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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.
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)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Goat
- Origin
- Cleveland Heights, Ohio, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / film producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- James Monroe High School (California)
- University
- California State University, Northridge
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Debra Winger born?
Born May 16, 1955 (age 71).
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.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.