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Henry Fonda

Bio: Henry Jaynes Fonda (May 16, 1905 – August 12, 1982) was an American actor who had a career that spanned five decades in Hollywood. Fonda cultivated a strong, appealing screen image in several films now considered to be classics, earning one Academy Award for Best Actor on two nominations

Born: Tue, May 16 1905

Birthplace: Grand Island, Nebraska, USA

Death: Thu, Aug 12 1982

Henry Fonda is 77 years old

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Henry Fonda for President

Henry Fonda would have been no older than 77 in Henry Fonda for President as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 30 2025

The Fondas: A Cinematic Dynasty

Henry Fonda would have been no older than 77 in The Fondas: A Cinematic Dynasty as 'Self - Actor (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 13 2023

Charles Bronson: The Spirit of Masculinity

Henry Fonda would have been no older than 77 in Charles Bronson: The Spirit of Masculinity as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 29 2020

Jay Sebring… Cutting to the Truth

Henry Fonda would have been no older than 77 in Jay Sebring… Cutting to the Truth as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 2020

'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War

Henry Fonda would have been no older than 77 in 'Fail-Safe' and the Cold War as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 28 2020

John Ford: The Man Who Invented America

Henry Fonda would have been no older than 77 in John Ford: The Man Who Invented America as 'Self - Actor (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 03 2019

Jane Fonda in Five Acts

Henry Fonda would have been no older than 77 in Jane Fonda in Five Acts as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 21 2018

Spanish Western

Henry Fonda would have been no older than 77 in Spanish Western as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 04 2015

John Ford & Monument Valley

Henry Fonda would have been no older than 77 in John Ford & Monument Valley as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 05 2013

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Making '12 Angry Men'

Henry Fonda would have been no older than 77 in Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Making '12 Angry Men' as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 04 2008

Jezebel: Legend of the South

Henry Fonda would have been no older than 77 in Jezebel: Legend of the South as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 30 2006

Sacco and Vanzetti

Henry Fonda would have been no older than 77 in Sacco and Vanzetti as 'Prof. Tommy Turner (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 06 2006

Guilt Trip: Hitchcock and 'The Wrong Man'

Henry Fonda would have been no older than 77 in Guilt Trip: Hitchcock and 'The Wrong Man' as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 07 2004

The Wages of Sin

Henry Fonda would have been no older than 77 in The Wages of Sin as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 18 2003

Something to Do with Death

Henry Fonda would have been no older than 77 in Something to Do with Death as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 18 2003

An Opera of Violence

Henry Fonda would have been no older than 77 in An Opera of Violence as 'Self - Actor (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 18 2003

Revisiting 'Fail-Safe'

Henry Fonda would have been no older than 77 in Revisiting 'Fail-Safe' as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 31 2000

Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line

Henry Fonda would have been no older than 77 in Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 12 1997

Henry Fonda: Hollywood's Quiet Hero

Henry Fonda would have been no older than 77 in Henry Fonda: Hollywood's Quiet Hero as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 18 1997

La Classe américaine

Henry Fonda would have been no older than 77 in La Classe américaine as 'Hugues (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1993

Fonda on Fonda

Henry Fonda would have been no older than 77 in Fonda on Fonda as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 13 1992

Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker

Henry Fonda would have been no older than 77 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 28 1991

Barbara Stanwyck: Fire and Desire

Henry Fonda would have been no older than 77 in Barbara Stanwyck: Fire and Desire as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 15 1991

Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To

Henry Fonda would have been no older than 77 in Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 04 1990

The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind

Henry Fonda would have been no older than 77 in The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1988

Going Hollywood: The '30s

Henry Fonda would have been no older than 77 in Going Hollywood: The '30s as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984

Let Poland Be Poland

Henry Fonda was 76 in Let Poland Be Poland as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 31 1982

Summer Solstice

Henry Fonda was 76 in Summer Solstice as 'Joshua'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 30 1981

On Golden Pond

Henry Fonda was 76 in On Golden Pond as 'Norman Thayer Jr.'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1981

The Greatest Man in the World

Henry Fonda was 76 in The Greatest Man in the World as 'Self - Series Host (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 09 1981

Gideon's Trumpet

Henry Fonda was 74 in Gideon's Trumpet as 'Clarence Earl Gideon'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 30 1980

