Peter Fonda
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