Henry Fonda
Birth Place: Grand Island, NE, USA
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Movies
I Dream Too Much
[ 1935 ] Johnny Street
[ 1935 ] Johnny Street
The Farmer Takes a Wife
[ 1935 ] Dan Harrow
[ 1935 ] Dan Harrow
Way Down East
[ 1935 ] David Bartlett
[ 1935 ] David Bartlett
The Moon's Our Home
[ 1936 ] Anthony Amberton, John Smith
[ 1936 ] Anthony Amberton, John Smith
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine
[ 1936 ] Dave Tolliver
[ 1936 ] Dave Tolliver
Spendthrift
[ 1936 ] Townsend Middleton
[ 1936 ] Townsend Middleton
You Only Live Once
[ 1937 ] Eddie Taylor
[ 1937 ] Eddie Taylor
That Certain Woman
[ 1937 ] Jack Merrick
[ 1937 ] Jack Merrick
Wings of the Morning
[ 1937 ] Kerry Gilfallen
[ 1937 ] Kerry Gilfallen
Slim
[ 1937 ] Slim
[ 1937 ] Slim
I Met My Love Again
[ 1938 ] Ives Towner
[ 1938 ] Ives Towner
Spawn of the North
[ 1938 ] Jim Kimmerlee
[ 1938 ] Jim Kimmerlee
Blockade
[ 1938 ] Marco
[ 1938 ] Marco
The Mad Miss Manton
[ 1938 ] Peter Ames
[ 1938 ] Peter Ames
Jezebel
[ 1938 ] Preston Dillard
[ 1938 ] Preston Dillard
Let Us Live
[ 1939 ] Brick Tennant
[ 1939 ] Brick Tennant
Young Mr. Lincoln
[ 1939 ] Abraham Lincoln
[ 1939 ] Abraham Lincoln
Jesse James
[ 1939 ] Frank James
[ 1939 ] Frank James
Drums Along the Mohawk
[ 1939 ] Gilbert Martin
[ 1939 ] Gilbert Martin
Lillian Russell
[ 1940 ] Alexander Moore
[ 1940 ] Alexander Moore
Chad Hanna
[ 1940 ] Chad Hanna
[ 1940 ] Chad Hanna
The Return of Frank James
[ 1940 ] Frank James
[ 1940 ] Frank James
The Grapes of Wrath
[ 1940 ] Tom Joad
[ 1940 ] Tom Joad
The Lady Eve
[ 1941 ] Charles Pike
[ 1941 ] Charles Pike
Wild Geese Calling
[ 1941 ] John Murdock
[ 1941 ] John Murdock
You Belong to Me
[ 1941 ] Peter Kirk
[ 1941 ] Peter Kirk
Tales of Manhattan
[ 1942 ] George
[ 1942 ] George
The Ox-Bow Incident
[ 1942 ] Gil Carter
[ 1942 ] Gil Carter
Rings on Her Fingers
[ 1942 ] John Wheeler
[ 1942 ] John Wheeler
The Big Street
[ 1942 ] Little Pinks
[ 1942 ] Little Pinks
The Magnificent Dope
[ 1942 ] Tad Page
[ 1942 ] Tad Page
The Male Animal
[ 1942 ] Tommy Turner
[ 1942 ] Tommy Turner
Immortal Sergeant
[ 1943 ] Cpl. Colin Spence
[ 1943 ] Cpl. Colin Spence
My Darling Clementine
[ 1946 ] Wyatt Earp
[ 1946 ] Wyatt Earp
The Fugitive
[ 1947 ] A Fugitive
[ 1947 ] A Fugitive
The Long Night
[ 1947 ] Joe Adams
[ 1947 ] Joe Adams
Daisy Kenyon
[ 1947 ] Peter Lapham
[ 1947 ] Peter Lapham
On Our Merry Way
[ 1948 ] Lank
[ 1948 ] Lank
Fort Apache
[ 1948 ] Lt. Col. Owen Thursday
[ 1948 ] Lt. Col. Owen Thursday
Mister Roberts
[ 1955 ] Lieutenant Roberts
[ 1955 ] Lieutenant Roberts
The Wrong Man
[ 1956 ] Christopher EmanuelMannyBalestrero
[ 1956 ] Christopher EmanuelMannyBalestrero
War and Peace
[ 1956 ] Pierre Bezukhov
[ 1956 ] Pierre Bezukhov
12 Angry Men
[ 1957 ] Juror 8
