Research topic: Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda 1937-, American actress, b. New York City; daughter of Henry Fonda and sister of Peter Fonda . First cast in pert and sexy roles, she later distinguished herself in dramatic parts, often as a tough and disillusioned woman. Regarded as one of the best actresses of her generation, she is also a committed feminist and has occasionally left acting to pursue a radical, later liberal, political agenda. In 1971 she made a controversial trip to North Vietnam during the Vietnam War . In the 1980s and 90s she promoted physical fitness through a series of popular books and videotap... Read more