The Oldest Living Graduate

Henry Fonda was 74 in The Oldest Living Graduate as 'Col. J.C. Kincaid'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 07 1980

Barn Burning

Henry Fonda was 74 in Barn Burning as 'Self - Series Host (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 17 1980

The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg

Henry Fonda was 74 in The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg as 'Self - Series Host (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 17 1980

The Jilting of Granny Weatherall

Henry Fonda was 74 in The Jilting of Granny Weatherall as 'Self - Series Host (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 03 1980

Paul's Case

Henry Fonda was 74 in Paul's Case as 'Self - Series Host (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 11 1980

The Golden Honeymoon

Henry Fonda was 74 in The Golden Honeymoon as 'Self - Series Host (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 04 1980

The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's

Henry Fonda was 74 in The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 04 1980

The Sky Is Gray

Henry Fonda was 74 in The Sky Is Gray as 'Self - Series Host (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980

Rappaccini's Daughter

Henry Fonda was 74 in Rappaccini's Daughter as 'Self - Series Host (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980

Meteor

Henry Fonda was 74 in Meteor as 'The President'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 1979

City on Fire

Henry Fonda was 74 in City on Fire as 'Fire Chief Risley'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 11 1979

The Man Who Loved Bears

Henry Fonda was 74 in The Man Who Loved Bears as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 17 1979

Wanda Nevada

Henry Fonda was 74 in Wanda Nevada as 'Old Prospector'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1979

A Special Sesame Street Christmas

Henry Fonda was 73 in A Special Sesame Street Christmas as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1978

The Swarm

Henry Fonda was 73 in The Swarm as 'Dr. Walter Krim'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 1978

Fedora

Henry Fonda was 73 in Fedora as 'President of the Academy'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 29 1978

The Great Smokey Roadblock

Henry Fonda was 73 in The Great Smokey Roadblock as 'Elegant John'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 21 1978

Home to Stay

Henry Fonda was 72 in Home to Stay as 'Grandpa George'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 02 1978

The Biggest Battle

Henry Fonda was 72 in The Biggest Battle as 'Generale Foster'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 07 1978

Inside 'the Swarm'

Henry Fonda was 72 in Inside 'the Swarm' as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978

Rollercoaster

Henry Fonda was 72 in Rollercoaster as 'Simon Davenport'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1977

The Displaced Person

Henry Fonda was 71 in The Displaced Person as 'Self - Series Host (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 12 1977

I'm a Fool

Henry Fonda was 71 in I'm a Fool as 'Self - Series Host (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 05 1977

Tentacles

Henry Fonda was 71 in Tentacles as 'Mr. Whitehead'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 1977

Underground Doctors

Henry Fonda was 71 in Underground Doctors as 'Self - Host'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1977

Soldier's Home

Henry Fonda was 71 in Soldier's Home as 'Self - Series Host (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1977

The Blue Hotel

Henry Fonda was 71 in The Blue Hotel as 'Self - Series Host (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1977

Bernice Bobs Her Hair

Henry Fonda was 71 in Bernice Bobs Her Hair as 'Self - Series Host (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 1976

Midway

Henry Fonda was 71 in Midway as 'Adm. Chester W. Nimitz'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1976

Collision Course: Truman vs. MacArthur

Henry Fonda was 70 in Collision Course: Truman vs. MacArthur as 'Gen. Douglas MacArthur'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 04 1976

Parkinson: Meet Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda was 70 in Parkinson: Meet Henry Fonda as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1975

Clarence Darrow

Henry Fonda was 69 in Clarence Darrow as 'Clarence Darrow'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 04 1974

Letter to Jane: An Investigation About a Still

Henry Fonda was 68 in Letter to Jane: An Investigation About a Still as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 11 1974

The Last Four Days

Henry Fonda was 68 in The Last Four Days as 'Kardinal Schuster'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 27 1974

My Name Is Nobody

Henry Fonda was 68 in My Name Is Nobody as 'Jack Beauregard'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 13 1973

Ash Wednesday

Henry Fonda was 68 in Ash Wednesday as 'Mark Sawyer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1973

The Alpha Caper

Henry Fonda was 68 in The Alpha Caper as 'Mark Forbes'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 06 1973

The Serpent

Henry Fonda was 67 in The Serpent as 'Alan Davies'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 07 1973

The Red Pony

Henry Fonda was 67 in The Red Pony as 'Carl Tiflin'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 17 1973

Sometimes a Great Notion

Henry Fonda was 66 in Sometimes a Great Notion as 'Henry Stamper'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1971

The American West of John Ford

Henry Fonda was 66 in The American West of John Ford as 'Self - Narrator'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 05 1971

Directed by John Ford

Henry Fonda was 66 in Directed by John Ford

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 06 1971

There Was a Crooked Man...

