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Henry Fonda

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Henry Fonda Fast Facts:

Held two jobs while attending the University of Minnesota, where he studied journalism.
Turned to acting when Dorothy Brando, the mother of Marlon, asked him to help out at the Omaha Community Playhouse.
Roomed with Jimmy Stewart early in his career while they both pursued theatrical work in New York City.
To secure his legendary role in The Grapes of Wrath (1940), he had to sign a seven-year contract with 20th Century Fox.
Enlisted in the Navy during World War II; earned a Bronze Star and a Presidential Citation Award for his service.
Received a Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute in 1978 and an Honorary Oscar in 1980.
Acted with his daughter Jane in his 1981 swan song On Golden Pond, for which he earned the Best Actor Oscar.

Henry Fonda Relationships:
Afdera Franchetti - Ex-wife
Amy Fonda - Daughter
Frances Seymour Brokaw - Wife (deceased)
Harriet Fonda Warren - Sister
Herberta Fonda - Mother
Jane Fonda - Daughter
Jayne Fonda - Sister
Margaret Sullavan - Ex-wife
Peter Fonda - Son
Shirlee Fonda - Wife
Susan Blanchard - Ex-wife
William Brace Fonda - Father
Henry Fonda Awards:
1957 Oscar: Best Motion Picture of the Year - Nominee
1980 Oscar: Honorary Award - Winner
1980 Golden Globe: Cecil B. DeMille Award - Winner
1948 Tony: Actor (Dramatic) - Winner
1975 Tony: Actor (Dramatic) - Nominee
1979 Tony: Special Award - Winner
1958 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
1982 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Winner
1980 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Special - Nominee
1975 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Special Program - Nominee
1973 Emmy: Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
1976 Grammy: Best Spoken Word Album - Winner
1940 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
1981 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Winner
College:
Attended the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN