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Debra Winger

  • Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
  • Birthday: May 16, 1953

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 i…more

Career Milestones

  • 2008

    Nominated for the 2008 Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female (“Rachel Getting Married”)

  • 2008

    Played Anne Hathaway's emotionally unavailable mother in Jonathan Demme's "Rachel Getting Married"

  • 2008

    Wrote a book based on her personal recollections titled, Undiscovered

  • 2005

    Co-starred in the HBO film "Sometimes in April" about the Rwandan Genocide of 1994

  • 2005

    Directed by husband, Arliss Howard in the Lifetime movie, "Dawn Anna"; received an Emmy nomination for portraying a woman dealing with severe brain disease and family tragedy

Awards

  • 1984

    National Society of Film Critics Award: Best Actress

  • 1983

    ShoWest Award: Female Star of the Year

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