Fon ‧ da, Henry /ˈfɒndə $ ˈfɑːn-/ BrE AmE
(1905–82) a US film actor known especially for appearing as characters who have strong moral beliefs and a strong sense of honour. His films include The Grapes of Wrath (1940) and Twelve Angry Men (1957). He was the father of Jane ↑ Fonda and Peter Fonda.