Peter Fonda
Biography
Quote regarding his support for VETS ROCK; "Let's take care of all our vets. None should be homeless"
Known in turn as Henry Fonda's son, Jane Fonda's brother, counter-culture icon Captain America, and Bridget Fonda's father, Peter Fonda finally got his due as an actor for his superb performance as a Florida beekeeper in Ulee's Gold (1997). Snaring an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe for his work, Fonda was finally able to step out of his celebrated family's shadow, earning recognition for something besides his title as the black sheep of the Fonda clan. Born in New York City on February 23, 1940, Fonda, by his own accounts, grew up trying to live up to his famous father's expectations. An exceptionally bright young man, he entered the University of Omaha as a sophomore at the age of seventeen, without even finishing high school. In Omaha, he broke into acting, appearing in the Omaha Playhouse's production of Harvey. He then went to New York to pursue his acting career, first working with the Cecilwood Theatre and then debuting on Broadway at the age of twenty-one in a production of Blood, Sweat and Stanley Poole. His early career took shape under the specter of his famous father, with the young actor incurring comparisons to the elder Fonda with everything he did. His onstage success led to a Hollywood screen test for the part of John F. Kennedy in PT 109. The role in the 1963 film ultimately went to Cliff Robertson, but Fonda made his film debut that same year in the Sandra Dee vehicle Tammy and the Doctor.
Fonda continued to be consigned to romantic leads until he appeared in Roger Corman's The Wild Angels in 1966. A motorcycle enthusiast whom Corman cast after the film's original star, George Maharis, demanded a stunt double, Fonda seemed a natural for the role of a motorcycle gang leader. The film, which cast actual Hell's Angels and co-starred Bruce Dern, was a violent, drug-addled affair that catalyzed Fonda's reputation as his father's delinquent
spawn and direct antithesis. This reputation was furthered by his starring role in Corman's The Trip, a 1967 film about the healing powers of LSD. Co-starring Dern and featuring a screenplay written by Jack Nicholson, The Trip, with its emphasis on sex, drugs, and societal estrangement, provided a preview of the film that would give Fonda both fame and notoriety.
In 1969, Fonda starred in Easy Rider, a film that he also produced. Directed by Dennis Hopper, it starred Fonda, Hopper, and Nicholson as freewheeling, pot-smoking adventurers who find their counter-culture lifestyle threatened by the encroaching confines of the Establishment. One of the cultural landmarks of the late 1960s, tt was also an unexpected commercial success, grossing over $19 million at the box office, earning Fonda an Oscar nomination for Best Screenplay, and contributing to Hollywood's new interest in young audiences and socially relevant movies. Following the film's success, Fonda, now both a cult hero and a millionaire, went on to collaborate with Hopper again on 1971's The Last Movie. The film didn't enjoy the acclaim
of their previous collaboration, and Fonda's subsequent efforts of that decade also failed to live up to the stature of Easy Rider. One possible
exception was the 1974 sleeper Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry, a film in which Fonda appeared to finance his directorial projects, one of which was Wanda Nevada, a 1979 film that featured his father. Increasingly, Fonda became better-known for his activities off-screen than on: his status as an anti-Establishment figurehead was enhanced when John Lennon wrote the song "She Said She Said" about him. Reportedly, it was inspired by a bad acid trip
the musician had taken, during which Fonda repeatedly told him, "I know what it's like to be dead, man."
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Quote regarding his support for VETS ROCK; "Let's take care of all our vets. None should be homeless"
Known in turn as Henry Fonda's son, Jane Fonda's brother, counter-culture icon Captain America, and Bridget Fonda's father, Peter Fonda finally got his due as an actor for his superb performance as a Florida beekeeper in Ulee's Gold (1997). Snaring an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe for his work, Fonda was finally able to step out of his celebrated family's shadow, earning recognition for something besides his title as the black sheep of the Fonda clan. Born in New York City on February 23, 1940, Fonda, by his own accounts, grew up trying to live up to his famous father's expectations. An exceptionally bright young man, he entered the University of Omaha as a sophomore at the age of seventeen, without even finishing high school. In Omaha, he broke into acting, appearing in the Omaha Playhouse's production of Harvey. He then went to New York to pursue his acting career, first working with the Cecilwood Theatre and then debuting on Broadway at the age of twenty-one in a production of Blood, Sweat and Stanley Poole. His early career took shape under the specter of his famous father, with the young actor incurring comparisons to the elder Fonda with everything he did. His onstage success led to a Hollywood screen test for the part of John F. Kennedy in PT 109. The role in the 1963 film ultimately went to Cliff Robertson, but Fonda made his film debut that same year in the Sandra Dee vehicle Tammy and the Doctor.
