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Peter Fonda Biography

Birth Name:Peter Henry Fonda

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

Profession Actor, Producer, Director, Writer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

In 2000, he was given a Golden Palm Star at the Walk of Stars in Palm Springs, California
Was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2002
Studied acting at the Omaha Community Playhouse while attending the University of Nebraska
Quote: "Civilization has always been a bust․"
Quote: "(On his deceased father Henry Fonda) "I dig my father․ I wish he could open his eyes and dig me․""
Primarily known for taking on romantic roles in the early part of his career
Had a near-death experience on his eleventh birthday when he accidentally shot himself in the stomach
Is the inspiration for The Beatles song "She Said, She Said․"
Mentored up-and-coming filmmakers at the 2nd annual HatcH audiovisual festival
The film "Spirits of the Dead" is the only feature that he appeared in alongside his sister Jane Fonda

Awards

1964Golden Globe-Most Promising Newcomer - Male: nominated
1970Oscar-Best Writing, Story and Screenplay Based on Material Not Previously Published or Produced: nominated
1970Golden Laurel-Male New Face: nominated
1970WGA Award (Screen)-Best Drama Written Directly for the Screen: nominated
1979Stinker Award-Worst On-Screen Couple: nominated
1997NYFCC Award-Best Actor: winner
1997STFC Award-Best Actor: nominated
1998Oscar-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
1998Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
1998CFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
1998DFWFCA Award-Best Actor: winner
1998Independent Spirit Award-Best Male Lead: nominated
1998Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: winner
1998NSFC Award-Best Actor: nominated
1998OFTA Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
1998OFTA Film Award-Best Drama Actor: winner
1998OFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
1998SEFCA Award-Best Actor: winner
1999Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1999Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
2000Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries: nominated
2000Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
2004Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performer in a Children/Youth/Family Special: nominated
2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2008COFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated