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Henry Fonda

ActorBorn 1905, died 1982On stage 1929 to 197819 productions on this page

Henry Fonda
credited as "U.S. Navy photo"

Henry Jaynes Fonda (May 16, 1905 – August 12, 1982) was an American actor whose career spanned five decades on Broadway and in Hollywood. Known for his work on screen and stage, he often portrayed characters who embodied an everyman image. Born and raised in Nebraska, Fonda made his mark early as a Broadway actor and made his Hollywood film debut in 1935. He rose to film stardom with performances in films like Jezebel (1938), Jesse James (1939) and Young Mr. Lincoln (1939). He received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Tom Joad in The Grapes of Wrath (1940). In 1941, Fonda starred opposite Barbara Stanwyck in the screwball comedy classic The Lady Eve. After hi…

On stage

19 productions, 49 years
1929
The Game of Love and DeathBroadway Guild Theatre. Original. Directed by Rouben Mamoulian
48 performances
1932
I Loved You WednesdayBroadway Sam H Harris Theatre. Original. Directed by Worthington Miner
63 performances
1934
New FacesBroadway Fulton Theatre. Original. Directed by Leonard Sillman
149 performances
1934
New Faces of 1934Broadway Fulton Theatre. Original. Directed by Elsie Janis
149 performances
1934
The Farmer Takes a WifeBroadway 46th Street Theatre. Original
104 performances
1937
Blow Ye WindsBroadway 46th Street Theatre. Original
36 performances
1948
Mister RobertsBroadway Alvin Theatre. Original
1,157 performances
1951
Point of No ReturnBroadway Alvin Theatre. Original. Directed by H. C. Potter
356 performances
1954
The Caine Mutiny Court-MartialBroadway Plymouth Theatre. Original. Directed by Charles Laughton
415 performances
1958
Two for the SeesawBroadway Booth Theatre. Original. Directed by Arthur Penn
750 performances
1959
Silent Night, Lonely NightBroadway Morosco Theatre. Original. Directed by Peter Glenville
124 performances
1960
Critic's ChoiceBroadway Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Original
189 performances
1962
A Gift of TimeBroadway Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Original. Directed by Russell McCaig
92 performances
1965
GenerationBroadway Morosco Theatre. Original. Directed by Gene Saks
300 performances
1969
Our TownBroadway Anta Playhouse. Revival. Directed by Donald Driver
36 performances
1974
Clarence DarrowBroadway Helen Hayes Theatre. Original. Directed by John Houseman
29 performances
1975
A Gala Tribute to Joshua LoganBroadway Imperial Theatre. Original. Directed by Anna Sosenko
1 performance
1975
Clarence DarrowBroadway Minskoff Theatre. Return-Engagement. Directed by John Houseman
18 performances
1978
First Monday in OctoberBroadway Majestic Theatre. Original. Directed by Edwin Sherin
79 performances

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