Winona Ryder Parents: Meet Michael Horowitz, Cynthia Palmer

Winona Ryder was born to Cynthia Palmer Istas and Michael D. Horowitz. Her mother Cynthia is an author, video producer, and editor, and her father Michael is an author, editor, publisher, and antiquarian bookseller.

Winona Ryder’s father is from a Russian Jewish and Romanian Jewish family. Michael Horowitz also worked as an archivist for psychologist Timothy Leary.

Winona Ryder attended Kenilworth Junior High and enrolled at the American Conservatory Theater in nearby San Francisco, where she took her first acting lessons. In 1989, Ryder graduated from Petaluma High School with a 4.0 GPA.

Winona Ryder is an award-winning American actress who rose to prominence for her diverse performances in various genres in the 1990s. Winona Laura Horowitz was born on October 29, 1971, in Winona, Minnesota, United States of America.

Winona Ryder made her film debut in Lucas (1986). In early 2020, Winona Ryder appeared in Squarespace’s Super Bowl commercial which was aired during the first half of the game.

Winona Ryder is a recipient of several accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, alongside nominations for a Grammy Award, a BAFTA Award, and two Academy Awards.