Peter Fonda: American actor (1940–2019)
Peter Henry Fonda (February 23, 1940 – August 16, 2019) was an American actor.
He and Dennis Hopper starred in the motorcycle movies, The Wild Angels and Easy Rider. He appeared in many other movies, including Ulee's Gold, in which he was nominated for an Academy Award, Thomas and the Magic Railroad and The Passion of Ayn Rand.
Peter Fonda | |
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 Fonda at the premiere for Another Man's War in 2009 | |
| Born | Peter Henry Fonda February 23, 1940 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 16, 2019 (aged 79) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Nebraska at Omaha |
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| Years active | 1962–2019 |
| Spouse(s) | Susan Jane Brewer (m.1961–1966; divorced) Portia Rebecca Crockett (m.1975–2011; divorced) Parky DeVogelaere (m.2011–2019; his death) |
| Children | 2, including Bridget Fonda |
| Parent(s) | Henry Fonda (father) Frances Ford Seymour (mother) |
| Relatives | Jane Fonda (sister), Amy Fonda Fishman (sister), Oliver Elfman (grandson) |
Personal life
Fonda wrote an autobiography, Don't Tell Dad: A Memoir, which was published in 1998. He had a home in Paradise Valley, Montana in 1975. Fonda died of respiratory failure and lung cancer on August 16, 2019.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Tammy and the Doctor | Dr. Mark Cheswick | |
| The Victors | Weaver | Nominated—Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer - Male | |
| 1964 | Lilith | Stephen Evshevsky | |
| The Young Lovers | Eddie Slocum | ||
| 12 O'Clock High | Lt Andy Lathrop | ||
| 1966 | The Wild Angels | Heavenly Blues | |
| 1967 | The Trip | Paul Groves | |
| 1968 | Histories extradinaires | Baron Wilhelm | (segment "Metzengerstein") |
| 1969 | Easy Rider | Wyatt | Nominated—Academy Award For Best Original Screenplay with Dennis Hopper and Terry Southern Nominated—Writers Guild of America Award for Best Drama Written Directly for the Screen with Dennis Hopper and Terry Southern |
| 1971 | The Hired Hand | Harry Collings | |
| The Last Movie | Young Sheriff | ||
| 1973 | Idaho Transfer | Director | |
| Two People | Evan Bonner | ||
| 1974 | Dirty Mary Crazy Larry | Larry Rider | |
| Open Season | Ken | ||
| 1975 | Race with the Devil | Roger March | |
| 92 in the Shade | Skelton | ||
| 1976 | Killer Force | Bradley | |
| Futureworld | Chuck Browning | ||
| Fighting Mad | Tom Hunter | ||
| 1977 | Outlaw Blues | Bobby Ogden | |
| 1978 | High-Ballin' | Rane | |
| 1979 | Wanda Nevada | Beaudray Demerille | |
| 1981 | Cannonball Run | Chief Biker | Cameo |
| 1982 | Split Image | Kirklander | |
| 1983 | Peppermint-Frieden | Mr. Freedom | |
| Dance of the Dwarfs | Harry Bediker | ||
| Daijôbu, mai furendo | Gonzy Traumerai | ||
| Spasms | Dr. Tom Brazilian | ||
| 1985 | A Reason to Live | Gus Stewart | TV movie |
| Certain Fury | Rodney | ||
| 1987 | Hawken's Breed | Hawken | |
| 1988 | Mercenary Fighters | Virelli | |
| 1989 | The Rosegarden | Herbert Schluter | |
| 1990 | Fatal Mission | Ken Andrews | |
| 1992 | South Beach | Jake | |
| Family Express | Nick | ||
| 1993 | Deadfall | Pete | |
| Bodies, Rest & Motion | Motorcycle Rider | ||
| 1994 | Give Me Your Life | Marcantony Appfel | Story by Carroll O'Connor, screenplay by Cynthia Deming & William James Royce |
| Love and a .45 | Vergil Cheatham | ||
| Nadja | Dracula/Dr. Van Helsing | ||
| 1996 | Escape from L.A. | Pipeline | |
| Grace of My Heart | Guru Dave | ||
| 1997 | Ulee's Gold | Ulysses "Ulee" Jackson | Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture Drama New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor Nominated—Academy Award for Best Actor Nominated—Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Male Nominated—Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Actor Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role |
| Painted Hero | Ray the Cook | ||
| 1999 | The Passion of Ayn Rand | Frank O'Connor | Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film Nominated—Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor – Miniseries or a Movie Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie |
| The Limey | Terry Valentine | ||
| 2000 | South of Heaven, West of Hell | Shoshonee Bill | |
| Thomas and the Magic Railroad | Grandpa Burnett Stone | ||
| Second Skin | Merv Gutman | ||
| 2001 | Wooly Boys | Stoney | |
| 2002 | The Laramie Project | Doctor Cantway | |
| 2004 | The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things | Grandfather | |
| Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas | The Truth | (voice) | |
| 2005 | Supernova | Dr. Austin Shepard | |
| 2006 | In God We Trust aka Cobrador | Millionaire | |
| 2007 | Ghost Rider | Mephistopheles | |
| Wild Hogs | Damien Blade | ||
| 3:10 to Yuma | Byron McElroy | Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | |
| The Gathering | Thomas Carrier | ||
| 2008 | Japan | Alfred | |
| Journey to the Center of the Earth | Edward Dennison | ||
| 2009 | The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll | August West | |
| The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day | The Roman, The old man, Louie |
References
Other websites
- Peter Fonda on IMDb
- Peter Fonda at the Internet Broadway Database
- Official Website: www.peterfonda.com
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