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Born on May 16, 1955 in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, United States, Debra Winger is a television actor, film actor and film producer. That puts Debra Winger at 71 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes James Monroe High School (California) and California State University, Northridge.
My Take
Debra Winger fascinates me precisely because she walked away. Three Best Actress nominations for An Officer and a Gentleman, Terms of Endearment, and Shadowlands put her at the center of 1980s Hollywood, yet she never seemed to crave the machine that wanted her. From Cleveland Heights to Cal State Northridge, she carried an unfussy, almost defiant honesty into every role. I value performers who keep their integrity over their wattage, and Winger is the patron saint of that stance. Her best work feels raw and unguarded, the opposite of vanity acting, and that is exactly why she still matters.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Debra Winger
- Name (Japanese)
- デブラ・ウィンガー
- Reading
- でぶら・うぃんがー
- Born
- May 16, 1955 (age 71)
- Origin
- Cleveland Heights, Ohio, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / film producer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Goat
2. Background
- High school
- James Monroe High School (California)
- University
- California State University, Northridge
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Debra Winger born?
Debra Winger was born on May 16, 1955 and is 71 years old.
Where is Debra Winger from?
Debra Winger is from Cleveland Heights, Ohio, United States.
What does Debra Winger do?
Debra Winger works as actor, television actor, film actor, film producer.
Where did Debra Winger study?
Debra Winger attended California State University, Northridge.
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