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Jane Fonda Biography

Birth Name:Jane Fonda

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer, Writer

Fast Facts

Co-founded and serves on the board for the Women's Media Center organization, which focuses on training women to create original content, media advocacy campaigns, and leadership training
Established the Jane Fonda Center for Adolescent Reproductive Health at the Emory University, which through training, helps to prevent adolescent pregnancy
Was selected as one of People magazine's "Most Beautiful" in the 2013 edition of the annual feature
Inducted into the California Hall of Fame in 2008
United Nations Population Fund honored her with the Goodwill Ambassador title in 1994
Received the New York Women's Agenda Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009
Attended Vassar College before leaving to study art in Paris
Daughter of actor Henry Fonda and socialite Frances Ford Brokaw
Sister of actor Peter Fonda
Director Joshua Logan urged her to appear in a production of "The Country Girl" at the Omaha Community Theatre in 1954, sparking her interest in acting
Featured on the cover of Vogue as a model twice before starting acting career
Quote: "You have to go through those terrifying times if you are ever to have the magic ones, the times when it all works․"
Released a series of exercise videos and books that played a part in getting baby boomers approaching middle age in the '80s excited about fitness
Took a 15-year hiatus from acting, but returned to film with her appearance in "Monster-in-Law․"
Danced ballet, but was unable to continue after she broke her foot while filming "The China Syndrome․"

Awards

1962Golden Globe-Most Promising Newcomer - Female: winner
1963Golden Globe-Best Actress - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1963Golden Laurel-Top Female Comedy Performance: nominated
1966BAFTA Film Award-Best Foreign Actress: nominated
1966Golden Globe-Best Actress - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1966Golden Laurel-Comedy Performance, Female: winner
1967Golden Globe-Best Actress - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1967Golden Laurel-Female Dramatic Performance: nominated
1968BAFTA Film Award-Best Foreign Actress: nominated
1968Golden Laurel-Female Comedy Performance: nominated
1968Gold Medal-Favorite Motion Picture: nominated
1969NYFCC Award-Best Actress: winner
1970Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1970Golden Globe-Best Actress - Drama: nominated
1970KCFCC Award-Best Actress: winner
1970Golden Laurel-Female Comedy Performance: nominated
1970NSFC Award-Best Actress: nominated
1971BAFTA Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
1971Image Award-Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture: winner
1971KCFCC Award-Best Actress: winner
1971NYFCC Award-Best Actress: winner
1972Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: winner
1972BAFTA Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
1972Fotogramas de Plata-Best Foreign Movie Performer (Mejor intérprete de cine extranjero): nominated
1972Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: winner
1972NSFC Award-Best Actress: winner
1973Fotogramas de Plata-Best Foreign Movie Performer (Mejor intérprete de cine extranjero): winner
1977NSFC Award-Best Actress: nominated
1978Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1978David-Best Foreign Actress (Migliore Attrice Straniera): winner
1978Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: winner
1978LAFCA Award-Best Actress: winner
1978NSFC Award-Best Actress: nominated
1978NYFCC Award-Best Actress: nominated
1978Gold Medal-Favorite Movie: nominated
1979Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: winner
1979BAFTA Film Award-Best Actress: winner
1979Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: winner
1979Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
1980Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1980BAFTA Film Award-Best Actress: winner
1980Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
1980Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: winner
1982Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
1982Marquee-Best Supporting Actress: winner
1982Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture: nominated
1983BAFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
1983Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
1984Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special: winner
1985Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1986Best Actress-Best Actress: winner
1987Oscar-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1990Razzie Award-Worst Actress: nominated
2005Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Chemistry: nominated
2005Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Hissy Fit: nominated
2005Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Sleazebag: nominated
2005Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Liar: nominated
2013Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series: winner
2013Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actress: nominated
2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2014Hollywood Award-Best Ensemble Cast: nominated
2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2014Gracie-Outstanding Female Actor in a Guest Role: winner
2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role - Comedy/Musical: nominated
2015Hollywood Film Award-Supporting Actress of the Year: winner
2015OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2016Movies for Grownups Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2016CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
2016Dorian Award-TV Performance of the Year - Actress: nominated
2016Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
2016OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2017OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2017Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2018BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role: nominated
2019Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024EDA Special Mention Award-She Deserves a New Agent: winner