Winona Ryder, born Winona Laura Horowitz on October 29, 1971, is an acclaimed American actress known for her versatile performances in film and television. Rising to fame in the late 1980s, Ryder became a prominent figure in Hollywood with roles in iconic films such as “Heathers,” “Beetlejuice,” and “Edward Scissorhands.” Her career has spanned decades, marked by a distinctive blend of vulnerability and strength in her characters. Ryder’s talent has earned her critical acclaim, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in “The Age of Innocence.” She remains a respected and influential presence in the entertainment industry.
General Information About Famous Actress Winona Ryder
Full Name
Winona Laura Horowitz
Nickname
Winona Ryder
Profession
Actress
Date of Birth
October 29, 1971
Current Age
53 years, 8 months, 16 days
Husband
N/A
Nationality
American
Exploring Winona Ryder Personal Information
Name
Winona Ryder
Birth Name
Winona Laura Horowitz
Nickname
Noni
Height
5 feet 3 inches (160 cm)
Figure
Slim
Weight
Approximately 52 kg (115 lbs)
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Naturally Brown (often dyed)
Date of Birth
October 29, 1971
Religion
Raised as Jewish
Present Address
N/A
Hometown
Winona, Minnesota, USA
Winona Ryder Education
Education Details
Winona Ryder
High School
Petaluma High School, Petaluma, California
University
N/A
Winona Ryder Favorite
Category
Favorites
Food
N/A
Actor/Actress
Meryl Streep
Musicians
The Clash
Song
“London Calling” by The Clash
Book
“The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger
Hobbies
Reading, photography
Films
“Heathers”, “Beetlejuice”, “Edward Scissorhands”
Colour
Black
Perfume
N/A
Director
Tim Burton
Holiday Destinations
Paris, France
Likes
Vintage fashion, art house films, animals
Winona Ryder Relationship Journey
Relationship Type
Details
Affairs
Johnny Depp (1989-1993), Dave Pirner (1993-1996), Matt Damon (1997)
Husband
N/A
Winona Ryder Career Journey
Year
Film/TV Show
Role
1986
Lucas
Rina
1987
Square Dance
Gemma Dillard
1988
Beetlejuice
Lydia Deetz
1988
1969
Beth
1989
Heathers
Veronica Sawyer
1989
Great Balls of Fire!
Myra Gale Brown
1990
Edward Scissorhands
Kim
1990
Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael
Dinky Bossetti
1990
Mermaids
Charlotte Flax
1991
Night on Earth
Corky
1992
Bram Stoker’s Dracula
Mina Murray
1993
The Age of Innocence
May Welland
1993
The House of the Spirits
Blanca Trueba
1994
Reality Bites
Lelaina Pierce
1994
Little Women
Josephine “Jo” March
1995
How to Make an American Quilt
Finn Dodd
1996
Boys
Patty Vare
1996
The Crucible
Abigail Williams
1997
Alien: Resurrection
Annalee Call
1999
Girl, Interrupted
Susanna Kaysen
1999
Being John Malkovich
Herself (cameo)
2000
Autumn in New York
Charlotte Fielding
2001
Zoolander
Herself (cameo)
2002
Mr. Deeds
Babe Bennett
2002
S1m0ne
Nicola Anders
2006
A Scanner Darkly
Donna Hawthorne
2009
Star Trek
Amanda Grayson
2009
The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
Sandra Dulles
2010
Black Swan
Beth MacIntyre/”The Dying Swan”
2012
Frankenweenie
Elsa Van Helsing
2013
The Iceman
Deborah Pellicotti
2015
Experimenter
Sasha Menkin
2016
Show Me a Hero (TV Mini-Series)
Vinni Restiano
2016
Stranger Things (TV Series)
Joyce Byers
2017
Destination Wedding
Lindsay
2019
The Plot Against America (TV Mini-Series)
Evelyn Finkel
2020
Home Movie: The Princess Bride (TV Mini-Series)
Valerie
Winona Ryder Career Statistics
Category
Details
Total Acting Credits
Approximately 50 films and TV shows
Academy Awards Nominations
2 nominations: Best Supporting Actress for “The Age of Innocence” (1994), Best Actress for “Little Women” (1995)
Golden Globe Awards Nominations
3 nominations: Won Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture for “The Age of Innocence” (1994), Nominated for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama for “Little Women” (1995), Nominated for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama for “Girl, Interrupted” (2000)
British Academy Film Awards
1 nomination: Best Actress in a Leading Role for “Little Women” (1995)
Screen Actors Guild Awards
7 nominations: Won Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie for “When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story” (2011), Nominated for various roles including “Little Women” and “The Crucible”
Grammy Awards
1 nomination: Best Spoken Word Album for Children for “Celebrity Reads: The Best of Mr. Men Show” (2009)
