Winona Ryder Age, Height, Weight, Wiki, Biography, Family, And More

Winona Ryder Age

52 Years Old

Biography

Full Name	Winona Ryder
Date of Birth	29 October 1971
Age	52 Years Old
Place of Birth	Winona, Minnesota, United States
Nationality	American
Religion	Jewish
Profession	Actress

Family

Father	Michael Horowitz
Mother	Cynthia Palmer
Brother	Uri Horowitz Jubal Palmer
Sister	Sunyata Palmer
Relationships	Johnny Depp, Dave Pirner, Page Hamilton, Matt Damon, Scott Mackinlay Hahn
Spouse	Unmarried
Kids	None

Physical Measurements

Height	5 Feet 3 Inches
Weight	52 Kg
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Black
Body Measurements	36-24-35

Education

School	Petaluma High School, American Conservatory Theater
College	Never attended
Qualification	Not Known

Career

Winona Ryder, recognized for her intelligence and mature demeanor, made a notable impact from a young age. At fifteen, she was described as a prodigy and “an old soul,” deeply engaged with literature and classic films. Her journey in film began in 1985 when she sent a videotaped audition reciting a monologue from J.D. Salinger’s “Franny and Zooey” for the film “Desert Bloom.” Although she did not get the role, her talent was recognized, and she was cast in “Lucas” (1986). Here, she suggested “Ryder” as her surname, inspired by a Mitch Ryder album playing in the background.

Her performance in “Square Dance” (1987) received critical acclaim, with the Los Angeles Times praising her debut. Although her early films were not commercial hits, they showcased her potential. Director Tim Burton cast her in “Beetlejuice” (1988) after seeing her in “Lucas.” This film was a box office success, and Ryder’s portrayal of a goth teenager received positive reviews. That same year, she appeared in “1969,” a drama about the Vietnam War.

Ryder’s breakthrough role came with the independent film “Heathers” (1989), a dark satire on teenage life. Despite her agent’s concerns that the film would ruin her career, it received positive critical response and became a cult classic. In “Great Balls of Fire!” (1989), she played the young bride of rock’n’roll star Jerry Lee Lewis, but the film did not perform well. Ryder also appeared in the music video for Mojo Nixon’s “Debbie Gibson Is Pregnant with My Two-Headed Love Child” in 1989.

Entering the 1990s, Ryder starred in Tim Burton’s “Edward Scissorhands” (1990), which was a significant success. She then appeared in “Mermaids” (1990), earning a Golden Globe nomination for her performance. She also played the lead in “Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael” (1990). However, she withdrew from “The Godfather Part III” due to nervous exhaustion.

In 1991, Ryder starred in the independent film “Night on Earth” and continued to take on major roles in literary adaptations. She played dual roles in “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” (1992) and received acclaim for her performance. Ryder’s portrayal of May Welland in “The Age of Innocence” (1993) earned her a Golden Globe and an Academy Award nomination. She also appeared in “The House of the Spirits” (1993) and was set to star with River Phoenix in “Broken Dreams,” which was halted due to his death.

Ryder’s role in “Reality Bites” (1994), a film about Generation X, marked a shift from period films. She then starred in “Little Women” (1994), receiving another Oscar nomination. Ryder’s performance in “How to Make an American Quilt” (1995) was well-received, and she narrated “The Diary of a Young Girl,” earning a Grammy nomination.

In 1996, Ryder appeared in several films including “Boys” and “Looking for Richard.” She starred in “The Crucible” and “Alien Resurrection” (1997). Despite mixed reactions to some films, Ryder’s performances were generally praised. In 1998, she performed in “The Vagina Monologues” and starred in Woody Allen’s “Celebrity.” She also narrated a Holocaust documentary and served on the Cannes Film Festival jury.

In 1999, Ryder starred in “Girl, Interrupted,” a project she was passionate about, though Angelina Jolie’s performance received more acclaim. She launched her music company, Roustabout Studios, in 1999. In 2000, she starred in “Autumn in New York” and made a guest appearance on “Strangers With Candy.” Ryder received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame that year.

Ryder took a hiatus from acting starting in 2001, with only a few appearances like a guest role on “Friends” and a cameo in “Zoolander.” Her arrest for shoplifting in 2001 made it difficult for her to secure roles. She returned to film in 2002 with “Mr. Deeds” and “Simone,” and hosted “Saturday Night Live.”

Ryder revived her career with several independent films in 2006 and 2007, including “The Darwin Awards” and “A Scanner Darkly.” She continued with roles in “The Last Word” (2008), “The Informers” (2009), and “Star Trek” (2009). Ryder’s role in “Black Swan” (2010) and her performances in “Stay Cool” and “When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story” earned her a SAG nomination. She starred in “The Dilemma” (2011) and “The Iceman” (2012), and worked on various projects including hosting for TCM.

Ryder appeared in “Homefront” (2013) and on “Drunk History.” She was also in “Turks & Caicos” (2014) and modeled for Rag & Bone. In 2015, she served on the Sundance Film Festival jury and starred in the HBO miniseries “Show Me a Hero” and the biopic “Experimenter.”

Since 2016, Ryder has starred in the Netflix series “Stranger Things” as Joyce Byers, receiving critical acclaim and awards for her performance. She also appeared in “Destination Wedding” (2018) with Keanu Reeves and in commercials for L’Oréal and H&M. In 2020, Ryder appeared in “The Plot Against America,” her second collaboration with David Simon.

Ryder reprised her role as Kim Boggs in a 2021 Super Bowl ad for Cadillac. She appeared in “Gone in the Night” and expressed interest in a “Beetlejuice” sequel, which went into production with filming wrapping in late 2023 for a 2024 release.