Actor
Winona Ryder
Based In
California, USA
Origin
Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA
Years Active
1986–Present
Winona Ryder Biography
Winona Ryder – Full Information
- Name: Winona Ryder
- Full Name: Winona Laura Horowitz
- Profession: Actress, Producer
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: October 29, 1971
- Age: 54 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA
- Current Residence: California, USA
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Religion: Jewish family background
- Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 52 kg (115 lbs)
- Hair Color: Dark Brown
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
Education
- Schooling: Petaluma High School, California (attended)
- Acting training from the American Conservatory Theater programs
Family
- Father: Michael Horowitz
- Mother: Cynthia Palmer
- Siblings: Sunyata Palmer, Jubal Palmer, Uri Horowitz
Career Highlight
| Year | Project Name | Career Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Lucas | Film debut as Rina |
| 1988 | Beetlejuice | Breakthrough role as Lydia Deetz |
| 1989 | Heathers | Became a cult-film icon as Veronica Sawyer |
| 1990 | Edward Scissorhands | Starred opposite Johnny Depp in a career-defining role |
| 1990 | Mermaids | Earned major critical recognition alongside Cher |
| 1992 | Bram Stoker’s Dracula | Played Mina Murray in a major gothic blockbuster |
| 1993 | The Age of Innocence | Received Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 1994 | Little Women | Earned Academy Award nomination for Best Actress |
| 1994 | Reality Bites | Became a symbol of Generation X cinema |
| 1997 | Alien Resurrection | Entered a major science-fiction franchise |
| 1999 | Girl, Interrupted | Executive producer and lead actress; critical success |
| 2000 | Autumn in New York | Major romantic drama role |
| 2006 | A Scanner Darkly | Acclaimed performance in a unique animated sci-fi film |
| 2009 | Star Trek | Joined the iconic Star Trek franchise as Amanda Grayson |
| 2010 | Black Swan | Critically praised supporting role in Oscar-winning film |
| 2015 | Show Me a Hero | Successful return to prestige television |
| 2016 | Stranger Things | Career resurgence as Joyce Byers in the hit Netflix series |
| 2024 | Beetlejuice Beetlejuice | Returned to her iconic role of Lydia Deetz after 36 years |
| 2027 | Wednesday † | Main cast role as Tabitha (upcoming) |
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film/Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Torino Film Festival | International Feature Film Competition | Heathers | Won |
| 1990 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | Mermaids | Nominated |
| 1990 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Actress | Heathers | Nominated |
| 1990 | National Board of Review Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Mermaids | Won |
| 1990 | ShoWest Convention Awards | Female Star of Tomorrow | Winona Ryder | Won |
| 1990 | Young Artist Award | Best Young Artist Starring in a Motion Picture | Great Balls of Fire! | Won |
| 1992 | Sant Jordi Awards | Best Foreign Actress | Edward Scissorhands, Mermaids | Won |
| 1992 | Saturn Awards | Best Actress | Edward Scissorhands | Nominated |
| 1993 | Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actress | The Age of Innocence | Nominated |
| 1993 | BAFTA Film Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | The Age of Innocence | Nominated |
| 1993 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | The Age of Innocence | Won |
| 1993 | Chicago Film Critics Association Awards | Best Supporting Actress | The Age of Innocence | Nominated |
| 1993 | Fangoria Chainsaw Awards | Best Actress | Bram Stoker’s Dracula | Nominated |
| 1993 | National Board of Review Awards | Best Supporting Actress | The Age of Innocence | Won |
| 1993 | New York Film Critics Circle Awards | Best Supporting Actress | The Age of Innocence | Nominated |
| 1993 | Southeastern Film Critics Association Awards | Best Supporting Actress | The Age of Innocence | Won |
| 1994 | Academy Awards | Best Actress | Little Women | Nominated |
| 1994 | Bravo Otto | Best Actress | Little Women | Nominated |
| 1994 | Chicago Film Critics Association Awards | Best Actress | Little Women | Nominated |
| 1994 | Chlotrudis Society Awards | Best Actress | Little Women | Nominated |
| 1994 | Jupiter Award | Best International Actress | The Age of Innocence, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, The House of the Spirits | Won |
| 1994 | Kansas City Film Critics Circle Awards | Best Actress | Little Women | Won |
