Henry Fonda was an American actor recognized for his functions in films such as "The Grapes of Wrath", "12 Angry Men", as well as "On Golden Pond". He was born on May 16, 1905, in Grand Island, Nebraska, and grew up in a working-class household.
Fonda participated in the University of Minnesota and later the University of Nebraska, however he quit of college to pursue a job in acting. He began his profession in theater in the 1920s and also later transferred to Hollywood to operate in movies.
Fonda's innovation duty can be found in 1935 with the movie "The Farmer Takes a Wife". He went on to star in numerous timeless films, consisting of "The Grapes of Wrath" (1940), for which he got an Academy Award nomination, and also "12 Angry Men" (1957).
Fonda was understood for his understated and naturalistic acting style, and he often played personalities that symbolized the ideals of the American Everyman. He remained to act in films and on phase throughout his job, obtaining countless awards as well as honors, consisting of an Academy Award for Best Actor for his function in "On Golden Pond" (1981).
In addition to his work as an actor, Fonda was likewise an activist and fan of liberal causes. He was a singing opponent of the Vietnam War and was involved in the Civil Rights activity.
Fonda died on August 12, 1982, at the age of 77. He left a legacy as one of one of the most reputable as well as influential stars of his generation, and also his efficiencies remain to motivate as well as astound audiences today.
Our collection contains 11 quotes who is written / told by Henry.
"It has to do with the fact that Ford, for all his greatness, is an Irish egomaniac, as anyone who knows him will say"
"I found myself facing a Christian Science Reading Room. My God! It had been eight years. There had never been any renunciation of religion on my part, but like so many people, it was a gradual fading away"
"No one could have nicer sisters. No sibling problems there"
"I must have had faith that day. When I went out, I was Henry Fonda again. An unemployed actor but a man"
"My thinking was scrambled when Sullivan and I separated. Something happened to me that had never happend before. I couldn't cope. It was heartbreak time. I thought it was the end of the world"
"I don't know what was in his mind, but I do know Ford was stricken by what he had done, by hitting me"
"I've been close to Bette Davis for thirty-eight years - and I have the cigarette burns to prove it"
"For me, college wasn't a breeze. I had 8 o'clock classes, I worked from 3 to 11 at the Settlement House. On weekends, if Northwestern Bell needed me, I'd troubleshoot for them, and I had a steady girl. God!"
"I'd just as soon not get into a discussion about Jane and her politics. I'd just as soon stick to what we're here for, the picture"
"My whole damn family was nice. I don't think I've imagined it. It's true. Maybe it has to do with being brought up as Christian Scientists. Half of my relatives were Readers or Practitioners in the church"
"Ford didn't know what to do with Mister Roberts that wasn't repeating what was successful in New York. He was trying to do things to the play that would be his in the film"
