Henry Fonda
1905 – 1982

Henry Fonda

American actor (1905–1982)

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Born
1905-05-16, Grand Island
Died
1982-08-12
Birthplace state
Nebraska

Biography

Henry Jaynes Fonda was an American actor whose career spanned five decades on Broadway and in Hollywood. Known for his work on screen and stage, he often portrayed characters who embodied an everyman image.

Occupation

Henry Fonda is recorded as a naval officer, a stage actor, a television actor, a film actor, a film producer, a beekeeper, a television producer, a military officer, a military personnel, a writer, a actor and a screenwriter, born in Nebraska (1905–1982).

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Frequently asked about Henry Fonda

Who was Henry Fonda?
Henry Fonda was American actor (1905–1982), born in Nebraska (1905 – 1982).
When and where was Henry Fonda born?
Henry Fonda was born on 1905-05-16 in Grand Island.
When did Henry Fonda die?
Henry died on 1982-08-12.
What was Henry Fonda known for?
Henry Fonda is recorded as a naval officer, a stage actor, a television actor, a film actor, a film producer, a beekeeper, a television producer, a military officer, a military personnel, a writer, a actor and a screenwriter.
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