Henry Fonda Fun Features This is the section for all our "FUN" Henry Fonda information - please enjoy! Did You Know?  … that Henry is the oldest actor to receive a Best Actor Oscar - he received his at the age of 76 for his performance in On Golden Pond.… that Henry got his first acting lessons from Marlon Brando's mother, Dorothy Brando, who was the director at the Omaha Playhouse of which he was a member throughout the 1920's. To learn more please visit our Tribute to Marlon Brando. … that in the early 1930's Henry was married to actress Margaret Sullavan best known for her performance with Jimmy Stewart in The Shop Around the Corner. (A cute romantic comedy which was recently remade as You've Got Mail.)  … that in 1948, due to the lack of good film roles, Henry retired from movie-making for more than seven years. He moved to New York and concentrated on a Broadway career, appearing in such plays as Mister Roberts, The Point of No Return and The Caine Mutiny Court Martial. He only returned to Hollywood to star in the motion picture version of Mister Roberts in 1955.… that Henry has some very famous off-spring. Daughter Jane Fonda, son Peter Fonda and grand-daughter Bridget Fonda. Henry appeared with Jane in On Golden Pond. … that Jane Fonda maintains that Henry had a passionate mid-life love affair with Lucille Ball. She says that the affair began when Henry and Lucy were making the comedy, Yours, Mine and Ours. On Location Grauman's/Mann's Chinese Theater Footprints Henry Fonda is just one of the many legendary celebrities to leave hand and footprints outside the famous Grauman's (now Mann's) Chinese Theater. 
Mann's Chinese Theater6925 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA SEE MAP Hollywood Walk of Fame Star In the early 1960's, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce developed the idea of the "Hollywood Walk of Fame." The sidewalks of the most famous streets in the heart of Hollywood were lined with "stars" recognizing celebrities' life-long contributions to the entertainment industry. Receiving a star is still to this day considered a huge honor. Here's where you can find Henry Fonda's star: 
Walk of Fame Star(Motion Pictures) 1601 Vine St. Hollywood, CA Former Home of Henry Fonda 10744 Chalon Road Bel Air, CA SEE MAP Fan Memories Do you have a Henry Fonda story, memory or anecdote you would like to share? Be the first to conTribute! your own Fan Memory. conTribute! conTribute! your own Fan Memory conTribute! to the Henry Fonda Message Board Email Us with any comments, corrections or suggestions Help | Site Map | Home Henry Fonda pictured (left) in My Darling Clementine This Tribute is not officially endorsed or authorized by Henry Fonda. Unauthorized use of this material is strictly prohibited. Click here for further terms of use. © 2001-2005 Destination Hollywood, Inc. All rights reserved. |
 
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