Debra Winger

Debra Winger is an American actress who rose to prominence in the early 1980s with critically acclaimed performances in films like *Urban Cowboy*, *An Officer and a Gentleman*, and *Terms of Endearment*, earning three Academy Award nominations.

Known for her intense screen presence and husky voice, she developed a reputation for being difficult to work with and took extended breaks from Hollywood.

She returned to acting in supporting roles in the 2000s and beyond.

filmography

Urban Cowboy

City dweller affecting western style

craft

method acting

Performance through lived emotion

naturalistic · vulnerability · improvisation · authenticity · commitment · preparation · immersion · subtlety · nuance

collaborators

John Travolta

Anthony Hopkins · Tom Hanks

persona

unconventional

Departing from standard practice

independent spirit · reclusive · candid · nonconformist · integrity · authenticity · comeback · retirement · resurgence

accolades

Academy Award

Top Hollywood honor

critically acclaimed · overlooked · snubbed · film awards

Opposites
acting style and persona

Debra WingerMeryl Streep

Julia Roberts · Bo Derek · Meg Ryan · Sandra Bullock · Goldie Hawn

relationship with hollywood

Debra WingerJulia Roberts

Meryl Streep · Nicole Kidman · Reese Witherspoon · Sandra Bullock · Tom Hanks

Family

Debra, Winger, wing, wings, winged, winging, wingless, winger, wingers

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G