[ 1957 ] Juror 8
The Tin Star
[ 1957 ] MorganMorgHickman
[ 1957 ] MorganMorgHickman
Warlock
[ 1959 ] Clay Blaisedell
[ 1959 ] Clay Blaisedell
The Man Who Understood Women
[ 1959 ] Willie Bauche
[ 1959 ] Willie Bauche
The Longest Day
[ 1962 ] Brig. General Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
[ 1962 ] Brig. General Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
How the West Was Won
[ 1962 ] Jethro Stuart
[ 1962 ] Jethro Stuart
Advise & Consent
[ 1962 ] Robert Leffingwell
[ 1962 ] Robert Leffingwell
Spencer's Mountain
[ 1963 ] Clay Spencer
[ 1963 ] Clay Spencer
Sex and the Single Girl
[ 1964 ] Frank Broderick
[ 1964 ] Frank Broderick
Fail Safe
[ 1964 ] The President
[ 1964 ] The President
The Best Man
[ 1964 ] William Russell
[ 1964 ] William Russell
In Harm's Way
[ 1965 ] CINCPAC II
[ 1965 ] CINCPAC II
The Secret Agents
[ 1965 ] Dimitri Koulov
[ 1965 ] Dimitri Koulov
Battle of the Bulge
[ 1965 ] Lt. Col. Kiley
[ 1965 ] Lt. Col. Kiley
The Rounders
[ 1965 ] MarionHowdyLewis
[ 1965 ] MarionHowdyLewis
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
[ 1966 ] Meredith
[ 1966 ] Meredith
Welcome to Hard Times
[ 1967 ] Mayor Will Blue
[ 1967 ] Mayor Will Blue
Firecreek
[ 1968 ] Bob Larkin
[ 1968 ] Bob Larkin
Madigan
[ 1968 ] Commissioner Anthony X. Russell
[ 1968 ] Commissioner Anthony X. Russell
Once Upon a Time in the West
[ 1968 ] Frank
[ 1968 ] Frank
Yours, Mine and Ours
[ 1968 ] Frank Beardsley
[ 1968 ] Frank Beardsley
The Boston Strangler
[ 1968 ] John S. Bottomly
[ 1968 ] John S. Bottomly
Too Late the Hero
[ 1970 ] Captain John G. Nolan
[ 1970 ] Captain John G. Nolan
The Cheyenne Social Club
[ 1970 ] Harley Sullivan
[ 1970 ] Harley Sullivan
There Was a Crooked Man...
[ 1970 ] Woodward W. Lopeman
[ 1970 ] Woodward W. Lopeman
Sometimes a Great Notion
[ 1971 ] Henry
[ 1971 ] Henry
The Serpent
[ 1973 ] Allan Davies
[ 1973 ] Allan Davies
My Name Is Nobody
[ 1973 ] Jack Beauregard
[ 1973 ] Jack Beauregard
Ash Wednesday
[ 1973 ] Mark Sawyer
[ 1973 ] Mark Sawyer
The Last 4 Days
[ 1974 ] Cardinale Schuster
[ 1974 ] Cardinale Schuster
Midway
[ 1976 ] Admiral Chester W. Nimitz
[ 1976 ] Admiral Chester W. Nimitz
The Great Smokey Roadblock
[ 1977 ] Elegant John Howard
[ 1977 ] Elegant John Howard
Tentacles
[ 1977 ] Mr. Whitehead
[ 1977 ] Mr. Whitehead
Rollercoaster
[ 1977 ] Simon Davenport
[ 1977 ] Simon Davenport
The Swarm
[ 1978 ] Dr. Walter Krim
[ 1978 ] Dr. Walter Krim
The Biggest Battle
[ 1978 ] Generale Foster
[ 1978 ] Generale Foster
Fedora
[ 1978 ] President of the Academy
[ 1978 ] President of the Academy
Wanda Nevada
[ 1979 ] Old Prospector
[ 1979 ] Old Prospector
City on Fire
[ 1979 ] Risley - Fire Chief
[ 1979 ] Risley - Fire Chief
Meteor
[ 1979 ] The President
[ 1979 ] The President
On Golden Pond
[ 1981 ] Norman Thayer Jr.
