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Jane Fonda

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Jane Fonda: Biography

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Birth Name: Jane Seymour Fonda
Birth Place: New York, NY
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 12/21/1937, Sagittarius
Profession: Actor; model; producer

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Jane Fonda Fast Facts:

Was told her mother, who committed suicide, died of heart failure. Learned the truth while reading a movie magazine in a high-school art class.
Turned down the role of Chris MacNeil in The Exorcist.
Nicknamed "Hanoi Jane" for her controversial trip to North Vietnam in 1972, where she was photographed sitting on an enemy aircraft gun. Expressed regret for the photos in a 2005 interview on 60 Minutes.
Performed with her father in On Golden Pond, their only appearance together on film. He won his only Oscar for his role, and she accepted the statuette on his behalf.
Received an honorary degree from Emerson College in May 2000.
Gave up her movie career for then-husband Ted Turner, but staged a comeback with Monster-in-Law (2005), her first in 15 years, after their divorce.
Published her autobiography, My Life So Far, in 2005.
In 2009, returned to Broadway after over 45 years to star in the play 33 Variations by Moises Kaufman.
A pioneer of the exercise boom in the 1980's, released two low-impact workout DVDs in 2010 geared to the senior set.

Jane Fonda Relationships:
Bridget Fonda - Niece
Frances Seymour Brokaw - Mother
Henry Fonda - Father
Justin Fonda - Nephew
Peter Fonda - Brother
Roger Vadim - Ex-husband
Ted Turner - Ex-husband
Tom Hayden - Ex-husband
Troy Garity - Son
Vanessa Vadim - Daughter
Lynden Gillis - Ex-significant Other
Richard Perry - Significant Other
Amy Fonda Fishman - Half Sister
Pan Brokaw - Half Sister
Jane Fonda Awards:
1995 Emmy: Outstanding Informational Series - Nominee
1973 Golden Globe: Henrietta Award (World Film Favorites) - Winner
1979 Golden Globe: Henrietta Award (World Film Favorites) - Winner
1980 Golden Globe: Henrietta Award (World Film Favorites) - Winner
1962 Golden Globe: New Star of the Year - Actress - Winner
1970 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
1972 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Winner
1978 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Winner
1979 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Winner
1980 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
1982 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
1985 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1969 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
1971 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Winner
1977 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
1978 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Winner
1979 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
1986 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
1981 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Nominee
1960 Tony: Actress, Supporting or Featured (Dramatic) - Nominee
1984 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special - Winner
2009 Tony: Actress (Play) - Nominee
1983 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Motion Picture Actress - Winner
1982 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Motion Picture Actress - Winner
1981 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Motion Picture Actress - Winner
1980 People's Choice Awards: Favorite Motion Picture Actress - Winner
1963 Golden Globe: Actress in a Leading Role - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1966 Golden Globe: Actress in a Leading Role - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1967 Golden Globe: Actress in a Leading Role - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1965 BAFTA Awards: Best Foreign Actress - Nominee
1967 BAFTA Awards: Best Foreign Actress - Nominee
1970 BAFTA Awards: Best Actress - Nominee
1971 BAFTA Awards: Best Actress - Nominee
1982 BAFTA Awards: Best Supporting Actress - Nominee
1979 BAFTA Awards: Best Actress - Winner
1978 BAFTA Awards: Best Actress - Winner
College:
Attended Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY