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My Take
Bridget Fonda is, to me, the essence of nineties cinema: the creeping dread of Single White Female, the lethal vulnerability of Point of No Return, the sun-baked cool of Jackie Brown. Born into Hollywood's most storied acting dynasty, she never leaned on the name; her choices were odd, risky, and personal, which is exactly why great directors wanted her. Then she simply walked away, retiring quietly rather than fading in public. I respect that exit enormously. Most careers end by erosion; hers ended by decision. Watching her films now feels like opening a time capsule, and she remains one of my favorite what-ifs.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bridget Fonda
- Name (Japanese)
- ブリジット・フォンダ
- Reading
- ぶりじっと・ふぉんだ
- Born
- January 27, 1964 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / actor / voice actor
2. Background
- University
- New York University Tisch School of the Arts
Awards & achievements
- 1995 Sitges Film Festival Best Actress award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Single White Female | — | |
| Notable work | Point of No Return | — | |
| Notable work | Jackie Brown | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridget Fonda born?
Born January 27, 1964 (age 62).
Where is Bridget Fonda from?
Bridget Fonda is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Bridget Fonda do?
Bridget Fonda works as film actor, actor, voice actor.
What is Bridget Fonda known for?
Notable works include Single White Female, Point of No Return, Jackie Brown.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.