Peter Fonda

Peter Fonda, son of acting legend Henry Fonda and brother of Oscar winner Jane Fonda, is best known for a role he played 40 years ago - a charismatic,long-haired biker traveling through the South in 1970s "Easy Rider."

Then and now. At left, actress Jane Fonda gestures with a finger at her brother, Peter Fonda, as they arrive to attend the Paris premiere of the American film "The Wild Angels" in Paris on Jan. 31, 1967. The film stars Peter Fonda and Nancy Sinatra. At right, a more recent photo of the famous acting siblings.

Actor Peter Fonda and then-wife Portia Rebecca Crockett arrive for a benefit screening of the documentary film "One Peace at a Time," Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, in Los Angeles.

Actor Peter Fonda flashes a peace sign as he arrives at the premiere of "Fast & Furious" in Los Angeles on Thursday, March 12, 2009.

Actor Peter Fonda arrives at the 9th annual Costume Designers Guild Awards, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Actor Nicolas Cage, his wife, Alice Kim, and Peter Fonda attend the premiere of "Ghost Rider" at Regal E-Walk Stadium 13 Feb. 15, 2007, in New York.

Actor Peter Fonda attends the Directors Guild of America celebration "Movies for Television: Four Decades of Excellence" at the Guild's headquarters on June 20, 2006, in Los Angeles.

Cinematographer Richard Moore, right, co-founder of Panavision, jokes with presenter Peter Fonda at the American Society of Cinematographers' 19th Annual Outstanding Achievement Awards in Los Angeles, Feb. 13, 2005. Moore, who photographed the 1966 film "The Wild Angels" starring Fonda, received the annual President's Award.

Musician John Kay, left, of the band Steppenwolf, and actor Peter Fonda pose with Kay's star after it was unveiled on Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto June 23, 2004.

Actor-director Peter Fonda, left, is joined by actor Larry Hagman as he holds a replica of his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003. Hagman appeared in the television version of Fonda's 1971 film, "The Hired Hand."

Actor and director Peter Fonda, right, wipes away a tear as his daughter, actress Bridget Fonda, delivers a speech before he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Oct. 22, 2003. He also has a son, Justin.

Actor Peter Fonda waves to the crowd as he rides in the Harley-Davidson 95th anniversary parade on June 13, 1998, in Milwaukee.

Dwight Yoakam, left, and Peter Fonda pose before taking off on the "Love Ride 19," in Los Angeles. The annual ride raises money for a variety of charities.

Actor Peter Fonda and his guest attend the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' second annual Governors Awards at the Grand Ballroom, Hollywood and Highland, on Nov. 13, 2010, in Los Angeles.

Actor Peter Fonda poses for photographs while making a hand print Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007, in New York. Fonda was at Planet Hollywood Times Square to celebrate his starring role in "Ghost Rider."