Peter Fonda
American actor and filmmaker (1940–2019)
1940 — 2019
Quick Facts
Profession
American actor and filmmaker (1940–2019)
Born
February 23, 1940
Died
2019 (age ~79)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, actor, film director
United StatesBorn in New York CityDied in Los Angeles
1940
Born in New York City (1940-02-23)
1962
AwardTheatre World Award
1998
AwardGolden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
2000
Notable workThomas and the Magic Railroad
2000
AwardGolden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
2019
Died in Los Angeles
About
Peter Henry Fonda was an American actor, film director, and screenwriter. He was twice an Academy Award nominee, both for acting and screenwriting, and a two-time Golden Globe Award winner for his acting. He was a member of the Fonda acting family, as the son of actor Henry Fonda, the brother of actress and activist Jane Fonda, and the father of actress Bridget Fonda.
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Who is Peter Fonda?+
Peter Henry Fonda was an American actor, film director, and screenwriter. He was twice an Academy Award nominee, both for acting and screenwriting, and a two-time Golden Globe Award winner for his acting. He was a member of the Fonda acting family, as the son of actor Henry Fonda, the brother of act
What does the name Peter mean?+
The name Peter means "a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.". It is of English origin.
When was Peter Fonda born?+
Peter Fonda was born on February 23, 1940.
When did Peter Fonda die?+
Peter Fonda died in 2019, at approximately 79 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.
The name Peter is of English origin, meaning "a male given name from English [in turn from Ancient Greek]. Etymology: From Peter, from Petrus, from Petrus, from Πέτρος, from t=stone, rock. Boutros.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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