Natalie Wood

Description: (Actress)

Natalie Wood was a famous Russian-American film and television actress who appeared in 56 movies in her career. She started out young and began acting at the age of four. At the age of eight, she acted in one of the most successful films of her life, ‘Miracle on 34th Street.’ She also found fame in the industry as a teen actress with movies like ‘Rebel Without a Cause,’ ‘West Side Story,’ etc. Wood became a successful Hollywood actress, receiving three ‘Academy Award’ nominations before reaching the age of 25. Her versatility as an actress helped her to establish herself in the world of cinema and she went on to win many awards in her acting career. These awards include the ‘Star of Tomorrow Award’ from the ‘National Association of Theatre Owners,’ three ‘Golden Globe Awards,’ the ‘Mar del Plata Film Festival Award,’ etc. Wood had a troubled personal life which affected her professional life from time to time. She was married to her childhood crush and actor Robert Wagner. She met her death at the age of 43 when she drowned while yachting with Wagner and co-star Christopher Walken.

Overview

Birthday July 20, 1938 (Cancer)
Born In United States
Alternative names Natalie Zacharenko
Height 157 cm
City San Francisco, California
Died on November 29, 1981
Spouse/Ex- Richard Gregson (m. 1969–1972), Robert Wagner (m. 1972–1981) (m. 1957–1962)
Parents Nikolai Stepanovich Zakharenko
Maria Stepanovna
Children Courtney Brooke Wagner, Natasha Gregson Wagner
Relatives Lana Wood, Olga Viripaeff

Did you know

How did Natalie Wood die? Natalie Wood died by drowning off the coast of Catalina Island, California on November 29, 1981.
What were some of Natalie Wood's most popular movies? Some of Natalie Wood's most popular movies include "Rebel Without a Cause," "West Side Story," and "Splendor in the Grass."
Did Natalie Wood have any children? Yes, Natalie Wood had two children, Natasha Gregson Wagner and Courtney Brooke Wagner.
What was Natalie Wood's ethnicity? Natalie Wood was of Russian descent on her father's side and Ukrainian descent on her mother's side.
Did Natalie Wood have any siblings? Yes, Natalie Wood had one sister named Lana Wood, who is also an actress.
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