Winona Ryder

Born:October 29, 1971

Place of Birth:Winona, Minnesota, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Winona Ryder, born Winona Laura Horowitz on October 29, 1971, is a versatile American actress known for her unique charm and ability to portray complex characters on screen. Throughout her career, she has received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, and has been recognized with multiple Academy Award nominations for her exceptional performances.

Ryder made her debut in the film industry with the movie "Lucas" in 1986, but it was her role in Tim Burton's "Beetlejuice" in 1988 that truly put her in the spotlight. From there, she went on to captivate audiences with her roles in iconic films such as "Heathers," "Edward Scissorhands," and "Bram Stoker's Dracula," showcasing her range and depth as an actress.

In the early 1990s, Ryder solidified her status as a leading lady with acclaimed performances in "The Age of Innocence" and "Little Women," which earned her back-to-back Academy Award nominations. She continued to impress critics and audiences alike with her roles in films like "Reality Bites," "The Crucible," and "Girl, Interrupted," demonstrating her versatility and talent.

Despite a brief hiatus from the industry, Ryder made a triumphant return with roles in "Star Trek" in 2009 and "Black Swan" in 2010, showcasing her enduring appeal and acting prowess. She also reunited with director Tim Burton for the animated film "Frankenweenie" in 2012, further cementing her reputation as a versatile and accomplished actress.

In recent years, Ryder has garnered widespread acclaim for her role as Joyce Byers in the hit Netflix series "Stranger Things," earning her Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations. Her captivating portrayal of a mother searching for her missing son in a supernatural setting has resonated with audiences around the world, showcasing her enduring talent and versatility as an actress.

Beyond her acting career, Ryder has been open about her personal struggles with anxiety and depression, using her platform to raise awareness about mental health issues. In 2000, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing her contributions to the entertainment industry and her lasting impact on audiences worldwide.

Winona Ryder's captivating performances, unique charm, and unwavering dedication to her craft have solidified her status as one of Hollywood's most beloved and talented actresses. With a career spanning decades and a diverse range of roles under her belt, she continues to captivate audiences with her talent, authenticity, and undeniable screen presence.

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Homefront

Sheryl Marie Mott

2013

Phil Broker is a former DEA agent who has gone through a crisis after his action against a biker gang went horribly wrong and it cost the life of his boss' son. He is recently widowed and is left with a 9-years-old daughter, Maddy. He decides to quit the turbulent and demanding life of thrill for Maddy's sake and retires to a small town. His daughter fights off a boy who was bullying her at school and this sets in motion a round of events that end in his direct confrontation with the local Meth drug lord. His past history with the biker gang also enters the arena, making matters more complex. But he has a mission in his mind to protect his daughter and he is ready to pay any cost that it demands.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Lydia

2024

After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Betelgeuse, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife.

Black Swan

Beth Macintyre / The Dying Swan

2010

The story of Nina, a ballerina in a New York City ballet company whose life, like all those in her profession, is completely consumed with dance. She lives with her retired ballerina mother Erica who zealously supports her daughter's professional ambition. When artistic director Thomas Leroy decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre for the opening production of their new season, Swan Lake, Nina is his first choice.

Beetlejuice

Lydia

1988

A newly dead New England couple seeks help from a deranged demon exorcist to scare an affluent New York family out of their home.

Edward Scissorhands

Kim

1990

A small suburban town receives a visit from a castaway unfinished science experiment named Edward.

Star Trek

Amanda Grayson

2009

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, a Vulcan, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before. The human adventure has begun again.

Alien Resurrection

Call

1997

Two hundred years after Lt. Ripley died, a group of scientists clone her, hoping to breed the ultimate weapon. But the new Ripley is full of surprises … as are the new aliens. Ripley must team with a band of smugglers to keep the creatures from reaching Earth.

Girl, Interrupted

Susanna

1999

Set in the changing world of the late 1960s, Susanna Kaysen's prescribed "short rest" from a psychiatrist she had met only once becomes a strange, unknown journey into Alice's Wonderland, where she struggles with the thin line between normal and crazy. Susanna soon realizes how hard it is to get out once she has been committed, and she ultimately has to choose between the world of people who belong inside or the difficult world of reality outside.

Zoolander

Winona Ryder (uncredited)

2001

Clear the runway for Derek Zoolander, VH1's three-time male model of the year. His face falls when hippie-chic Hansel scooters in to steal this year's award. The evil fashion guru Mugatu seizes the opportunity to turn Derek into a killing machine. It's a well-designed conspiracy and only with the help of Hansel and a few well-chosen accessories like Matilda can Derek make the world safe for male models everywhere.

Bram Stoker's Dracula

Mina Murray / Elisabeta

1992

In 19th century England, Count Dracula travels to London and meets Mina Harker, a young woman who appears as the reincarnation of his lost love.