| 1994 | MTV Movie Awards | Best Kiss | Reality Bites | Nominated |
| 1994 | Smash Hits Poll Winners Party | Best Film Actress | Winona Ryder | Won |
| 1995 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture | How to Make an American Quilt | Nominated |
| 1996 | Grammy Awards | Best Spoken Word Album for Children | The Diary of a Young Girl | Nominated |
| 1996 | MTV Movie Awards | Best Kiss | How to Make an American Quilt | Nominated |
| 1996 | Smash Hits Poll Winners Party | Best Film Actress | Winona Ryder | Nominated |
| 1997 | ShoWest Convention Awards | Female Star of the Year | Winona Ryder | Won |
| 1998 | Blockbuster Entertainment Awards | Favorite Supporting Actress – Sci-Fi | Alien: Resurrection | Won |
| 1998 | Saturn Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Alien: Resurrection | Nominated |
| 1998 | Stinkers Bad Movie Awards | Worst Supporting Actress | Alien: Resurrection | Nominated |
| 2000 | Blockbuster Entertainment Awards | Favorite Actress – Drama | Girl, Interrupted | Nominated |
| 2000 | Hollywood Walk of Fame | Motion Pictures | Winona Ryder | Won |
| 2000 | San Francisco International Film Festival | Peter J. Owens Award | Winona Ryder | Won |
| 2001 | Golden Raspberry Awards | Worst Screen Couple | Autumn in New York | Nominated |
| 2001 | Stinkers Bad Movie Awards | Worst Actress | Autumn in New York | Nominated |
| 2002 | Golden Raspberry Awards | Worst Actress | Mr. Deeds | Nominated |
| 2002 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Movie Actress – Comedy | Mr. Deeds | Nominated |
| 2005 | News & Documentary Emmy Awards | Best Documentary | Independent Lens | Nominated |
| 2009 | Boston Society of Film Critics Awards | Best Cast | Star Trek | Won |
| 2009 | Giffoni Film Festival | Special Award | Winona Ryder | Won |
| 2009 | Scream Awards | Best Cameo | Star Trek | Won |
| 2010 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture | Black Swan | Nominated |
| 2010 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Miniseries or Television Movie | When Love Is Not Enough | Nominated |
| 2010 | Satellite Awards | Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film | When Love Is Not Enough | Nominated |
| 2011 | Alliance of Women Film Journalists | Perseverance Award | Winona Ryder | Nominated |
| 2011 | Movieguide Awards | Most Inspiring Television Acting | When Love Is Not Enough | Nominated |
| 2011 | Prism Awards | Performance in a TV Movie or Miniseries | When Love Is Not Enough | Nominated |
| 2016 | Critics’ Choice Television Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Movie/Miniseries | Show Me a Hero | Nominated |
| 2016 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Drama | Stranger Things | Nominated |
| 2016 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series | Stranger Things | Nominated |
| 2016 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series | Stranger Things (Season 1) | Won |
| 2017 | Dorian Awards | TV Performance of the Year – Actress | Stranger Things | Nominated |
| 2017 | Fangoria Chainsaw Awards | Best TV Supporting Actress | Stranger Things | Won |
| 2017 | iHorror Awards | Best Actress – Horror Series | Stranger Things | Won |
| 2017 | Satellite Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Drama | Stranger Things | Nominated |
| 2017 | Saturn Awards | Best Actress on Television | Stranger Things | Nominated |
| 2017 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series | Stranger Things (Season 2) | Nominated |
| 2017 | MTV Movie & TV Awards | Trending Moment | SAG Awards Reaction | Nominated |
| 2018 | Shorty Awards | GIF of the Year | Winona Ryder’s SAG Awards Reaction | Nominated |
| 2021 | Critics Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Movie/Miniseries | The Plot Against America | Nominated |
| 2022 | Astra TV Awards | Best Actress in a Streaming Series – Drama | Stranger Things | Nominated |
| 2025 | AARP Movies for Grownups Awards | Best Ensemble | Beetlejuice Beetlejuice | Nominated |
| 2025 | Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards | Favorite Movie Actress | Beetlejuice Beetlejuice | Nominated |
| 2025 | Satellite Awards | Best Actress – Comedy or Musical | Beetlejuice Beetlejuice | Nominated |
| 2025 | Saturn Awards | Best Actress in a Film | Beetlejuice Beetlejuice | Nominated |
About Winona Ryder
Winona Ryder is an American actress famous for Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, Little Women, and Stranger Things.
She is 54 years old as of 2026.
No, she is not married.
Joyce Byers in Stranger Things.
Yes, she won a Golden Globe for The Age of Innocence in 1993.