February 23, 1940 – August 16, 2019) was an American actor.[2][3] He and Dennis Hopper starred in the motorcycle movies, The Wild Angels and Easy Rider.[4] He appeared in many other movies, including Ulee's Gold, in which he was nominated for an Academy Award, Thomas and the Magic Railroad and The Passion of Ayn Rand.

Peter Fonda
Fonda at the premiere for Another Man's War in 2009
Born
Peter Henry Fonda

(1940-02-23)February 23, 1940
DiedAugust 16, 2019(2019-08-16) (aged 79)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of Nebraska at Omaha
Occupations
  • Actor
  • director
  • producer
  • screenwriter
Years active1962–2019
Spouse(s)Susan Jane Brewer
(m.1961–1966; divorced)
Portia Rebecca Crockett
(m.1975–2011; divorced)
Parky DeVogelaere
(m.2011–2019; his death)[1]
Children2, including Bridget Fonda
Parent(s)Henry Fonda (father)
Frances Ford Seymour (mother)
RelativesJane Fonda (sister), Troy Garity (nephew), Amy Fonda Fishman (sister), Oliver Elfman (grandson)

Personal life

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Fonda wrote an autobiography, Don't Tell Dad: A Memoir, which was published in 1998.[5] He had a home in Paradise Valley, Montana in 1975.[6] Fonda died of respiratory failure and lung cancer on August 16, 2019.[7]

Filmography

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Fonda with Patty McCormack in The New Breed.
YearTitleRoleNotes
1963Tammy and the DoctorDr. Mark Cheswick
The VictorsWeaverNominated—Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer - Male
1964LilithStephen Evshevsky
The Young LoversEddie Slocum
12 O'Clock HighLt Andy Lathrop
1966The Wild AngelsHeavenly Blues
1967The TripPaul Groves
1968Histories extradinairesBaron Wilhelm(segment "Metzengerstein")
1969Easy RiderWyattNominated—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
1971The Hired HandHarry Collings
The Last MovieYoung Sheriff
1973Idaho TransferDirector
Two PeopleEvan Bonner
1974Dirty Mary Crazy LarryLarry Rider
Open SeasonKen
1975Race with the DevilRoger March
92 in the ShadeSkelton
1976Killer ForceBradley
FutureworldChuck Browning
Fighting MadTom Hunter
1977Outlaw BluesBobby Ogden
1978High-Ballin'Rane
1979Wanda NevadaBeaudray Demerille
1981Cannonball RunChief BikerCameo
1982Split ImageKirklander
1983Peppermint-FriedenMr. Freedom
Dance of the DwarfsHarry Bediker
Daijôbu, mai furendoGonzy Traumerai
SpasmsDr. Tom Brazilian
1985A Reason to LiveGus StewartTV movie
Certain FuryRodney
1987Hawken's BreedHawken
1988Mercenary FightersVirelli
1989The RosegardenHerbert Schluter
1990Fatal MissionKen Andrews
1992South BeachJake
Family ExpressNick
1993DeadfallPete
Bodies, Rest & MotionMotorcycle Rider
1994Give Me Your LifeMarcantony AppfelStory by Carroll O'Connor, screenplay by Cynthia Deming & William James Royce
Love and a .45Vergil Cheatham
NadjaDracula/Dr. Van Helsing
1996Escape from L.A.Pipeline
Grace of My HeartGuru Dave
1997Ulee's GoldUlysses "Ulee" JacksonDallas-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 HeroRay the Cook
1999The Passion of Ayn RandFrank O'ConnorGolden 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 LimeyTerry Valentine
2000South of Heaven, West of HellShoshonee Bill
Thomas and the Magic RailroadGrandpa Burnett Stone
Second SkinMerv Gutman
2001Wooly BoysStoney
2002The Laramie ProjectDoctor Cantway
2004The Heart Is Deceitful Above All ThingsGrandfather
Grand Theft Auto: San AndreasThe Truth(voice)
2005SupernovaDr. Austin Shepard
2006In God We Trust aka CobradorMillionaire
2007Ghost RiderMephistopheles
Wild HogsDamien Blade
3:10 to YumaByron McElroyNominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
The GatheringThomas Carrier
2008JapanAlfred
Journey to the Center of the EarthEdward Dennison
2009The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' RollAugust West
The Boondock Saints II: All Saints DayThe Roman, The old man, Louie

References

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  1. "Easy Rider star Peter Fonda marries for the third time at 71". Mail Online. 20 June 2011.
  2. Sweeney, Kevin (1992). Henry Fonda: a bio-bibliography. New York [u.a.]: Greenwood Press. ISBN 0-313-26571-2.
  3. "Peter Fonda Biography (1939?-)". FilmReference.com. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
  4. "Peter Fonda". New York Times. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
  5. Fonda, Peter (1998). Don't tell dad: a memoir. New York: Hyperion. ISBN 0-7868-6111-8.
  6. Hemingway, Valarie (Fall 2006). "A Conversation With Peter Fonda". Distinctly Montana. Retrieved August 6, 2011.
  7. Griffith, Janelle; Dasrath, Diana (August 16, 2019). "Peter Fonda, star of 'Easy Rider,' dead at 79". NBC News. Retrieved August 16, 2019.

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