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Henry Fonda first studied acting with Marlon Brando's mother, Dorothy Brando.1)
He obtained the title of Life Scout as an adult. He eventually became a scout master.2)
Henry Fonda is best known as the father of two prominent Hollywood actors, Jane Fonda and Peter Fonda. Both went on to become well-known artists.3)
Henry Fonda's pastime was building model airplanes. He also liked to make kites.4)
When Henry Fonda won an Oscar at the age of 76, he was the oldest person to do so.5)
During his heyday in Hollywood, he was known as a “ladies man.” He had a reputation for having multiple affairs with several different actresses.6)
For many years, he collaborated with filmmaker John Ford. However, their camaraderie was short-lived after Ford struck him in the face while filming “Mister Roberts” in 1955.7)