The Life of Old Hollywood Everyman Henry Fonda

On December 21, 1937, he and Frances Ford Seymour welcomed their first child, Jane Seymour Fonda, in New York City. The birth came as his film career was beginning to gain momentum. At the time, there was little indication that their daughter would later become a major actress.

Jane spent her early childhood moving between different homes as her father’s work required travel between filming locations and cities. Over time, she would become closely connected to the entertainment industry through her family, eventually building a film career that brought her international recognition.