Henry Fonda was 65 in There Was a Crooked Man... as 'Woodward W. Lopeman'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1970

The Cheyenne Social Club

Henry Fonda was 65 in The Cheyenne Social Club as 'Harley Sullivan'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1970

Too Late the Hero

Henry Fonda was 65 in Too Late the Hero as 'Capt. John G Nolan'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 20 1970

Stiletto

Henry Fonda was 64 in Stiletto

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 30 1969

An Impression of John Steinbeck: Writer

Henry Fonda was 63 in An Impression of John Steinbeck: Writer as 'John Steinbeck (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969

Once Upon a Time in the West

Henry Fonda was 63 in Once Upon a Time in the West as 'Frank'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 21 1968

Pat Paulsen for President

Henry Fonda was 63 in Pat Paulsen for President as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 20 1968

The Boston Strangler

Henry Fonda was 63 in The Boston Strangler as 'John S. Bottomly'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 08 1968

Yours, Mine and Ours

Henry Fonda was 62 in Yours, Mine and Ours as 'Frank Beardsley'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 24 1968

Madigan

Henry Fonda was 62 in Madigan as 'Commissioner Anthony X. Russell'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1968

Firecreek

Henry Fonda was 62 in Firecreek as 'Bob Larkin'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 24 1968

A Space to Grow

Henry Fonda was 62 in A Space to Grow as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968

Stranger on the Run

Henry Fonda was 62 in Stranger on the Run as 'Ben Chamberlain'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 31 1967

Welcome to Hard Times

Henry Fonda was 61 in Welcome to Hard Times as 'Mayor Will Blue'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 30 1967

To Save a Soldier

Henry Fonda was 61 in To Save a Soldier as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 23 1966

Born to Buck

Henry Fonda was 61 in Born to Buck as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1966

A Big Hand for the Little Lady

Henry Fonda was 61 in A Big Hand for the Little Lady as 'Meredith'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 08 1966

The Really Big Family

Henry Fonda was 60 in The Really Big Family as 'Self - Narrator'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966

Battle of the Bulge

Henry Fonda was 60 in Battle of the Bulge as 'Lt Col Kiley'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 16 1965

The Dirty Game

Henry Fonda was 60 in The Dirty Game as 'Dimitri Koulov'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1965

In Harm's Way

Henry Fonda was 59 in In Harm's Way as 'CINCPAC II'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 06 1965

The Rounders

Henry Fonda was 59 in The Rounders as 'Marion 'Howdy' Lewis'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 08 1965

Sex and the Single Girl

Henry Fonda was 59 in Sex and the Single Girl as 'Frank Broderick'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1964

Fail Safe

Henry Fonda was 59 in Fail Safe as 'The President'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 07 1964

Hollywood and the Stars

Henry Fonda was 58 in Hollywood and the Stars as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 04 1964

The Best Man

Henry Fonda was 58 in The Best Man as 'William Russell'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 05 1964

Spencer's Mountain

Henry Fonda was 58 in Spencer's Mountain as 'Clay Spencer'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 16 1963

Hollywood: The Great Stars

Henry Fonda was 57 in Hollywood: The Great Stars as 'Self - Host'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 20 1963

Hollywood: The Fabulous Era

Henry Fonda was 57 in Hollywood: The Fabulous Era as 'Narrator / Host'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 28 1962

How the West Was Won

Henry Fonda was 57 in How the West Was Won as 'Jethro Stuart'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1962

The Longest Day

Henry Fonda was 57 in The Longest Day as 'Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr.'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 25 1962

Advise & Consent

Henry Fonda was 57 in Advise & Consent as 'Robert Leffingwell'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 06 1962

President Kennedy's Birthday Salute

Henry Fonda was 57 in President Kennedy's Birthday Salute as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 19 1962

Hollywood: The Selznick Years

Henry Fonda was 56 in Hollywood: The Selznick Years as 'Self - Narrator'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1961

