A string of roles in campy projects like the TV series “Wonder Woman” (ABC/CBS, 1976-79) gave no indication that Debra Winger was destined to become one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation. In fact, her fiercely committed and emotional performances in such popular and critically regarded films as “Urban Cowboy” (1980) and “An Officer and a Gentleman” (1982) solidified her as a leading performer with few peers. Winger appeared to reach the peak of her popularity and abilities with her turn as a terminally ill daughter in James Brooks’ haunting “Terms of Endearment” (1983), which
Lived in Israel with an Israeli youth program; served in the Israeli army for three months
Return to Los Angeles and joined an acting workshop led by Michael Gazzo
At 18 was involved in an automobile accident and suffered a cerebral hemorrhage as a result; was left partially paralyzed and blind for ten months; after she recovered, decided that she would pursue acting in Los Angeles
1976
Made TV acting debut as the title character's younger sister, Drusilla, in the CBS series "Wonder Woman"
