Biography henry fonda

Henry Fonda was an American actor whose career spanned over five decades on Broadway and in Hollywood.

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He is well known for his deep blue eyes. Fonda often starred in robust, defensive, and heroic roles. He was famous for his solid and commanding voice. UK magazine ranked him 95 on the list of greatest movie stars. Fonda was the oldest actor to receive an Oscar; his age was He was fond of making planes and kites. Entertainment Weekly voted him the 29th greatest star of Hollywood.

He was a member of the Hollywood democratic committee in the s. Henry made his film debut in and gained stardom with his performances in the movies like Jesse James, Jezebel, and The Grapes Of Wrath. Henry died on August 12, , at the age of His father was the owner of a printing plant. Fonda was raised as a Christian, but later he became an agonist.

As a child, Honda was a shy guy, but he had an interest in boys scouts. He was a good swimmer, runner, and skater.