Winona-Ryder

Winona Laura Horowitz professionally known as Winona Ryder was born in Winona Minnesota. The name was given to her by her parents after the town in which she grew in. Her father Michel Horowitz, and mother Cynthia Palmer are authors and editors. Ryder's mother and father are both Jewish. Ryder believes herself to be Jewish. The actress is the younger sister of Uria who is half-sister to Jubal and Sunyata. Ryder along with her whole family moved to California's Mendocino County at the age of seven. Ryder was just seven. The family resided in an area without electric power. Ryder, who was an avid reader aged 12 became a book worm due to the fact that Ryder was not able to access television. Ryder began taking acting classes at the age of Ryder was 12years old and was enrolled in classes at the American Conservatory Theatre. Her first role was a success on the large screen in 1986 aged 15 years old. young. Ryder was bullied at her high school. Ryder hoped that her actions would bring about a change. However, it didn't come to pass. Still, she pursued her dreams. Beetlejuice which was a 1988 Tim Burton film, was her first major breakthrough. Ryder was later cast in success in roles. In 1993 Ryder was twice nominated for Academy Awards. One of the nominations was for her part In The Age of Innocence.