Winona Ryder, 1971
Actors · October 29, 1971
Winona Ryder
★ HOW OLD IS WINONA RYDER?
Winona Ryder is 54 years old, born October 29, 1971 in United States · Scorpio.
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★ LEDE
About
Winona Ryder built a '90s legacy on two Oscar nominations and roles that ranged from goth comedy to period drama. Born in 1971, the American actress rose to prominence after Beetlejuice (1988), then earned consecutive Best Supporting and Best Actress nods for The Age of Innocence (1993) and Little Women (1994). A 2001 shoplifting arrest sidelined her career, but Stranger Things (2016–2025) revived it—she's a Scorpio with a Life Path 3.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Winona Ryder claimed the '90s through a mix of quirky charisma and dramatic range, earning two Academy Award nominations and a Golden Globe. Born October 29, 1971, in the United States, she made her film debut in Lucas (1986), then pivoted from the dark comedy Beetlejuice (1988) to more substantial roles: the satirical Heathers (1989), Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands (1990), and Francis Ford Coppola's Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992). Her back-to-back Oscar bids came for playing a socialite in The Age of Innocence and Jo March in Little Women (both early '90s). She followed with Reality Bites (1994), How to Make an American Quilt (1995), and the critically acclaimed Girl, Interrupted (1999). A highly publicized 2001 shoplifting arrest derailed her momentum; she largely withdrew from acting through the early 2000s. Her comeback began with Star Trek (2009) and Black Swan (2010), but her most visible recent work is the Netflix series Stranger Things (2016–2025), where she plays Joyce Byers and earned a third Golden Globe nomination. She has also appeared in HBO's The Plot Against America (2020) and reprised her Beetlejuice role for the 2024 sequel. As an American actor, Ryder's work spans comedy, horror, period drama, and prestige television. Born under Scorpio, her Life Path number is 3.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Ryder made her film debut in Lucas (1986). She was cast in small parts before Beetlejuice (1988) launched her into the spotlight with her role as Lydia Deetz, a goth teenager.
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Trivia
- She earned two consecutive Oscar nominations in the early 1990s—Best Supporting Actress for The Age of Innocence (1993) and Best Actress for Little Women (1994)—before the decade ended.
- Her 2001 arrest for shoplifting generated sustained negative media coverage and led her to step back from acting for several years.
- Stranger Things marked her major career resurgence; the Netflix role as Joyce Byers ran from 2016 to 2025 and brought her a third Golden Globe nomination.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Winona Ryder gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 3 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Pop SmokeRabbit · 1999
- Rob KardashianRabbit · 1987
CHALLENGING
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- PinkPantheress
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Winona Ryder?
- Winona Ryder is 54 years old (born October 29, 1971).
- When is Winona Ryder's birthday?
- Winona Ryder was born on October 29, 1971.
- What is Winona Ryder's zodiac sign?
- Winona Ryder is a Scorpio, born October 29, 1971.
- What is Winona Ryder's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Winona Ryder was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Winona Ryder from?
- Winona Ryder is from United States.
- What does Winona Ryder do?
- Winona Ryder is a actor.
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