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My Take
Peter Fonda will forever be Wyatt — Captain America himself — thundering across the open highway in Easy Rider, a movie he didn't just star in but co-wrote and produced, essentially willing the New Hollywood counterculture into existence. He came from Hollywood royalty (son of Henry, brother of Jane) but carved out something entirely his own: restless, sun-baked, a little dangerous. What I love is that he never coasted on that legacy. Decades later he turned in this quiet, devastating performance in Ulee's Gold and walked away with a Golden Globe, reminding everyone he was a real actor, not just an icon. He passed in August 2019, but the image of him on that chopper, Dennis Hopper beside him, wind in their hair and America sprawling out ahead — that's genuinely immortal cinema.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Peter Fonda
- Name (Japanese)
- ピーター・フォンダ
- Reading
- ぴーたー・ふぉんだ
- Born
- February 23, 1940 – August 16, 2019
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dragon
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / film director / screenwriter / film producer / actor
2. Background
- University
- University of Nebraska Omaha
Awards & achievements
- 1962 Theatre World Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 1998 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
- 2000 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Thomas and the Magic Railroad | — | |
| Notable work | Ulee's Gold | — | |
| Notable work | The Passion of Ayn Rand | — | |
| Notable work | Easy Rider | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Peter Fonda born?
February 23, 1940 – August 16, 2019.
Where is Peter Fonda from?
Peter Fonda is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Peter Fonda do?
Peter Fonda works as film actor, film director, screenwriter, film producer, actor.
What is Peter Fonda known for?
Notable works include Thomas and the Magic Railroad, Ulee's Gold, The Passion of Ayn Rand.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.