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Henry Fonda

Date of Death: August 12, 1982 (77)

Birth Place: Grand Island, NE, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1978
Associate Justice Daniel Snow

[Broadway]
1975
Performer

[Broadway]
1975
Performer

[Broadway]
1974
Clarence Darrow

[Broadway]
1969
Stage Manager

[Broadway]
1965
Jim Bolton

[Broadway]
1962
Charles Christian Wertenbaker

[Broadway]
1960
Parker Ballantine

[Broadway]
1959
John

[Broadway]
1958
Jerry Ryan

[Broadway]
1954
Lt. Barney Greenwald

[Broadway]
1951
Charles Gray

[Broadway]
1948
Lieutenant (jg) Roberts

[Broadway]
1937
Hayden Chase

[Broadway]
1934
Dan Harrow

[Broadway]
1934
Performer

Performer

[Broadway]
1932
Eustace

[Broadway]
1929
Other in the Play


Movies

I Dream Too Much
[ 1935 ] Johnny Street
The Farmer Takes a Wife
[ 1935 ] Dan Harrow
Way Down East
[ 1935 ] David Bartlett
The Moon's Our Home
[ 1936 ] Anthony Amberton, John Smith
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine
[ 1936 ] Dave Tolliver
Spendthrift
[ 1936 ] Townsend Middleton
You Only Live Once
[ 1937 ] Eddie Taylor
That Certain Woman
[ 1937 ] Jack Merrick
Wings of the Morning
[ 1937 ] Kerry Gilfallen
Slim
[ 1937 ] Slim
I Met My Love Again
[ 1938 ] Ives Towner
Spawn of the North
[ 1938 ] Jim Kimmerlee
Blockade
[ 1938 ] Marco
The Mad Miss Manton
[ 1938 ] Peter Ames
Jezebel
[ 1938 ] Preston Dillard
Let Us Live
[ 1939 ] Brick Tennant
Young Mr. Lincoln
[ 1939 ] Abraham Lincoln
Jesse James
[ 1939 ] Frank James
Drums Along the Mohawk
[ 1939 ] Gilbert Martin
Lillian Russell
[ 1940 ] Alexander Moore
Chad Hanna
[ 1940 ] Chad Hanna
The Return of Frank James
[ 1940 ] Frank James
The Grapes of Wrath
[ 1940 ] Tom Joad
The Lady Eve
[ 1941 ] Charles Pike
Wild Geese Calling
[ 1941 ] John Murdock
You Belong to Me
[ 1941 ] Peter Kirk
Tales of Manhattan
[ 1942 ] George
The Ox-Bow Incident
[ 1942 ] Gil Carter
Rings on Her Fingers
[ 1942 ] John Wheeler
The Big Street
[ 1942 ] Little Pinks
The Magnificent Dope
[ 1942 ] Tad Page
The Male Animal
[ 1942 ] Tommy Turner
Immortal Sergeant
[ 1943 ] Cpl. Colin Spence
My Darling Clementine
[ 1946 ] Wyatt Earp
The Fugitive
[ 1947 ] A Fugitive
The Long Night
[ 1947 ] Joe Adams
Daisy Kenyon
[ 1947 ] Peter Lapham
On Our Merry Way
[ 1948 ] Lank
Fort Apache
[ 1948 ] Lt. Col. Owen Thursday
Mister Roberts
[ 1955 ] Lieutenant Roberts
The Wrong Man
[ 1956 ] Christopher EmanuelMannyBalestrero
War and Peace
[ 1956 ] Pierre Bezukhov
12 Angry Men
[ 1957 ] Juror 8
The Tin Star
[ 1957 ] MorganMorgHickman
Warlock
[ 1959 ] Clay Blaisedell
The Man Who Understood Women
[ 1959 ] Willie Bauche
The Longest Day
[ 1962 ] Brig. General Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
How the West Was Won
[ 1962 ] Jethro Stuart
Advise & Consent
[ 1962 ] Robert Leffingwell
Spencer's Mountain
[ 1963 ] Clay Spencer
Sex and the Single Girl
[ 1964 ] Frank Broderick
Fail Safe
[ 1964 ] The President
The Best Man
[ 1964 ] William Russell
In Harm's Way
[ 1965 ] CINCPAC II
The Secret Agents
[ 1965 ] Dimitri Koulov
Battle of the Bulge
[ 1965 ] Lt. Col. Kiley
The Rounders
[ 1965 ] MarionHowdyLewis
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
[ 1966 ] Meredith
Welcome to Hard Times
[ 1967 ] Mayor Will Blue
Firecreek
[ 1968 ] Bob Larkin
Madigan
[ 1968 ] Commissioner Anthony X. Russell
Once Upon a Time in the West
[ 1968 ] Frank
Yours, Mine and Ours
[ 1968 ] Frank Beardsley
The Boston Strangler
[ 1968 ] John S. Bottomly
Too Late the Hero
[ 1970 ] Captain John G. Nolan
The Cheyenne Social Club
[ 1970 ] Harley Sullivan
There Was a Crooked Man...
[ 1970 ] Woodward W. Lopeman
Sometimes a Great Notion
[ 1971 ] Henry
The Serpent
[ 1973 ] Allan Davies
My Name Is Nobody
[ 1973 ] Jack Beauregard
Ash Wednesday
[ 1973 ] Mark Sawyer
The Last 4 Days
[ 1974 ] Cardinale Schuster
Midway
[ 1976 ] Admiral Chester W. Nimitz
The Great Smokey Roadblock
[ 1977 ] Elegant John Howard
Tentacles
[ 1977 ] Mr. Whitehead
Rollercoaster
[ 1977 ] Simon Davenport
The Swarm
[ 1978 ] Dr. Walter Krim
The Biggest Battle
[ 1978 ] Generale Foster
Fedora
[ 1978 ] President of the Academy
Wanda Nevada
[ 1979 ] Old Prospector
City on Fire
[ 1979 ] Risley - Fire Chief
Meteor
[ 1979 ] The President
On Golden Pond
[ 1981 ] Norman Thayer Jr.