The Fabulous Fifties

Henry Fonda was 54 in The Fabulous Fifties as 'Narrator (segment "Fifties Dead Sequence") (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 22 1960

The Man Who Understood Women

Henry Fonda was 54 in The Man Who Understood Women as 'Willie Bauche'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1959

Warlock

Henry Fonda was 53 in Warlock as 'Clay Blaisedell'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1959

Stage Struck

Henry Fonda was 52 in Stage Struck as 'Lewis Easton'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 22 1958

The Tin Star

Henry Fonda was 52 in The Tin Star as 'Morgan Hickman'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 23 1957

12 Angry Men

Henry Fonda was 51 in 12 Angry Men as 'Juror 8'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 1957

The Wrong Man

Henry Fonda was 51 in The Wrong Man as 'Manny Balestrero'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 22 1956

War and Peace

Henry Fonda was 51 in War and Peace as 'Pierre Bezukhov'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 21 1956

Mister Roberts

Henry Fonda was 50 in Mister Roberts as 'Lieutenant Roberts'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 10 1955

The Petrified Forest

Henry Fonda was 50 in The Petrified Forest as 'Alan Squier'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 30 1955

The Real Miss America

Henry Fonda was 46 in The Real Miss America as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 02 1952

Pictura

Henry Fonda was 46 in Pictura as 'Narrator: Grant Wood episode (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1951

Benjy

Henry Fonda was 45 in Benjy as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1951

Jigsaw

Henry Fonda was 43 in Jigsaw as 'Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 1949

Fort Apache

Henry Fonda was 43 in Fort Apache as 'Lt. Col. Owen Thursday'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 14 1948

On Our Merry Way

Henry Fonda was 42 in On Our Merry Way as 'Lank Solsky'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 03 1948

Daisy Kenyon

Henry Fonda was 42 in Daisy Kenyon as 'Peter Lapham'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1947

The Fugitive

Henry Fonda was 42 in The Fugitive as 'A Fugitive'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 11 1947

The Long Night

Henry Fonda was 42 in The Long Night as 'Joe Adams'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 28 1947

My Darling Clementine

Henry Fonda was 41 in My Darling Clementine as 'Wyatt Earp'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 17 1946

Immortal Sergeant

Henry Fonda was 37 in Immortal Sergeant as 'Corporal Colin Spence'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 29 1943

The Ox-Bow Incident

Henry Fonda was 37 in The Ox-Bow Incident as 'Gil Carter'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 03 1942

The Battle of Midway

Henry Fonda was 37 in The Battle of Midway as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 14 1942

It's Everybody's War

Henry Fonda was 37 in It's Everybody's War as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 06 1942

The Big Street

Henry Fonda was 37 in The Big Street as 'Agustus 'Little Pinks' Pinkerton, II'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 13 1942

Tales of Manhattan

Henry Fonda was 37 in Tales of Manhattan as 'George'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 05 1942

The Magnificent Dope

Henry Fonda was 37 in The Magnificent Dope as 'Thadeus Winship 'Tad' Page'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1942

Rings on Her Fingers

Henry Fonda was 36 in Rings on Her Fingers as 'John Wheeler'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1942

The Male Animal

Henry Fonda was 36 in The Male Animal as 'Tommy Turner'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 12 1942

You Belong to Me

Henry Fonda was 36 in You Belong to Me as 'Peter Kirk'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 22 1941

Wild Geese Calling

Henry Fonda was 36 in Wild Geese Calling as 'John Murdock'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1941

The Lady Eve

Henry Fonda was 35 in The Lady Eve as 'Charles Pike'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 25 1941

Chad Hanna

Henry Fonda was 35 in Chad Hanna as 'Chad Hanna'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1940

The Return of Frank James

Henry Fonda was 35 in The Return of Frank James as 'Frank James'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 10 1940

Lillian Russell

Henry Fonda was 35 in Lillian Russell as 'Alexander Moore'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1940

The Grapes of Wrath

Henry Fonda was 34 in The Grapes of Wrath as 'Tom Joad'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1940

Drums Along the Mohawk

Henry Fonda was 34 in Drums Along the Mohawk as 'Gilbert Martin'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 1939

Young Mr. Lincoln

Henry Fonda was 34 in Young Mr. Lincoln as 'Abraham Lincoln'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1939

The Story of Alexander Graham Bell

Henry Fonda was 33 in The Story of Alexander Graham Bell as 'Thomas Watson'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 04 1939

