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| Born | May 16, 1905 |
| Hometown | Grand Island, Nebraska, United States |
| Net worth | $20 million |
| Height | 6'2" (1.87m) |
| Spouse | Shirlee Mae Adams (m 1965 - 1982) , Afdera Franchetti (m 1957 - 1961) , Susan Blanchard (m 1950 - 1956) , Frances Ford Seymour (m 1936 - 1950) , Margaret Sullavan (m 1931 - 1933) |
| Children | Jane Fonda , Peter Fonda |
| Parents | William Brace Fonda , Elma Herberta Jaynes |
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‘Boston Strangler’ Review: Keira Knightley and Carrie Coon Are Pitch-Perfect in a Noir-Tinged Look at a Historic Crime
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actor | On Golden Pond (1981 film) | Nominated |
| 1982 | Academy Award | Actor in a Leading Role | On Golden Pond (1981 film) | Winner |
| 1982 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | On Golden Pond (1981 film) | Winner |
| 1980 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Special | Gideon's Trumpet (film) | Nominated |
| 1975 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series | Clarence Darrow | Nominated |
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