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Peter Fonda Biography

Birth Name:

Peter Henry Fonda

Birth Place:

New York, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, writer, director, producer

Fast Facts

Shot himself–accidentally, by most accounts–in the stomach at age 10; years later, while on an acid trip with John Lennon, told the Beatle, "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 the age of 17 without finishing high school
During his stint in college in Nebraska, starred in an Omaha Playhouse production of Harvey
In 1961, made his Broadway debut in Blood, Sweat and Stanley Poole
An avid sailor, bought an 82-foot ketch called Tatoosh with the profits from Easy Rider
Ex-wife Portia Rebecca Crockett is a direct descendant of frontier hero Davy Crockett
Released a candid autobiography, Don't Tell Dad: A Memoir, in 1998
Frequently lectures on film and media near his ranch at Montana State University

2007Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2000Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
1999Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries: nominated
1999Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
1999Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1998Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: winner
1998Independent Spirit Awards-Best Male Lead: nominated
1997Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
1997Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
1997National Society of Film Critics-Best Actor - Runner-up: winner
1997New York Film Critics Circle-Best Actor: winner
1970Writers Guild Awards-Original Drama: nominated
1969Oscar-Best Writing (Story and Screenplay--based on material not previously published or produced): nominated
1964Golden Globe-New Star of the Year - Actor: nominated