[ 1981 ] Norman Thayer Jr.
TV Shows
The Smith Family
Chad Smith
Chad Smith
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Henry Fonda, Clarence Darrow
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1974 - Outstanding Performance
Henry Fonda, Clarence Darrow
winner
Tony Awards - 1948 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Henry Fonda, Mister Roberts
Videos
VIDEO: Watch The Set Construction For OUR TOWN at Syracuse Stage
by Alan Henry - 2023-03-29 17:12:15
BWW Exclusive: Jane Fonda Discusses Cultural Impact in New Documentary STILL WORKING 9 TO 5
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-02-23 12:34:00
Photos/Video: First Look at Playhouse on the Square's ON GOLDEN POND
by Stephi Wild - 2019-09-20 06:07:18
STAGE TUBE: First Look at New Trailer for HARVEY at Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-02-26 08:01:57
WHITE CHRISTMAS Cast Celebrates 100th Year of New Haven's Shubert Theater
by Jeffrey Ellis - 2014-12-23 10:11:31
News
NEWSIES, JR. Will Come to Omaha Community Playhouse This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026
Disney's Newsies Jr. will come to the Omaha Community Playhouse this month. The musical will be performed at the Howard Drew Theatre as a special event during the 2025/26 season.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026
Disney's Newsies Jr. will come to the Omaha Community Playhouse this month. The musical will be performed at the Howard Drew Theatre as a special event during the 2025/26 season.
Award-Winning Costume Designer Albert Wolsky Passes Away at 95
by Josh Sharpe - May 26, 2026
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that costume designer Albert Wolsky, whose contributions to cinema and theater earned him numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards and nominations for Drama Desk and Tony Awards, has passed away.
by Josh Sharpe - May 26, 2026
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that costume designer Albert Wolsky, whose contributions to cinema and theater earned him numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards and nominations for Drama Desk and Tony Awards, has passed away.
Playwright and Performer Andy Halliday Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026
BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of playwright and performer Andy Halliday. Halliday passed away at age 73, and was known for his work Off-Broadway, and with longtime friend Charles Busch.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026
BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of playwright and performer Andy Halliday. Halliday passed away at age 73, and was known for his work Off-Broadway, and with longtime friend Charles Busch.
Interview: Jackie Joseph of BILLY BARNES’ BASH! at Hollywood’s Catalina Jazz Club
by Gavin Glynn - Apr 17, 2026
The Billy Barnes Review was the music-comedy ensemble that launched Jackie Joseph’s career on stage in the late 1950s but she returns the favor at the Billy Barnes’s Bash 4/22/26 Doors open at 7:00pm Show time 8:30pm paid parking garage or street parking.
by Gavin Glynn - Apr 17, 2026
The Billy Barnes Review was the music-comedy ensemble that launched Jackie Joseph’s career on stage in the late 1950s but she returns the favor at the Billy Barnes’s Bash 4/22/26 Doors open at 7:00pm Show time 8:30pm paid parking garage or street parking.
Netflix Will Stream Eddie Murphy AFI Life Achievement Award Special
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 31, 2026
Netflix and the American Film Institute (AFI) will premiere the televised special, The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Eddie Murphy, on the streamer on May 31, 2026.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 31, 2026
Netflix and the American Film Institute (AFI) will premiere the televised special, The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Eddie Murphy, on the streamer on May 31, 2026.