Let Us Live

Henry Fonda was 33 in Let Us Live as '"Brick" Tennant'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 29 1939

Jesse James

Henry Fonda was 33 in Jesse James as 'Frank James'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 14 1939

Breakdowns of 1938

Henry Fonda was 33 in Breakdowns of 1938 as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 1938

The Mad Miss Manton

Henry Fonda was 33 in The Mad Miss Manton as 'Peter Ames'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 1938

Spawn of the North

Henry Fonda was 33 in Spawn of the North as 'Jim Kimmerlee'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 1938

Blockade

Henry Fonda was 33 in Blockade as 'Marco'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1938

Jezebel

Henry Fonda was 32 in Jezebel as 'Preston Dillard'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 26 1938

I Met My Love Again

Henry Fonda was 32 in I Met My Love Again as 'Ives Towner'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 1938

That Certain Woman

Henry Fonda was 32 in That Certain Woman as 'Jack V. Merrick, Jr.'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 30 1937

Slim

Henry Fonda was 32 in Slim as 'Slim'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 24 1937

Wings of the Morning

Henry Fonda was 31 in Wings of the Morning as 'Kerry Gilfallen'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 1937

You Only Live Once

Henry Fonda was 31 in You Only Live Once as 'Eddie Taylor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 23 1937

Spendthrift

Henry Fonda was 31 in Spendthrift as 'Townsend Middleton'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 22 1936

The Moon's Our Home

Henry Fonda was 30 in The Moon's Our Home as 'Anthony Amberton / John Smith'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1936

The Trail of the Lonesome Pine

Henry Fonda was 30 in The Trail of the Lonesome Pine as 'Dave Tolliver'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1936

I Dream Too Much

Henry Fonda was 30 in I Dream Too Much as 'Johnny Street'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1935

Way Down East

Henry Fonda was 30 in Way Down East as 'David Bartlett'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1935

The Farmer Takes a Wife

Henry Fonda was 30 in The Farmer Takes a Wife as 'Dan Harrow'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 05 1935

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Roots: The Next Generations

Henry Fonda was 73+ in Roots: The Next Generations as 'Col. Frederick Warner'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 1979

The Kennedy Center Honors

Henry Fonda was 73+ in The Kennedy Center Honors as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978

Laugh-In

Henry Fonda was 72+ in Laugh-In as 'Guest Performer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1977

Captains and the Kings

Henry Fonda was 71+ in Captains and the Kings as 'Sen. Enfield Bassett'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1976

Family

Henry Fonda was 70+ in Family as 'James Lawrence'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 09 1976

Dinah!

Henry Fonda was 69+ in Dinah! as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974

Spécial cinéma

Henry Fonda was 69+ in Spécial cinéma as 'Self (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1974

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

Henry Fonda was 68+ in The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1973

The American Film Institute Salute to ...

Henry Fonda was 67+ in The American Film Institute Salute to ... as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 1973

Cadet Rousselle

Henry Fonda was 66+ in Cadet Rousselle as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 04 1971

V.I.P. Schaukel

Henry Fonda was 65+ in V.I.P. Schaukel as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 09 1971

The Smith Family

Henry Fonda was 65+ in The Smith Family as 'Chad Smith'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 20 1971

All in the Family

Henry Fonda was 65+ in All in the Family as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1971

The Bill Cosby Show

Henry Fonda was 64+ in The Bill Cosby Show as 'Joshua Richards'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 1969

The Doris Day Show

Henry Fonda was 63+ in The Doris Day Show as 'Henry Fonda (uncredited)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968

The Dick Cavett Show

Henry Fonda was 63+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968

The World About Us

Henry Fonda was 62+ in The World About Us as 'Narrator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 03 1967

The Merv Griffin Show

Henry Fonda was 57+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Henry Fonda was 57+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Mike Douglas Show

Henry Fonda was 56+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

The Deputy

Henry Fonda was 54+ in The Deputy as 'Marshal Simon Fry'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959

The Steve Allen Show

Henry Fonda was 51+ in The Steve Allen Show as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956

Tony Awards

Henry Fonda was 50+ in Tony Awards as 'Self (archive footage), Self - Nominee, Self - Host, Self - Co-Host/Special Award Recipient, Self - Host / Presenter, Self - Presenter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956