TV Shows

The Smith Family
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

News


ON GOLDEN POND is Up Next For Wasatch Theatre Company

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.
New Philharmonia to Open Season With Concerts At Grace Church In Newton

The New Philharmonia will present its season opening concerts at Grace Church in Newton, MA, featuring a diverse program that promises to captivate audiences. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Previews: Hawaii Winter Theatre Preview Roundup

The holiday season is just around the corner, and the islands have some wonderful theatre offerings to keep spirits high! Check out some of the shows we’re looking forward to, broken down by island, and listed in order of opening date.
New Philharmonia Orchestra Celebrates 30 Years as Newton's Hometown Orchestra in 2024-25 Season

New Philharmonia Orchestra will be Celebrating 30!  marking its 30th anniversary as Newton’s hometown orchestra during the 2024-25 season, with newly named Music Director Jorge Soto and a special guest for the opening concert November 23rd & 24th at Grace Church in Newton Corner.
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation Launches Legacy Collection, New Historical Video Series

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is launching its Legacy Collection today, offering a comprehensive archive of interviews and materials celebrating the contributions of actors and performers in the entertainment industry. Learn more!
Review Roundup: THE WELKIN Opens at Atlantic Theater Company

Read the reviews for The Welkin at Atlantic Theater Company.
Review: TWELVE ANGRY MEN at Asolo Repertory Theatre

What did our critic think of TWELVE ANGRY MEN at Asolo Repertory Theatre?
ON GOLDEN POND Comes to Irving in May

MainStage Irving-Las Colinas has announced the cast, creative team, and performance dates for their upcoming production of On Golden Pond.
J. Smith-Cameron & Joe Morton Join MasterVoices' THE GRAPES OF WRATH At Carnegie Hall

Join actors J. Smith-Cameron and Joe Morton as they narrate MasterVoices' performance of THE GRAPES OF WRATH at Carnegie Hall on April 17. Don't miss this unique theatrical experience.
Nathan Gunn, Bryonha Marie & More to Star in THE GRAPES OF WRATH at Carnegie Hall

MasterVoices will close its 2023-24 season on April 17 at Carnegie Hall with a revised concert version of The Grapes of Wrath by composer Ricky Ian Gordon and librettist Michael Korie based on the epic novel of the same name by Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck.
ON GOLDEN POND to Replace GRAND HOTEL in MainStage Irving-Las Colinas 24-25 Lineup

MainStage Irving-Las Colinas has revealed a change to the 2024-25 season. Grand Hotel will be replaced with Ernest Thompson's touching On Golden Pond. Learn more about the season!
ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST Celebrates Its 55th Anniversary With 4K Ultra HD Debut

One of the most iconic and influential movies ever made, ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST has been restored from the original 35mm Techniscope camera negative by Paramount's archive team, L'Immagine Ritrovata and The Film Foundation. This restoration honors the 2007 Film Foundation photochemical restoration overseen by director Martin Scorsese.
ON GOLDEN POND At Skokie Theatre Promises A Heartwarming Production Of Ernest Thompson's Classic Play

MadKap Productions will present ON GOLDEN POND for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Downtown Skokie. 
ON GOLDEN POND Comes to Skokie Theatre in February

MadKap Productions will present ON GOLDEN POND for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Downtown Skokie. Feb 2 - Feb 25, 2024, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 2:00 pm, with one Wed. matinee on Feb 21 at 1:30 pm.
ON GOLDEN POND Comes to Skokie Theatre

MadKap Productions will present ON GOLDEN POND for 13 live performances at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave in Downtown Skokie.
Photos: First Look at TWELVE ANGRY MEN at Theatre Royal Brighton

Get a first look at Twelve Angry Men in rehearsals prior to its visit to Theatre Royal Brighton next month.
Patrick Duffy, Tristan Gemmill & More to Star in TWELVE ANGRY MEN UK Tour

Get all the details about the upcoming TWELVE ANGRY MEN UK Tour featuring TV stars Patrick Duffy and Tristan Gemmill. Don't miss the opportunity to see this incredible cast in action!
Oscar-Winning Writer Ernest Thompson Joins Screening Of ON GOLDEN POND At The Park Theatre

Oscar-winning writer Ernest Thompson will be at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, for a special screening of his classic film, On Golden Pond, on Sunday, July 9, at 4 pm. After the screening, Mr. Thompson will discuss the film and talk about his new novel, The Book of Maps.
Sondheim & Shevelove's THE FROGS & More to be Featured in MasterVoices' 2023-24 Season

MasterVoices has announced details of the celebrated chorus’ 82nd season, celebrating the power of the human voice to unite, inspire and connect since 1941.
Theatre Arlington Presents ON GOLDEN POND

Theatre Arlington is thrilled to open the third installment in our 50th Anniversary season, On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson. This classic play follows an elderly couple spending their summer at their lake house, where they reconnect with their estranged daughter. The story is a heartfelt meditation on the complications of aging, family, and forgiveness.

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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