Video: Jane Fonda Protests Against Trump Takeover at the Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2026
Jane Fonda lent her voice to a protest against President Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center. The event, The titled was hosted by the Committee for the First Amendment.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2026
Jane Fonda lent her voice to a protest against President Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center. The event, The titled was hosted by the Committee for the First Amendment.
COME FROM AWAY, DEAR EVAN HANSEN & More Included in Omaha Community Playhouse's 2026-27 Theatre Season
by Gillian Blum - Mar 22, 2026
The Omaha Community Playhouse unveiled its eagerly awaited 2026–27 season, presenting a slate of live performances designed to uplift, captivate, and resonate with audiences.
by Gillian Blum - Mar 22, 2026
The Omaha Community Playhouse unveiled its eagerly awaited 2026–27 season, presenting a slate of live performances designed to uplift, captivate, and resonate with audiences.
Interview: THE NOAH TODD BAND at famed WELLINGTON SQUARE FARMERS MARKET!
by Gavin Glynn - Mar 13, 2026
Live performances have been trending upwards in public spaces such as Los Angeles Farmers Markets, Chicago community bandstands, NY parks & recreation and even Dallas airport concourses are discovering authentic music crowds. The Noah Todd Band is an excellent example of high quality performers who just want to make more music but be heard by the masses.
by Gavin Glynn - Mar 13, 2026
Live performances have been trending upwards in public spaces such as Los Angeles Farmers Markets, Chicago community bandstands, NY parks & recreation and even Dallas airport concourses are discovering authentic music crowds. The Noah Todd Band is an excellent example of high quality performers who just want to make more music but be heard by the masses.
Classic Western Film Series Returns to the WYO in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025
Four Sundays in January, the WYO Performing Arts and Education Center will again present the Classic Western Film Series. Each film hosted by a local film buff and Cowboy aficionado.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025
Four Sundays in January, the WYO Performing Arts and Education Center will again present the Classic Western Film Series. Each film hosted by a local film buff and Cowboy aficionado.
Review: At the Lyric Stage Company, OUR TOWN is Our Story
by R. Scott Reedy - Sep 29, 2025
What did our critic think of OUR TOWN at Lyric Stage Company Of Boston? What makes all worthwhile productions of “Our Town,” like this one, work is what makes the play itself endure. We can relate to Wilder’s characters and connect with their experiences, making the play truly our story in “Our Town.”
by R. Scott Reedy - Sep 29, 2025
What did our critic think of OUR TOWN at Lyric Stage Company Of Boston? What makes all worthwhile productions of “Our Town,” like this one, work is what makes the play itself endure. We can relate to Wilder’s characters and connect with their experiences, making the play truly our story in “Our Town.”
The Brown Theatre Celebrates Centennial Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
For a century, the Brown Theatre has been raising curtains and making history. On October 5, Louisville's oldest operating theatre celebrates its 100th anniversary.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
For a century, the Brown Theatre has been raising curtains and making history. On October 5, Louisville's oldest operating theatre celebrates its 100th anniversary.
Oscar-Winner Ernest Thompson to Perform One-Man Play ARCHIE PARISH'S PARTING WORDS at The Park Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2025
Oscar-winning writer Ernest Thompson will perform his new one-man play Archie Parish’s Parting Words at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, NH on August 2. Known for On Golden Pond, Thompson stars in and directs the solo work, which explores resilience, aging, and personal reinvention.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2025
Oscar-winning writer Ernest Thompson will perform his new one-man play Archie Parish’s Parting Words at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, NH on August 2. Known for On Golden Pond, Thompson stars in and directs the solo work, which explores resilience, aging, and personal reinvention.
Review: TWELVE ANGRY MEN at Hale Centre Theatre is a Realistic, Relevant Snapshot
by Tyler Hinton - May 27, 2025
TWELVE ANGRY MEN on Hale Centre Theatre’s Jewel Box Stage is a realistic snapshot of one man’s trial in the 1950s that reverberates to relevance today through impactful storytelling.
by Tyler Hinton - May 27, 2025
TWELVE ANGRY MEN on Hale Centre Theatre’s Jewel Box Stage is a realistic snapshot of one man’s trial in the 1950s that reverberates to relevance today through impactful storytelling.
