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Henry Fonda Facts
| Sign | Taurus |
| Born |
May 16, 1905 Grand Island, NE |
| Died |
Aug 12, 1982 Los Angeles, CA |
| Age | Died at 77 |
| Total Facts | 53 |
With the exception of a $200,000 bequest to daughter Amy, he left his entire estate to his 5th wife Shirlee Adams.
Won a 1979 Special Tony Award (New York City).
Won Broadway's 1948 Tony Award as best dramatic actor for the title role in "Mister Roberts" and award shared with Paul Kelly for "Command Decision: and Basil Rathbone for "The Heiress." He also won a second special Tony in 1979, and was additionally nominated for Broadway's 1975 Tony Award as best dramatic actor for "Clarence Darrow".