Peter Fonda

American actor and filmmaker (1940–2019)
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Peter Fonda

Summary

Peter Fonda is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on February 23, 1940[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on August 16, 2019[5]. He worked as a film actor[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], film producer[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.28% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,038 views/month, #2,791 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Peter Fonda was born in New York City[2].
  • Peter Fonda died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Peter Fonda was born on February 23, 1940[3].
  • Peter Fonda died on August 16, 2019[5].
  • Peter Fonda's father was Henry Fonda[12].
  • Peter Fonda's mother was Frances Ford Seymour[13].
  • Peter Fonda was married to Susan Brewer[14].
  • Peter Fonda was married to Portia Rebecca Crockett[15].
  • A child of Peter Fonda was Bridget Fonda[16].
  • A child of Peter Fonda was Justin Fonda[17].
  • Peter Fonda held citizenship in United States[18].
  • Peter Fonda's professions included film actor[6].
  • Peter Fonda's professions included film director[7].
  • Peter Fonda's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Peter Fonda worked as a film producer[9].
  • Peter Fonda's professions included actor[10].
  • Peter Fonda worked as a producer[19].
  • Peter Fonda's field of work was acting[20].
  • Peter Fonda's field of work was film screenwriting[21].
  • Peter Fonda was educated at University of Nebraska Omaha[22].
  • Peter Fonda's education included a stint at Westminster School[23].
  • Peter Fonda was educated at Brunswick School[24].
  • Peter Fonda's education included a stint at Fay School[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Peter Fonda is Thomas and the Magic Railroad[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Peter Fonda is Ulee's Gold[27].

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Origins and Family

Peter Fonda was born in New York City[2]. He was born on February 23, 1940[3]. His father was Henry Fonda[12]. His mother was Frances Ford Seymour[13].

Education

Educated at University of Nebraska Omaha[22], a public university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1908[30]; Westminster School[23], a university-preparatory school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1888[33]; Brunswick School[24], a school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1902[36]; and Fay School[25], a school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1866[39]. Peter Fonda studied under Jeff Corey[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], film producer[9], actor[10], and producer[19]. Fields of work include acting[20], a type of arts[41] and film screenwriting[21], an occupation[42].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Thomas and the Magic Railroad[26], a film[43], directed by Britt Allcroft[44]; Ulee's Gold[27]; The Passion of Ayn Rand[45]; and Easy Rider[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Theatre World Award[47], a theatre award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1945[50]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[51], a commemorative plaque[52], in United States[53]; Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[54], a film award[55], founded in 1951[56]; and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film[57], an award for best supporting actor[58], in United States[59], founded in 1971[60].

Personal Life

Spouses include Susan Brewer[14], a designer[61], b. 1939[62], of United States[63] and Portia Rebecca Crockett[15]. Children include Bridget Fonda[16], a film actor[64], b. 1964[65], of United States[66], awarded the Sitges Film Festival Best Actress award[67] and Justin Fonda[17], an actor[68], b. 1966[69], of United States[70]. Peter Fonda's religion is recorded as atheism[71]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[72].

Death and Burial

Peter Fonda died on August 16, 2019[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[73].

Why It Matters

Peter Fonda ranks in the top 0.28% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,038 views/month, #2,791 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]

FAQs

Where was Peter Fonda born?

Peter Fonda was born in New York City[2].

Where did Peter Fonda die?

Peter Fonda passed away in Los Angeles[4].

Who were Peter Fonda's parents?

Peter Fonda's father was Henry Fonda[12]. Peter Fonda's mother was Frances Ford Seymour[13].

Who was Peter Fonda married to?

Peter Fonda's spouses include Susan Brewer[14] and Portia Rebecca Crockett[15].

What did Peter Fonda do for work?

Peter Fonda worked as film actor[6], film director[7], screenwriter[8], film producer[9], and actor[10].

Where did Peter Fonda go to school?

Peter Fonda was educated at University of Nebraska Omaha[22], Westminster School[23], Brunswick School[24], and Fay School[25].

What awards did Peter Fonda receive?

Honors received include Theatre World Award[47], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[51], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[54], and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film[57].

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  2. [74] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [75] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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