Natalie Wood (born Natalia Nikolaevna Zakharenko; July 20, 1938 November 29, 1981) was an American actress who began her career in film as a child actor and successfully transitioned to young adult roles. She was the recipient of four Golden Globes, and received three Academy Award nominations.Wood began her acting career at age 4 and was given a co-starring role at age 8 in Miracle on 34th Stree...