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Debra Winger Biography

Birth Name:

Mary Debra Winger

Birth Place:

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Profession

Actor

Fast Facts

Is named after her father's favorite actress, Debra Paget
Worked as a tour guide at an amusement park before she became an actress
Was partially paralyzed for several months after she was thrown from a truck when she was 18
Provided the vocal recordings that were remixed to create the voice of the alien in the movie E
T
Published a book of essays and poems called Undiscovered in 2008

2009Critics' Choice Awards-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
2005Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
1994BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1994Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
1993Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1983Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
1982Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1981BAFTA Film Awards-Most Outstanding Newcomer to Leading Film Roles: nominated
1981Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
1981Golden Globe-New Star of the Year - Actress: nominated