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Natalie Wood was an acclaimed American actress known for her roles in Miracle on 34th Street and other films, starting at age 4.
Natalie Wood was an American actress known for her iconic roles in films such as "West Side Story" (1961), "Splendor in the Grass" (1961) and "Rebel Without a Cause" (1955). Wood earned three Oscar nominations for her performances in these films, and is also remembered as a timeless Hollywood beauty and style icon.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1938</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Natalie Wood is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On July 20, 1938, Natalie Wood was born in San Francisco, California.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1943</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Film Debut</div><div class='timeline-text'>At the age of 5, Natalie made her film debut in "Happy Land".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1955</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Starring Role in "Rebel Without a Cause"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Natalie received an Academy Award nomination for her role in this iconic film.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1961</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Role in "West Side Story"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Natalie starred as Maria in the musical film "West Side Story".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1972</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Brief Hiatus from Acting</div><div class='timeline-text'>Natalie took a break from acting to focus on her personal life.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1979</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Return to Acting</div><div class='timeline-text'>Natalie returned to acting with a role in the TV movie "The Cracker Factory".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1981</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Tragic Death</div><div class='timeline-text'>Natalie tragically passed away in a drowning accident on November 29, 1981.</div></div></div>
Natalie Wood was an acclaimed American actress, born on July 20, 1938 and passed away at the age of 43 on November 29, 1981. She is best known for her iconic roles in films like 'West Side Story' (1961) and 'Rebel Without a Cause' (1955).
