The Late-Career Performance That Earned Henry Fonda His Only Oscar

Henry Fonda had a career spanning over five decades, punctuated by iconic roles in Westerns, war films, and dramas. Yet, despite critical acclaim and audience reverence, one accolade seemed to elude him — the Academy Award. That is, until 1981 when, at the age of 76, starring in the last movie he made, he had a poignant performance that earned him his first and only Oscar, cementing his place as one of Hollywood's true greats.