An icon of 1990s film, actress Winona Ryder first earned a loyal following for giving unusual depth and inner life to teen characters in films like “Heathers” (1989) and “Edward Scissorhands” (1990). Her enormous, expressive brown eyes and a radiance that reminded early champion Tim Burton of the "timeless old movie stars" went on to become a favorite element in period dramas like “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” (1992), “The Age of Innocence” (1994) and “The Crucible” (1996), as well as the perfect angst-ridden teen in films like “Reality Bites.” Personally, the nineties “It” girl’s love life
She was the "it" girl of the '90s, a Generation-X version of Audrey Hepburn with a pixie haircut, waif-like presence, and big brown eyes. Her natural, girlish style and too-smart-for-her-own-good attitude was a breath of fresh air…
Attended San Francisco's prestigious American Conservatory Theatre
Joined Amnesty International at the age of 12
1985
At age 13, discovered by talent scout Deborah Lucchesi who observed her performing a monologue from her favorite author J.D. Salinger's "Franny & Zooey" at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theatre
1986
Film acting debut, "Lucas"; film shot during her eighth-grade summer vacation
1987
Co-starred with veterans Jason Robards and Jane Alexander in "Square Dance"
