Actor

Natalie Wood: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 68
on screen: 1943–2023
box office: $86.1M
nominations: 4
average score: 70

Born: July 20, 1938
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, U.S.
Full name: Natalie Zacharenko
Citizenship: United States
Occupations: Actress
Years active: 1943-1981
Spouses: Robert Wagner, Richard Gregson
Children: 2

Biggest hits

The Best Natalie Wood Movies

The films of Natalie Wood that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: West Side Story (1961) leads with $44.1M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Natalie Wood's Career in Numbers

Natalie Wood's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Natalie Wood works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Happy Land (1943) to Natalie Wood: An American Murder Mystery (2018), and the 1950s were the busiest decade.

Natalie Wood Movies by Decade

1940s 10
1950s 17
1960s 11
1970s 7
1980s 3
1990s 2
2010s 2

The 1950s were Natalie Wood's busiest decade, with 17 films.

Natalie Wood Movies by Genre

Drama 18
Comedy 8
Romance 7
Documentary 3
Action 3
War 2
Fantasy 2
Music 1
Sci-Fi 1
Crime 1

Drama is the genre Natalie Wood has worked in most, with 18 films, ahead of comedy (8).

Natalie Wood Career Milestones

First film: Happy Land 1943
Biggest box office hit: West Side Story $44.1M worldwide
Newest film: Natalie Wood: An American Murder Mystery 2018

68 credits

Natalie Wood Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Natalie Wood is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 70. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Natalie Wood Movies as an Actor

Natalie Wood in Documentaries & Specials

4 nominations

Natalie Wood: Awards & Nominations

4 nominations across 3 award bodies, from 1956 to 1963. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

Oscars 2 nominations
BAFTA 1 nomination
Golden Globes 1 nomination

16th British Academy Film Awards
- Natalie Wood: Nominated Best Foreign Actress Splendor in the Grass
34th Academy Awards
- Natalie Wood: Nominated Best Actress Splendor in the Grass
19th Golden Globe Awards
- Natalie Wood: Nominated Best Actress – Drama Splendor in the Grass
The 28th Academy Awards
- Natalie Wood: Nominated Best Supporting Actress Rebel Without a Cause

Biography

Who Is Natalie Wood?

Natalie Wood was born in San Francisco, California, U.S. in 1938. Credited on films since 1943, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Natalie Wood (born Natalie Zacharenko on July 20, 1938) was an accomplished American actress. Starting her career in film at the young age of four, Wood later received critical acclaim for her transition to young adult roles. She secured a co-starring role in Miracle on 34th Street at eight and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in her teens for her performance in Rebel Without a Cause. Her career continued with remarkable performances in musical films like West Side Story and movies such as Sex and the Single Girl and The Great Race.

By the 1970s, after a brief hiatus and giving birth to two daughters, she made her return to acting, mostly on television. Wood received a Golden Globe Award for her work in a television remake of From Here to Eternity. However, her career was cut short at the age of 43 when she tragically drowned near Santa Catalina Island during the production of her comeback film Brainstorm. The circumstances of her death remain a topic of speculation and controversy.

Works with

Who Natalie Wood Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Natalie Wood shares the most films with. Robert Wagner comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Rock Hudson (6).

FAQ

Natalie Wood: Questions & Answers

How many movies Natalie Wood has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Natalie Wood been in?

Natalie Wood is credited on 68 films, from 1943 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Natalie Wood's highest-grossing movie?

West Side Story (1961) is Natalie Wood's biggest box office hit, with $44.1M worldwide, ahead of The Last Married Couple in America (1980) ($12.8M). Across every film with box office figures, Natalie Wood's movies have made $86.1M.

Natalie Wood's biggest hits

What is the best Natalie Wood movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Natalie Wood's best-rated film is Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind (2020) with a score of 70.

Best Natalie Wood movies, ranked

Has Natalie Wood won an Oscar?

Natalie Wood has been nominated for 2 Oscars but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Natalie Wood has 0 wins from 4 nominations.

What is Natalie Wood's newest movie?

The most recent film on Natalie Wood's filmography is Paul Newman: The Restless (2023), in the role of Self (archive footage).

Who does Natalie Wood work with most often?

Natalie Wood shares the most films with Robert Wagner (6 films), Rock Hudson (6 films) and Bing Crosby (4 films).

The Best Natalie Wood Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 68 credits.

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