Mr. Deeds

Babe Bennett

2002

When Longfellow Deeds, a small-town pizzeria owner and poet, inherits $40 billion from his deceased uncle, he quickly begins rolling in a different kind of dough. Moving to the big city, Deeds finds himself besieged by opportunists all gunning for their piece of the pie. Babe, a television tabloid reporter, poses as an innocent small-town girl to do an exposé on Deeds.

Heathers

Veronica Sawyer

1988

A girl who halfheartedly tries to be part of the "in crowd" of her school meets a rebel who teaches her a more devious way to play social politics: by killing the popular kids.

Haunted Mansion

Pat (uncredited)

2023

A woman and her son enlist a motley crew of so-called spiritual experts to help rid their home of supernatural squatters.

Frankenweenie

Elsa Van Helsing (voice)

2012

When a car hits young Victor's pet dog Sparky, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them that Sparky's still the good, loyal friend he was.

The Iceman

Deborah Kuklinski

2012

The true story of Richard Kuklinski, the notorious contract killer and family man.

The Age of Innocence

May Welland

1993

In 19th century New York high society, a young lawyer falls in love with a woman separated from her husband, while he is engaged to the woman's cousin.

Little Women

Jo March

1994

With their father away as a chaplain in the Civil War, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy grow up with their mother in somewhat reduced circumstances. They are a close family who inevitably have their squabbles and tragedies. But the bond holds even when, later, male friends start to become a part of the household.

Mermaids

Charlotte Flax

1990

Fifteen-year-old Charlotte Flax is tired of her wacky mom moving their family to a different town any time she feels it is necessary. When they move to a small Massachusetts town and Mrs. Flax begins dating a shopkeeper, Charlotte and her 9-year-old sister, Kate, hope that they can finally settle down. But when Charlotte's attraction to an older man gets in the way, the family must learn to accept each other for who they truly are.

The House of the Spirits

Blanca Trueba

1993

A rancher, his clairvoyant wife and their family face turbulent years in South America.

Sex and Death 101

Death Nell / Gillian De Raisx (#101)

2007

A guy's life is turned around by an email, which includes the names of everyone he's had sex with and ever will have sex with. His situation gets worse when he encounters a femme fatale (Ryder) who targets men guilty of sex crime.

A Scanner Darkly

Donna Hawthorne

2006

An undercover cop in a not-too-distant future becomes involved with a dangerous new drug and begins to lose his own identity as a result.

Night on Earth

Corky

1991

An anthology of 5 different cab drivers in 5 American and European cities and their remarkable fares on the same eventful night.

S1m0ne

Nicola Anders

2002

The career of a disillusioned producer, who is desperate for a hit, is endangered when his star walks off the film set. Forced to think fast, the producer decides to digitally create an actress "Simone" to sub for the star — the first totally believable synthetic actress.

Reality Bites

Lelaina Pierce

1994

A small circle of friends suffering from post-collegiate blues must confront the hard truth about life, love and the pursuit of gainful employment. As they struggle to map out survival guides for the future, the Gen-X quartet soon begins to realize that reality isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Destination Wedding

Lindsay

2018

Frank and Lindsay—two emotionally-broken strangers—meet on the way to a destination wedding. Over the course of the weekend and against all odds, they find themselves drawn together even though they are initially repulsed by one another.

Lucas

Rina

1986

A brilliant but socially inept 14-year-old experiences heartbreak for the first time when his two best friends – Cappie, an older-brother figure, and Maggie, the new girl with whom he is in love – fall for each other.

The Crucible

Abigail Williams

1996

A Salem resident attempts to frame her ex-lover's wife for being a witch in the middle of the 1692 witchcraft trials.

Gone in the Night

Kath

2022

Upon arriving at a remote cabin in the redwoods, Kath and her boyfriend find a mysterious younger couple already there — the rental has apparently been double-booked. They decide to share the cabin with these strangers until the next morning, but her boyfriend disappears with the young woman, which sends Kath in a spiral to find an explanation for their sudden breakup — but the truth is far stranger than she could have imagined.

Autumn in New York

Charlotte Fielding

2000

Will Keane, a Manhattan restaurateur, is content with his playboy lifestyle until he meets Charlotte Fielding, a free-spirited young woman. Together the pair pursue a passionate affair that forces them both to reevaluate what they want out of life, even as fate threatens to steal away their future.

The Ten

Kelly La Fonda

2007

Ten stories, each inspired by one of the ten commandments.

Great Balls of Fire!

Myra Gale Brown

1989

The story of Jerry Lee Lewis, arguably the greatest and certainly one of the wildest musicians of the 1950s. His arrogance, remarkable talent, and unconventional lifestyle often brought him into conflict with others in the industry, and even earned him the scorn and condemnation of the public.