Peter Fonda

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Peter Fonda Fast Facts:

Shot himself in the stomach at age 10; years later, while on an acid trip with John Lennon, he told the Beatles member, "I know what it's like to be dead," which reportedly inspired the Revolver song "She Said She Said."
Was admitted to the University of Omaha at age 17, without finishing high school.
During his stint in college, starred in an Omaha Playhouse production of Harvey.
In 1961, made his Broadway debut in Blood, Sweat and Stanley Poole.
An avid sailor, he bought an 82-foot ketch called Tatoosh with the profits from 1969's acclaimed Easy Rider.
Wife Portia Rebecca Crockett is a direct descendant of Davy Crockett.
Released a candid autobiography, Don't Tell Dad: A Memoir, in 1998.

Peter Fonda Relationships:
Justin Fonda - Son
Troy Garity - Nephew
Thomas McGuane - Stepson
Amy Fonda - Half Sister
Bridget Fonda - Daughter
Henry Fonda - Father
Frances Brokaw - Half Sister
Frances Seymour Brokaw Fonda - Mother
Portia Rebecca Crockett - Wife
Susan Brewer - Ex-wife
Jane Fonda - Sister
Peter Fonda Awards:
1999 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie - Nominee
1997 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Nominee
1969 Oscar: Best Writing (Original Screenplay) - Nominee
1999 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1998 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama - Winner
2000 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1964 Golden Globe: New Star of the Year - Actor - Nominee
College:
Attended University of Omaha, Omaha, NE

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