Fonda continued to be consigned to romantic leads until he appeared in Roger Corman's The Wild Angels in 1966. A motorcycle enthusiast whom Corman cast after the film's original star, George Maharis, demanded a stunt double, Fonda seemed a natural for the role of a motorcycle gang leader. The film, which cast actual Hell's Angels and co-starred Bruce Dern, was a violent, drug-addled affair that catalyzed Fonda's reputation as his father's delinquent
spawn and direct antithesis. This reputation was furthered by his starring role in Corman's The Trip, a 1967 film about the healing powers of LSD. Co-starring Dern and featuring a screenplay written by Jack Nicholson, The Trip, with its emphasis on sex, drugs, and societal estrangement, provided a preview of the film that would give Fonda both fame and notoriety.
In 1969, Fonda starred in Easy Rider, a film that he also produced. Directed by Dennis Hopper, it starred Fonda, Hopper, and Nicholson as freewheeling, pot-smoking adventurers who find their counter-culture lifestyle threatened by the encroaching confines of the Establishment. One of the cultural landmarks of the late 1960s, tt was also an unexpected commercial success, grossing over $19 million at the box office, earning Fonda an Oscar nomination for Best Screenplay, and contributing to Hollywood's new interest in young audiences and socially relevant movies. Following the film's success, Fonda, now both a cult hero and a millionaire, went on to collaborate with Hopper again on 1971's The Last Movie. The film didn't enjoy the acclaim
of their previous collaboration, and Fonda's subsequent efforts of that decade also failed to live up to the stature of Easy Rider. One possible
exception was the 1974 sleeper Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry, a film in which Fonda appeared to finance his directorial projects, one of which was Wanda Nevada, a 1979 film that featured his father. Increasingly, Fonda became better-known for his activities off-screen than on: his status as an anti-Establishment figurehead was enhanced when John Lennon wrote the song "She Said She Said" about him. Reportedly, it was inspired by a bad acid trip
the musician had taken, during which Fonda repeatedly told him, "I know what it's like to be dead, man."
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Thomas Ian Nicholas
Biography
Thomas Ian Nicholas began his career at the age of seven when he was cast to portray a young Tony Danza on "Who's the Boss?". Since his debut, he has landed many guest and lead roles on television including a guest starring story arc on the last season of "Party of Five" in 2000. He also starred in several family feature films including "Rookie of the Year", "A Kid in King Arthur's Court" and it's sequel, "A Kid in Aladdin's Palace". His most memorable role to date is portraying Kevin Myers in
the smash hit trilogy of "American Pie", "American Pie 2" and "American Wedding". In 2002, he co-starred in "The Rules of Attraction" opposite James Van
Der Beek and Clifton Collins Jr., directed by Roger Avary (Pulp Fiction) and "Halloween: Resurrection" opposite Busta-Rymes, Tyra Banks, Sean Patrick Thomas and Jamie Lee Curtis. In Showtimes "Stealing Sinatra," he portrays Frank Sinatra Jr. co-starring with William H. Macy and David Arquette, directed by Ron Underwood. For the film, Thomas pre-recorded his vocals for the two songs he performs as Frank Jr.
"L.A.DJ" marks his debut as a director. The story revolves around two talented brothers who live in a small town trailer park, and have a dream of
becoming world famous club D.J.s. They go to L.A. and try to break into the club scene, but wind up DJing Bar-mitzvahs for their Uncle.
Thomas also holds a love of music equal to his love of acting. He plays the guitar, sings and writes his own songs. He never stops exploring the music world. So dedicated, he learned the violin for his character "Todd" on "Party of Five." In 1998, his band "the T.I.N.men", released their first album "Something More" (which can be found on Amazon.com). Thomas currently has a solo album in the works. His goal is to continue to entertain us on both the small and the big screen, in front of and behind the camera, and to make music he and the rest of us can enjoy.
