Jane Fonda Add to My Celebs Age 74 Birthday Dec. 21st, 1937 Born in New York City, New York, USA Height 5' 8"

Jane Fonda's Main TV Roles Show Character(s) 9 to 5 O'Neal America's Top 10 Jane Fonda

Main Movie Roles 2008 - Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson 2007 - Georgia Rule 2005 - Sir! No Sir! 2005 - Monster-in-Law 2004 - Tell Them Who You Are 2003 - A Decade Under the Influence 2002 - The Weather Underground 1987 - Leonard, Part 6 1986 - The Morning After 1985 - Agnes of God 1984 - Terror in the Aisles 1981 - Rollover 1981 - On Golden Pond 1980 - Nine to Five 1979 - The China Syndrome 1978 - California Suite 1978 - Comes a Horseman 1978 - Coming Home 1977 - Julia 1977 - Fun with Dick and Jane 1972 - Tout va bien 1971 - Klute 1969 - They Shoot Horses, Don't They? 1968 - Barbarella 1967 - Barefoot in the Park 1966 - Any Wednesday 1966 - The Chase 1965 - Cat Ballou 1962 - Period of Adjustment

NOTE: Complete List of Works can be found at IMDB


BIOGRAPHY:

Born in New York City to legendary screen star Henry Fonda and New York socialite Frances Seymour Brokaw, Jane Seymour Fonda was destined early to an uncommon and influential life in the limelight. Although she initially showed little inclination to follow her father's trade, she was prompted by Joshua Logan to appear with her father in the 1954 Omaha Community Theatre production of "The Country Girl". Her interest in acting grew after meeting Lee Strasberg in 1958 and joining the Actors Studio. Her screen debut in Tall Story (1960) (directed by Logan) marked the beginning of a highly successful and respected acting career highlighted by two Academy Awards (for her performances in Klute (1971) and Coming Home (1978)) and five Oscar nominations (for Best Actress in They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969), Julia (1977), The Morning After (1986) and On Golden Pond (1981), which was the only film she made with her father). Her professional success contrasted with her personal life, which was often laden with scandal and controversy. Her appearance in several risqué movies (including Barbarella (1968), directed by her then-husband Roger Vadim) was followed by what was to become her most debated and controversial period: her espousal of anti-establishment causes and especially her anti-war activities during the Vietnam War. Her political involvement continued with fellow activist and husband Tom Hayden (I) in the 1970s and early 1980s. In the 1980s she started the aerobic exercise craze with the publication of the "Jane Fonda's Workout Book". She and Hayden divorced, and she married broadcasting mogul Ted Turner (I) in 1991.


TRIVIA:

• Her father was of Italian and Dutch descent and her mother was of Irish and German descent.
• Was also romantically linked to 'Sandy Whitelaw' (qv), 'Donald Sutherland (I)' (qv) and hairdresser Barry Matalon.
• Danced ballet until she broke her foot in her 40s.
• Has an (adopted) half-sister, Amy, and a stepsister, Pam.
• In 1982, she accepted the Oscar for "Best Actor in a Leading Role" on behalf of her father 'Henry Fonda' (qv), who wasn't present at the awards ceremony
• Turned down the role of Bonnie Parker, then played by 'Faye Dunaway' (qv), in _Bonnie and Clyde (1967)_ (qv) Living in France at the time, she did not want to relocate to the U.S. for the part.
• She was a close friend of 'Gregory Peck' (qv), and he frequently attended political rallies with her.
• In 1984, her wealth, generated from acting, producing, and fitness videos was estimated at $50 million.

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