Fonda

Fonda is a surname and a place name. It is most widely recognized through a prominent American acting family. Henry Fonda (1905–1982) was an American film and stage actor whose career spanned several decades. His daughter Jane Fonda (born 1937) is an actress, author, and activist who became a leading figure in film and social movements. Peter Fonda (1940–2019) was an actor and filmmaker, and his daughter Bridget Fonda (born 1964) is an actress. The Fonda family is rooted in the American entertainment industry and has had a significant impact on 20th-century cinema.

Fonda, New York, is a village in Montgomery County, United States. It lies in a rural region of upstate New York and is part of the broader Mohawk Valley area, with local history tied to transportation and agriculture in the 19th and 20th centuries.

In addition to these uses, the surname Fonda appears in various other contexts and individuals, primarily in the United States and Spanish-speaking regions. The name is most commonly associated with the public figures listed above, whose careers span film, television, and activism.