Broadway Composer Charles Strouse Passes Away at 96
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2025
Charles Strouse, 96, the celebrated and multi-award-winning American film, television, and Broadway musical composer, died at his home in New York City on May 15.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2025
Charles Strouse, 96, the celebrated and multi-award-winning American film, television, and Broadway musical composer, died at his home in New York City on May 15.
Who Has Hosted the Tony Awards the Most? A Complete History of Tony Hosts
by Sidney Paterra - May 22, 2026
On June 7, 2026, viewers will be able to tune in to watch P!nk take the stage at Radio City Music Hall as a first-time host for the 79th annual ceremony. Do you know who has hosted the ceremony the most?
by Sidney Paterra - May 22, 2026
On June 7, 2026, viewers will be able to tune in to watch P!nk take the stage at Radio City Music Hall as a first-time host for the 79th annual ceremony. Do you know who has hosted the ceremony the most?
Film Forum to Host Jack Lemmon Tribute Series Featuring Special Guests Bob Odenkirk, Juliet Mills, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2025
JACK LEMMON 100, a two-week festival of classics from the 1950s to the 1990s, will run at Film Forum from Friday, May 16 to Thursday, May 29, in commemoration of Lemmon’s centennial year in 2025.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2025
JACK LEMMON 100, a two-week festival of classics from the 1950s to the 1990s, will run at Film Forum from Friday, May 16 to Thursday, May 29, in commemoration of Lemmon’s centennial year in 2025.
THE CAINE MUTINY COURT-MARTIAL Opens This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2025
Judson Theatre Company will deliver one of the most electrifying courtroom dramas ever written—The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial—in a limited five-performance run.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2025
Judson Theatre Company will deliver one of the most electrifying courtroom dramas ever written—The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial—in a limited five-performance run.
John Wesley Shipp Headlines THE CAINE MUTINY COURT-MARTIAL at Judson Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025
Emmy Award winner John Wesley Shipp will play Captain Queeg in Judson Theatre Company's April production of Herman Wouk's “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial..' Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025
Emmy Award winner John Wesley Shipp will play Captain Queeg in Judson Theatre Company's April production of Herman Wouk's “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial..' Learn more here!
Photos: Jane Fonda and Candice Bergen Visit SUNSET BOULEVARD
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 2, 2025
Legends Jane Fonda and Candice Bergen recently paid a visit to Sunset Boulevard on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the pair as they posed with Nicole Scherzinger and the cast after the show. Check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 2, 2025
Legends Jane Fonda and Candice Bergen recently paid a visit to Sunset Boulevard on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the pair as they posed with Nicole Scherzinger and the cast after the show. Check out photos here!
ON GOLDEN POND is Up Next For Wasatch Theatre Company
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 9, 2024
Wasatch Theatre Company brings the classic play ON GOLDEN POND by Ernest Thompson to the holiday playlist with two of Utah's favorite theatre makers, Jayne Luke and Richard Scharine. The show will run December 6-9, 2024 for only 4 performances at the Regent Street Black Box at the Eccles.
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 9, 2024
Wasatch Theatre Company brings the classic play ON GOLDEN POND by Ernest Thompson to the holiday playlist with two of Utah's favorite theatre makers, Jayne Luke and Richard Scharine. The show will run December 6-9, 2024 for only 4 performances at the Regent Street Black Box at the Eccles.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Henry Fonda been in?
Henry Fonda has appeared on Broadway in 18 shows.
How many West End shows has Henry Fonda been in?
Henry Fonda has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Henry Fonda been nominated for?
Henry Fonda has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for his performances in "Clarence Darrow" and "Mister Roberts." He also received a nomination for Outstanding Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for his role in "Clarence Darrow."
What awards has Henry Fonda won?
Henry Fonda has won several awards throughout his career. He received the Outstanding Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards for his role in "Clarence Darrow." Additionally, he won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for his portrayal of Mister Roberts. These accolades recognize Fonda's exceptional talent and contribution to the theater industry.
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