Henry Fonda

Henry Jaynes Fonda (May 16, 1905–August 12, 1982) was a highly acclaimed American film, stage, and television actor, best known for his roles as plain-speaking idealists. Fonda's subtle, naturalistic acting style preceded by many years the popularization of method acting. He was the patriarch of a family of famous actors, including son Peter Fonda, daughter Jane Fonda, granddaughter Bridget Fonda, and grandson Troy Garity.

Broadway Stage Performances

• The Game of Love and Death (Nov. 1929–Jan. 1930)
• I Loved You, Wednesday (Oct.–Dec. 1932)
• New Faces of 1934 (Revue; Mar.–Jul. 1934)
• The Farmer Takes a Wife (Oct. 1934–Jan. 1935)
• Blow Ye Winds (Sep.–Oct. 1937)
• Mister Roberts (Feb. 1948–Jan. 1951)
• Point of No Return (Dec. 1951–Nov. 1952)
• The Caine Mutiny (Jan. 1954–Jan. 1955)
• Two for the Seesaw (Jan. 1958–Oct. 1959)
• Silent Night, Lonely Night (Dec. 1959–Mar. 1960)
• Critic's Choice (Dec. 1960–May 1961)
• A Gift of Time (Feb.–May 1962)
• Generation (Oct. 1965–Jun. 1966)
• Our Town (Nov.–Dec. 1969)
• Clarence Darrow (Mar.–Apr. 1974; Mar. 1975)
• First Monday in October (Oct.–Dec. 1978)