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Notes on Winona Ryder

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Introduction to Winona Ryder

Winona Ryder

Photo of Winona Ryder
BornOctober 29, 1971
NationalityAmerican
Actress
FieldsActing, Film, Television
Known for
  • Beetlejuice
  • Heathers
  • Edward Scissorhands
  • Girl, Interrupted
  • Stranger Things

Winona Ryder is an American actress known for her captivating performances in both independent and mainstream films. Born Winona Laura Horowitz, she rose to prominence in the late 1980s and became a defining actress of the 1990s alternative culture movement. Winona Ryder is an American actress known for her captivating performances in both independent and mainstream films. Born Winona Laura Horowitz, she rose to prominence in the late 1980s and became a defining actress of the 1990s alternative culture movement. Winona Ryder is an American actress known for her captivating performances in both independent and mainstream films. Born Winona Laura Horowitz, she rose to prominence in the late 1980s and became a defining actress of the 1990s alternative culture movement. Winona Ryder is an American actress known for her captivating performances in both independent and mainstream films. Born Winona Laura Horowitz, she rose to prominence in the late 1980s and became a defining actress of the 1990s alternative culture movement.

Background & History

1986

Lucas - Rina (Film Debut)

1987

Square Dance - Gemma Dillard (First Lead Role)

1988

Beetlejuice - Lydia Deetz

1989

Heathers - Veronica Sawyer

Great Balls of Fire! - Myra Gale Lewis

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