Winona Ryder's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Winona Ryder. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Winona Ryder, born Winona Laura Horowitz, is a celebrated American actress. She gained prominence in the late 1980s playing unconventional roles and solidified her career with powerful dramatic performances throughout the 1990s. Ryder has received numerous awards including a Golden Globe and has been nominated for two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and a Grammy Award, marking her significant contributions to the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1987: Starring in Square Dance

In 1987, Winona Ryder starred in Square Dance, where she played a teenage character creating a bridge between a traditional farm and a large city. She won acclaim for her performance.

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1990: Starring Roles in Edward Scissorhands, Mermaids, and Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael

In 1990, Winona Ryder starred in Edward Scissorhands with Johnny Depp, Mermaids with Cher and Christina Ricci, and Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael with Jeff Daniels.

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October 1993: Release and Acclaim for The Age of Innocence

In October 1993, The Age of Innocence, starring Winona Ryder, was released and received critical praise. Ryder won a Golden Globe and received Academy Award and BAFTA nominations for her role as May Welland.

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1993: Oscar Nomination for The Age of Innocence

In 1993, Winona Ryder earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal in The Age of Innocence.

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1994: Oscar Nomination for Little Women

In 1994, Winona Ryder earned an Oscar nomination for Best Actress for her portrayal in Little Women.

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1994: Starring in Reality Bites and Little Women

In 1994, Winona Ryder starred in Reality Bites, a Generation X drama, and Little Women, an adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's novel. She also made a guest appearance in The Simpsons episode "Lisa's Rival".

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1995: Starring in How to Make an American Quilt and Narrating Anne Frank's Diary

In 1995, Winona Ryder starred in How to Make an American Quilt and narrated Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl, earning a Grammy Award nomination for the narration.

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1997: Starring in Alien Resurrection and ShoWest Award

In 1997, Winona Ryder starred as an android in Alien Resurrection, which grossed $161 million worldwide and earned her a Blockbuster Entertainment Award. At the 1997 ShoWest event, she also received the 'Female Star of the Year' award.

April 2000: Receiving the Peter J. Owens Award

In April 2000, Winona Ryder was awarded the Peter J. Owens Award at the San Francisco Film Festival.

October 6, 2000: Receiving a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

On October 6, 2000, Winona Ryder received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

June 18, 2004: Felony charges reduced to misdemeanors

On June 18, 2004, Superior Court Judge Elden Fox reviewed Winona Ryder's probation report and observed that she had served 480 hours of community service, and the felonies were reduced to misdemeanors.

December 2005: Finished Probation

In December 2005, Winona Ryder finished her probation.

2006: Career Return with Independent Films

In 2006, Winona Ryder made a career return with appearances in several independent films, including The Darwin Awards and A Scanner Darkly.

2011: Roles in Black Swan, Stay Cool, When Love Is Not Enough, and The Dilemma

In 2011, Winona Ryder played an aging ballet star in Black Swan and starred in Stay Cool and When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story, for which she was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award. She also appeared in The Dilemma.