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Winona Ryder Fast Facts

By CNN Library
updated 12:52 PM EST, Mon January 21, 2013

(CNN) -- Here's is a look at the life of Winona Ryder, an Oscar-nominated actress.

Personal:
Birth date: October 29, 1971

Birth place: Winona, Minnesota

Birth name: Winona Laura Horowitz

Father: Michael, a rare books dealer, Horowitz

Mother: Cynthia (Istas) Horowitz.

Timeline:
1986 - Makes her film debut in "Lucas."

1994 - Oscar nomination and Golden Globe win for Best supporting Actress in "Age of Innocence."

1995 - Oscar nomination for Best Actress in "Little Women."

October 6, 2000 - Receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

December 12, 2001 - Is arrested at the Beverly Hills Saks Fifth Avenue, charged with four felony counts and is released on $20,000 bail.

June 14, 2002 - At her arraignment, Ryder enters a not guilty plea

October 16, 2002 - Drug charges against Ryder are dismissed.

October 24 2002 - Ryder's trial begins.

November 6, 2002 - The jury reaches a verdict after 5 hours of deliberation. Ryder is found not guilty of burglary, guilty of vandalism, and guilty of grand theft.

December 6, 2002 - Ryder is sentenced to three years probation, psychological and drug counseling, 480 hours of community service and $10,000 in fines and restitution.

June 18, 2004 - A judge reduces the charges against Ryder from felonies to misdemeanors as she has completed 480 hours of community service at the City of Hope Cancer Center.

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