Quick Facts
Born:
1964-01-27
Birthplace:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Credits:
55 Total Roles
Bridget Fonda
Acting
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Biography
Bridget Fonda is an American former actress born on January 27, 1964, in Los Angeles, California. She comes from a legendary acting family—her grandfather was Henry Fonda, her father was Peter Fonda, and her aunt is Jane Fonda.
She gained recognition for her roles in films such as The Godfather Part III (1990), Single White Female (1992), Point of No Return (1993), Jackie Brown (1997), and A Simple Plan (1998). Fonda was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance in Scandal (1989) and received additional nominations for her work in television films.
After a successful career spanning the late 1980s to early 2000s, she retired from acting in 2002. She is married to composer Danny Elfman, with whom she has a son.
She gained recognition for her roles in films such as The Godfather Part III (1990), Single White Female (1992), Point of No Return (1993), Jackie Brown (1997), and A Simple Plan (1998). Fonda was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance in Scandal (1989) and received additional nominations for her work in television films.
After a successful career spanning the late 1980s to early 2000s, she retired from acting in 2002. She is married to composer Danny Elfman, with whom she has a son.
Known For
Jackie Brown
Melanie Ralston
The Godfather Part III
Grace Hamilton
Army of Darkness
Linda
Balto
Jenna (voice)
Easy Rider
Child in Commune (uncredited)
Kiss of the Dragon
Jessica
Lake Placid
Kelly Scott
A Simple Plan
Sarah Mitchell
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special MOVIE | Self |
| 2002 | Snow Queen MOVIE | Snow Queen |
| 2002 | Snow Queen TV | Snow Queen |
| 2002 | Jackie Brown: How It Went Down MOVIE | Self |
| 2001 | No Ordinary Baby MOVIE | Linda Sanclair |
| 2001 | Night Visions TV | Mary (segment "The Occupant") |
| 2001 | Kiss of the Dragon MOVIE | Jessica |
| 2001 | The Chris Isaak Show TV | Self |
| 2001 | Monkeybone MOVIE | Dr. Julie McElroy |
| 2001 | The Whole Shebang MOVIE | Val Bazinni |