Peter Fonda — PICS

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August 16, 2019 7:46PM EDT

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Peter Fonda in ‘Easy Rider’

Peter Fonda in ‘Easy Rider’ — Peter Fonda as seen in the 1969 counter culter biker film ‘Easy Rider.’ He was the son of legendary actor Henry Fonda and the younger brother of actress Jane Fonda. Peter was also the father of actress Bridget Fonda. While born in New York City, he moved to his dad’s hometown of Omaha, Nebraska to attend the University of Nebrask and perform at his dad’s first stomping grounds of the Omaha Community Playhouse. He eventually shunned leading man roles in the mid 1960’s and went with the counter culture movement, growing his hair long, taking the hallucenogenic drug LSD and hanging out with members of the band The Byrds and The Beatles. He starred in counter culture films in the late 1960’s by director Roger Corman but had his big breakthrough when he produced, co-wrote and starred in the iconic 1969 biker film Easy Rider. He played Captain America in the movie that co-starred pals Jack Nicholson and Dennis Hopper. He would later be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Peter continued his acting career for decades to follow until he passed away due to complications from lung cancer on Aug. 16, 2019.

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Peter Fonda at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Peter Fonda at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party — Peter Fonda and Parky Fonda attend the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 91st annual Academy Awards ceremony on Feb. 24, 2019

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Peter Fonda and sister Jane at the 2013 TCM Classic Film Festival Honors Jane Fonda

Peter Fonda and sister Jane at the 2013 TCM Classic Film Festival Honors Jane Fonda — Jane Fonda poses with her brother Peter Fonda in front of their father, Henry Fonda’s hand and footprint as the 2013 TCM Classic Film Festival honors Jane Fonda. She had a handprint and footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre on in Los Angeles on Apr. 27, 2013.

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Peter Fonda in 1971’s ‘The Hired Hand’

Peter Fonda in 1971’s ‘The Hired Hand’ — Peter Fonda in 1971’s western film ‘The Hired Hand’

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Peter Fonda pictured in 1969.

Peter Fonda pictured in 1969. — Peter Fonda pictured in 1969, the same year ‘Easy Rider’ was released.

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Dennis Hopper, Peter Fonda and Jack Nicholson in a scene from 1969’s ‘Easy Rider.’

Dennis Hopper, Peter Fonda and Jack Nicholson in a scene from 1969’s ‘Easy Rider.’

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Peter Fonda at a BAFTA Tea Party

Peter Fonda at a BAFTA Tea Party — Peter Fonda and wife Parky attend a BAFTA Tea Party in Los Angeles on Jan. 7, 2017

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Peter Fonda as seen in the mid 90s.

Peter Fonda as seen in the mid 90s. — Peter Fonda as seen in a photo from May 23, 1995.

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Peter Fonda in 1966’s ‘The Wild Angels’

Peter Fonda in 1966’s ‘The Wild Angels’ — Peter Fonda as seen in the 1966 Roger Corman directed biker film ‘The Wild Angels.

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Peter Fonda marries in 1961

Peter Fonda marries in 1961 — Peter Fonda, 21-year-old son of actor Henry Fonda, winks as he sits in car with his bride, Susan Brewer, following their marriage at St. Bartholomew’s Church in New York in 1961.

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Peter Fonda and sister Jane Fonda in 2001

Peter Fonda and sister Jane Fonda in 2001 — Peter Fonda and older sister Jane Fonda attend a gala in New York City in 2001.

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