Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood (1938–1981) was an American actress whose roles in films such as Rebel Without a Cause, West Side Story, and Splendor in the Grass made her a major star.

Rebel Without a Cause: A 1955 drama film starring James Dean, Natalie Wood, and Sal Mineo as troubled teenagers and their families. Wood’s Judy made her a prominent figure in this landmark portrayal of teenage alienation.
James Dean: An American actor whose three major starring films made him an enduring symbol of youthful rebellion. He co-starred with Wood in Rebel Without a Cause and helped define its teenage tension.
Child actor: An actor who performs professionally during childhood. Wood’s film career began when she was a young child.
Academy Award for Best Actress: An annual award presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for a leading female film performance. Wood received three nominations in this category, including for Splendor in the Grass.
West Side Story: A 1961 musical film adapting Romeo and Juliet through rival New York street gangs. Wood starred as Maria in the film, though Marni Nixon supplied her singing voice.
Robert Redford: An American actor and filmmaker whose film career began in the 1960s. He co-starred with Wood in This Property Is Condemned and Inside Daisy Clover.
Hollywood studio system: The vertically integrated production and distribution system that dominated American filmmaking from the 1920s through the 1950s. Wood’s early career developed within a studio culture that shaped child performers’ work and public images.
Golden Globe Award: An award recognizing achievements in film and television, presented by the Golden Globes organization. Wood won a Golden Globe for her television performance in From Here to Eternity.
Splendor in the Grass: A 1961 drama film about two Kansas teenagers whose romance is constrained by social expectations. Wood’s performance as Deanie earned her an Academy Award nomination.
Marni Nixon: An American singer who dubbed the singing voices of actresses in several major film musicals. Nixon sang Maria’s songs for Wood in West Side Story.

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