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:
- Birthdate: February 23, 1940
- Birthplace: New York, NY
- Full name: Peter Henry Fonda
- Son of Henry Fonda and Frances Ford Seymour
- Brother of Jane Fonda
- 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 3:10 to Yuma (2007) alongside Christian Bale and Russell Crowe.
Peter Fonda Timeline
Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
February 23, 1940: Born
1963: The Victors
1969: Easy Rider
1974: Open Season
1975: Race with the Devil
1979: High-Ballin'
1982: Split Image
1985: Certain Fury
1988: Mercenary Fighters
1993: Deadfall
1996: Escape from L.A.
1997: Ulee's Gold
1999: The Passion of Ayn Rand
2002: The Laramie Project
2007: Ghost Rider
2007: Wild Hogs
2007: 3:10 to Yuma
Peter Fonda DVDs and Merchandise
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