- Accepted a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 22, 2003.
- Is so delighted with sister Jane Fonda's decision to return to acting after a lengthy semi-retirement, he's looking for a family project to include her in. (October 21, 2003)
- Fonda was in New Hampshire for Bike Week in Laconia and was the grand marshal for Sunday's parade -- Fonda said that although it's liberating to head out on the highway on your motorcycle, the rider must be focused on the task at hand. (June 16, 2003)
- Accidently shot himself in the stomach when he was 10
- Arrested once for defacing a sign at a Denver airport that said, Feed Jane Fonda to the Whales.
- Broke his back twice in motorcycle accidents.
- John Lennon wrote She Said, She Said about an acid trip he'd been on during which Fonda kept telling him, I know what it's like to be dead, man.
- Wore his father's (Henry Fonda) watch throughout ULEE'S GOLD (1997) filming as a good-luck charm.
- He is shown in THE LIMEY (1999) watching a television program featuring George Clooney. Clooney was in director Steven Soderbergh's previous film, OUT OF SIGHT.
- In MISTER ROBERTS (1955), he reprises the title role that he originated on Broadway (for which he won a Tony Award in 1948).
- The Captain America jacket in EASY RIDER (1969) was designed by Peter Fonda and made by two little old ladies in Los Angeles. It was later sold at a charity auction.
- According to him, four police bikes were customized for EASY RIDER (1969). One was burned during filming, and the other three were stolen before filming was completed.
- In EASY RIDER (1969) Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, and Jack Nicholson were actually smoking marijuana on camera.
- Was an experienced motorcycle rider
- He wore the Capt. America jacket and rode his chopper a week around L.A. before shooting of EASY RIDER (1969) began to give them a broken-in look and to get used to riding the radically designed bike. The American flag on the back of the jacket and on the gas tank of the bike caused him to be pulled over several times by the police.
- Was nominated for Best Actor Oscar for ULEE'S GOLD in 1998.
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV at Golden Globe Awards for THE TEMPEST (1999)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries at Screen Actors Guild Awards for THE PASSION OF AYN RAND (1999)
- Nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie at Emmy Awards for THE PASSION OF AYN RAND (1999)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role at Screen Actors Guild Awards for ULEE'S GOLD (1998)
- Nominated for Best Writing, Story and Screenplay Based on Material Not Previously Published or Produced at Academy Awards for EASY RIDER (1970)
- Nominated for Most Promising Newcomer - Male at Golden Globe Awards for THE VICTORS (1964)
Quotes- "I was famous from birth"
- "I have always maintained that society has no business dictating morality."
Awards- Hatch Audiovisual Arts Festival: Gary Cooper Spirit of Montana Award (2004)
- Maverick Tribute Award for THE PASSION OF AYN RAND (2000)
- Cinequest San Jose Film Festival: Maverick Tribute Award (2000)
- Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV, THE PASSION OF AYN RAND (2000)
- Dallas-Forth Worth Film Critics Association Awards: Best Actor, ULEE'S GOLD (1998)
- Southeastern Film Critics Association Awards: Best Actor, ULEE'S GOLD (1998)
- New York Film Critics Circle Awards: Best Actor, ULEE'S GOLD (1997)
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