IMDb Mini Biography By: Marla
Mini Biography
"You nailed it, kid."
That phrase, uttered in the span of about a
second at the premier of "American Pie", confirmed the suspicion Thomas Ian
Nicholas had cautiously entertained since he started his career at the age of 6:
He was onto something special.
Thomas began his career in acting the way
that most kids learn how to swim - by being thrown into the deep end. At the age
of 6 he moved to Los Angeles with his mother, an aspiring actress who found her
niche as a casting director. A resourceful woman, she would fill roles in any
way possible, even by casting herself in as many as four extra roles in one
feature when necessary. She eventually ran into a wall when a call came on a
Sunday night for the role of an alter boy, and decided to cast
Thomas.
That day of work was a revelation for Nicholas, who, despite the
fact that he still had his baby teeth, was already feeling a sense of purpose in
his life. After the film wrapped, he informed his mother that he wanted to be an
actor and was given the name of an agent by the mother of Scott Grimes. Weeks
later, after countless hours spent memorizing a lengthy monologue, he marched
into the agent's office for his successful interview.
And that's how,
within a year of his first acting role, Nicholas found himself on the set of
"Who's the Boss?" playing a young Tony Danza.
Beginning at age 12,
Nicholas embarked on a series of feature films that would shape his career to
come, including the now-classic "Rookie of the Year," "A Kid in King Arthur's
Court" and recurring roles on hit TV shows like "Party of 5." However, the
by-products of acting wouldn't be thrust upon him until he was booked at the age
of 17 for the role of Kevin Myers. The "American Pie" empire had begun. That
film made him one of the most recognizable faces of his generation, the boy next
door whom everyone loved and trusted - and who, as Tara Reid's on-screen
boyfriend, became the envy of hormonally challenged teens.
The notoriety
was all well and good - no one can complain about being successful in his or her
chosen field. However, it wasn't his new high profile that excited Nicholas, it
was the recognition from his peers. The ones who noticed that Thomas wasn't just
reciting lines, he was exploring his character from the inside out.
With
the "American Pie" movies as a springboard, Nicholas was able to land other
exciting roles, including the Roger Avary-directed "The Rules of Attraction,"
"Halloween: Resurrection" and "Stealing Sinatra," opposite everyone from Tyra
Banks to William H. Macy. He also made his debut as a writer and director in "L.A. DJ,"
during which he learned a new appreciation for everyone involved behind the
camera in a feature film.
A lifelong musician as well, Nicholas released
his debut solo album, Without Warning, in January
2008. Co-written by rock legends Bruce Kulick (KISS), Chris Chaney (Jane's
Addiction) and Dan Lavery (Tonic), the album is a radio-friendly collection of
pop-rock tunes that toe the line between Switchfoot's melodic rock and John
Mayer's pop-crooner sensibilities.
In the past two years alone, Thomas
has worked on such hit TV shows such as "Grey's Anatomy" and "Medium" and
upcoming films "National Lampoon's Cattle Call," "Let the Game Begin,"
"Sherman's Way," "The Bridge to Nowhere" and "Life Is Hot In
Cracktown."
IMDb Mini Biography By: Jeff Royer
Biography of Thomas Ian Nicholas provided by IMDB.com
For more about Thomas Nicholas and his music Please visit: http://www.thomasnicholasband.com/
Thomas Ian Nicholas began his career at the age of seven when he was cast to portray a young Tony Danza on "Who's the Boss?". Since his debut, he has landed many guest and lead roles on television including a guest starring story arc on the last season of "Party of Five" in 2000. He also starred in several family feature films including "Rookie of the Year", "A Kid in King Arthur's Court" and it's sequel, "A Kid in Aladdin's Palace". His most memorable role to date is portraying Kevin Myers in
the smash hit trilogy of "American Pie", "American Pie 2" and "American Wedding". In 2002, he co-starred in "The Rules of Attraction" opposite James Van
Der Beek and Clifton Collins Jr., directed by Roger Avary (Pulp Fiction) and "Halloween: Resurrection" opposite Busta-Rymes, Tyra Banks, Sean Patrick Thomas and Jamie Lee Curtis. In Showtimes "Stealing Sinatra," he portrays Frank Sinatra Jr. co-starring with William H. Macy and David Arquette, directed by Ron Underwood. For the film, Thomas pre-recorded his vocals for the two songs he performs as Frank Jr.
