Peter Fonda

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  • Peter Fonda is an American actor who played an important role in the Western counterculture films of the 1960s. He had Academy Award nominated performances in Easy Rider and more recently Ulee's Gold.
  • Fast Facts:

    1. Birthdate: February 23, 1940
    2. Birthplace: New York, NY
    3. Full name: Peter Henry Fonda
    4. Son of Henry Fonda and Frances Ford Seymour
    5. Brother of Jane Fonda
    6. Father of Bridget Fonda

  • Life and Career

    Peter Fonda is the son of legendary American actor Henry Fonda. His professional debut was on Broadway and his film debut was in Tammy and the Doctor. Unmotivated by the conventional Hollywood leading man roles, Fonda soon became a figure in the counterculture of the 60s. His starring role in Easy Ride went on to become a classic in American film.

    More recently he has starred in Ulee's Gold (1997) and in James Mangold's 10 to Yuma (2007) alongside Christian Bale and Russell Crowe.

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