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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 China Syndrome (1979), 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)) by 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 in the late 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 in 1991.

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STAGE CREDITS

33 Variations 33 Variations
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Dr. Katherine Brandt
Strange Interlude
[Broadway]
1963
Madeline Arnold
The Fun Couple
[Broadway]
1962
Performer
Invitation to a March
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1960
Norma Brown
There Was a Little Girl
[Broadway]
1960
Toni Newton

Movies

Tall Story
[ 1960 ] June Ryder
Period of Adjustment
[ 1962 ] Isabel Haverstick
The Chapman Report
[ 1962 ] Kathleen Barclay
Walk on the Wild Side
[ 1962 ] Kitty Twist
In the Cool of the Day
[ 1963 ] Christine Bonner
Sunday in New York
[ 1963 ] Eileen Tyler
Joy House
[ 1964 ] Melinda
Circle of Love
[ 1964 ] Sophie
Cat Ballou
[ 1965 ] Cat Ballou
The Chase
[ 1966 ] Anna Reeves
Any Wednesday
[ 1966 ] Ellen Gordon
The Game Is Over
[ 1966 ] Renée Saccard
Barefoot in the Park
[ 1967 ] Corie Bratter
Hurry Sundown
[ 1967 ] Julie Ann Warren
Barbarella
[ 1968 ] Barbarella
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
[ 1969 ] Gloria
Klute
[ 1971 ] Bree Daniels
Tout Va Bien
[ 1972 ] Her, Suzanne
Steelyard Blues
[ 1973 ] Iris Caine
A Doll's House
[ 1973 ] Nora
The Blue Bird
[ 1976 ] The Night
Fun with Dick and Jane
[ 1977 ] Jane Harper
Julia
[ 1977 ] Lillian
Comes a Horseman
[ 1978 ] Ella
California Suite
[ 1978 ] Hannah Warren
Coming Home
[ 1978 ] Sally Hyde
The Electric Horseman
[ 1979 ] Hallie
The China Syndrome
[ 1979 ] Kimberly Wells
9 to 5
[ 1980 ] Judy Bernly
On Golden Pond
[ 1981 ] Chelsea Thayer Wayne
Rollover
[ 1981 ] Lee Winters
Agnes of God
[ 1985 ] Doctor Martha Livingston
The Morning After
[ 1986 ] Alex Sternbergen
Old Gringo
[ 1989 ] Harriet Winslow
Stanley & Iris
[ 1990 ] Iris King
Monster-in-Law
[ 2005 ] Viola Fields
Georgia Rule
[ 2007 ] Georgia
Peace, Love & Misunderstanding
[ 2011 ] Grace
All Together
[ 2011 ] Jeanne
The Butler
[ 2013 ] Nancy Reagan
This Is Where I Leave You
[ 2014 ] Hilary Altman
Better Living Through Chemistry
[ 2014 ] Pharmacy Customer
Youth
[ 2015 ] Brenda Morel
Fathers & Daughters
[ 2015 ] Teddy Stanton
Our Souls at Night
[ 2017 ] Addie Moore
Book Club
[ 2018 ] Vivian
Luck
[ 2022 ] Dragon
Book Club 2: The Next Chapter
[ 2023 ] Vivian

TV Shows

Elena of Avalor
Shuriki
Grace and Frankie
Grace Hanson
Stoner Cats
Ms. Stoner
The Newsroom
Leona Lansing

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Jane Fonda, 33 Variations

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Jane Fonda, 33 Variations


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Theatre World Awards - 1960 - Performance

Jane Fonda, There Was a Little Girl

Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Jane Fonda , There Was a Little Girl

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jane Fonda been in?

Jane Fonda has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Jane Fonda been in?

Jane Fonda has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jane Fonda been nominated for?

Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for 33 Variations, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for 33 Variations, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for There Was a Little Girl and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for There Was a Little Girl.

What awards has Jane Fonda won?

Jane Fonda has won the Theatre World Award for her performance in There Was a Little Girl. Additionally, she has received two Academy Awards for Best Actress, three BAFTA Awards, an Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award. Fonda has also been honored with a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie.

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