The Fonda Family
A three-generation acting dynasty starting with the quiet, moral authority of Henry Fonda and continuing through his politically outspoken children and actress granddaughter.
Actor · b. 1905–1982
Understated leading man of American film for five decades, known for playing decent, principled men.
Notable Works
- 12 Angry Men
- The Grapes of Wrath
- Once Upon a Time in the West
- On Golden Pond
Actress, Activist · b. 1937
Henry's daughter, a two-time Oscar winner and prominent political activist who has spanned six decades of American film.
Notable Works
- Klute
- Coming Home
- Barbarella
Actor, Writer, Director · b. 1940–2019
Henry's son, an emblem of 1960s counterculture cinema who co-wrote and starred in the era-defining biker film Easy Rider.
Notable Works
- Easy Rider
- Ulee's Gold
- The Trip
Actress · b. 1964
Peter's daughter, a leading 1990s film actress who largely retired from acting in the mid-2000s.
Notable Works
- Single White Female
- Jackie Brown
- It Could Happen to You