"L.A.DJ" marks his debut as a director. The story revolves around two talented brothers who live in a small town trailer park, and have a dream of
becoming world famous club D.J.s. They go to L.A. and try to break into the club scene, but wind up DJing Bar-mitzvahs for their Uncle.
Thomas also holds a love of music equal to his love of acting. He plays the guitar, sings and writes his own songs. He never stops exploring the music world. So dedicated, he learned the violin for his character "Todd" on "Party of Five." In 1998, his band "the T.I.N.men", released their first album "Something More" (which can be found on Amazon.com). Thomas currently has a solo album in the works. His goal is to continue to entertain us on both the small and the big screen, in front of and behind the camera, and to make music he and the rest of us can enjoy.
IMDb Mini Biography By: Marla
Mini Biography
"You nailed it, kid."
That phrase, uttered in the span of about a
second at the premier of "American Pie", confirmed the suspicion Thomas Ian
Nicholas had cautiously entertained since he started his career at the age of 6:
He was onto something special.
Thomas began his career in acting the way
that most kids learn how to swim - by being thrown into the deep end. At the age
of 6 he moved to Los Angeles with his mother, an aspiring actress who found her
niche as a casting director. A resourceful woman, she would fill roles in any
way possible, even by casting herself in as many as four extra roles in one
feature when necessary. She eventually ran into a wall when a call came on a
Sunday night for the role of an alter boy, and decided to cast
Thomas.
That day of work was a revelation for Nicholas, who, despite the
fact that he still had his baby teeth, was already feeling a sense of purpose in
his life. After the film wrapped, he informed his mother that he wanted to be an
actor and was given the name of an agent by the mother of Scott Grimes. Weeks
later, after countless hours spent memorizing a lengthy monologue, he marched
into the agent's office for his successful interview.
And that's how,
within a year of his first acting role, Nicholas found himself on the set of
"Who's the Boss?" playing a young Tony Danza.
Beginning at age 12,
Nicholas embarked on a series of feature films that would shape his career to
come, including the now-classic "Rookie of the Year," "A Kid in King Arthur's
Court" and recurring roles on hit TV shows like "Party of 5." However, the
by-products of acting wouldn't be thrust upon him until he was booked at the age
of 17 for the role of Kevin Myers. The "American Pie" empire had begun. That
film made him one of the most recognizable faces of his generation, the boy next
door whom everyone loved and trusted - and who, as Tara Reid's on-screen
boyfriend, became the envy of hormonally challenged teens.
The notoriety
was all well and good - no one can complain about being successful in his or her
chosen field. However, it wasn't his new high profile that excited Nicholas, it
was the recognition from his peers. The ones who noticed that Thomas wasn't just
reciting lines, he was exploring his character from the inside out.
With
the "American Pie" movies as a springboard, Nicholas was able to land other
exciting roles, including the Roger Avary-directed "The Rules of Attraction,"
"Halloween: Resurrection" and "Stealing Sinatra," opposite everyone from Tyra
Banks to William H. Macy. He also made his debut as a writer and director in "L.A. DJ,"
during which he learned a new appreciation for everyone involved behind the
camera in a feature film.
A lifelong musician as well, Nicholas released
his debut solo album, Without Warning, in January
2008. Co-written by rock legends Bruce Kulick (KISS), Chris Chaney (Jane's
Addiction) and Dan Lavery (Tonic), the album is a radio-friendly collection of
pop-rock tunes that toe the line between Switchfoot's melodic rock and John
Mayer's pop-crooner sensibilities.
In the past two years alone, Thomas
has worked on such hit TV shows such as "Grey's Anatomy" and "Medium" and
upcoming films "National Lampoon's Cattle Call," "Let the Game Begin,"
"Sherman's Way," "The Bridge to Nowhere" and "Life Is Hot In
Cracktown."
IMDb Mini Biography By: Jeff Royer
Biography of Thomas Ian Nicholas provided by IMDB.com
For more about Thomas Nicholas and his music Please visit: http://www.thomasnicholasband.com/
