Henry Fonda Biography
Birth Name:
Henry Jaynes Fonda
Date of Birth:
May 16, 1905
Birth Place:
Grand Island, Nebraska
Date of Death:
August 12, 1982, Los Angeles, California
Education:
Attended the University of Minnesota
Marriages:
Margaret Sullavan (1931 - 1932)
Children:
Jane - born in 1937
Famous Family:
His children Peter and Jane are both actors. His grandchildren Bridget Fonda and Troy Garity are also actors.
Famous Romances:
Bette Davis , Joan Crawford, Barbara Stanwyck
Big Break:
Did The Farmer Takes a Wife on Broadway went to Hollywood to reprise the role in the movie.
Starmaking Role:
The Grapes of Wrath
Biggest Hit:
On Golden Pond
Career Low:
Took time off from the movies after he returned from the war.
Comeback Vehicle:
Mister Roberts
Tabloid Moments:
Suicide of his second wife.
Side Jobs:
Artist
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Henry Fonda served is country during World War II. What arm of the military did he enlist?
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