Jane Fonda - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 21, 1937 |
|---|---|
| Age | 87 |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Academy Award-winning actress, fitness icon, and social activist |
Intro
Jane Fonda is an acclaimed American actress, political activist, and former fashion model known for her versatile performances in film and television, as well as her outspoken activism for environmental, feminist, and antiwar causes.
Early Life & Background
Jane Fonda was born into a prominent Hollywood family. She is the daughter of legendary actor Henry Fonda and socialite Frances Ford Seymour. Raised in New York City, she attended the Emma Willard School and Vassar College before studying acting under Lee Strasberg at the Actors Studio in New York.
Career Highlights
- Won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her roles in 'Klute' (1971) and 'Coming Home' (1978)[1][2]
- Starred in iconic films including 'Barbarella' (1968), '9 to 5' (1980), and 'On Golden Pond' (1981)[1][2]
- Released a series of best-selling workout videos in the 1980s, revolutionizing the home fitness industry[1]
- Received multiple Golden Globe Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award[1][2]
- Known for her activism during the Vietnam War and later environmental and feminist causes[2]
Trivia
- She was blacklisted in Hollywood for her anti-Vietnam War activism and became nicknamed 'Hanoi Jane' after a controversial trip to North Vietnam in 1972[2]
- Jane Fonda has published several memoirs, including 'My Life So Far' (2005)[2]
- She is the sister of actor Peter Fonda and the aunt of actress Bridget Fonda[1]
- She was married three times, including to activist Tom Hayden and media mogul Ted Turner[1]
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Jane Fonda?
Jane Fonda is 87 years old.
When was Jane Fonda born?
Jane Fonda was born the 21 December 1937.
Where is Jane Fonda from?
New York City, New York, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About December 21st, 1937, in brief:
- Historical events: RKO Radio Pictures world premiered Disney's 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' at the Carthay Circle Theatre. The film, costing $1.5 million and comprising two million drawings over 83 minutes, nearly bankrupted the company but became a landmark in animation history.
- Day of the week: December 21st, 1937 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: There's a Gold Mine in the Sky by Horace Heidt & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie
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