Natalie Wood Actress Date of Birth: 20.07.1938 Country: USA

1. Biography of Natalie Wood
2. Early Career and Marriage
3. Tragic End
4. Marital Struggles and Other Relationships
5. Notable Films

Biography of Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood, born in San Francisco, California, USA, was known as the most beautiful and scandalous actress of her time. The mystery surrounding her death still remains unsolved. Natalie, also known as Natasha Gurdina, was the daughter of a Russian architect and a French ballerina. She knew she was talented and incredibly beautiful, and believed that the world should be at her feet.

Early Career and Marriage

Natalie began her acting career at the age of four and by the age of eight, she was already earning a thousand dollars a week and essentially supporting her parents. At the age of 18, she married Robert Wagner, and this marked the beginning of a new life for her. Unfortunately, her beloved husband was destined to play a fatal role in her life.

Tragic End

On the stormy night of November 30, 1981, Natalie Wood's body was found by fishermen in the Los Angeles area. She was wearing a nightgown, a red jacket, and socks. The body was quickly identified as Natalie Wood, as she was known by almost everyone as the Queen of Hollywood at that time. Meanwhile, her husband Robert Wagner and his close friend and film partner Christopher Walken were peacefully sleeping on their drifting yacht, named "Splendor."

The events that took place between these intoxicated individuals on that fateful evening remain unclear to this day. The criminal case was closed under the pretext that a high alcohol content was found in the actress's blood. The investigator dismissed it as a "simple accident." However, no one paid attention to the fact that Natalie Wood's life was insured for thirteen million dollars, which her husband would receive upon her death.

Marital Struggles and Other Relationships

It was later revealed by their daughter, Courtney Wagner, that their married life consisted of constant scandals. They separated several times, but were always drawn back to each other by some higher force. In the gaps between divorces, Natalie had a brief romance with Warren Beatty, got married to English theater agent Richard Gregson and had a daughter named Natasha with him. However, no other man compared to Robert Wagner, and in 1971, Natalie accepted his proposal for the second time. Sadly, the arguments continued, mostly fueled by jealousy. Natalie could not stand to see her husband showing attention to other women. In Hollywood, she was known as the "Queen of Scandals," and people feared her like fire. She greatly disrupted the lives of many. After yet another argument, her husband invited her to spend the weekend on their yacht, "Splendor."

Notable Films

Throughout her career, Natalie Wood starred in numerous memorable films. Some of her notable works include:

1. "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir" - 1947
2. "Rebel Without a Cause" - 1955
3. "The Searchers" - 1956 (Western)
4. "Splendor in the Grass" - 1961
5. "West Side Story" - 1961
6. "Sex and the Single Girl" - 1964 (Romantic comedy)
7. "The Great Race" - 1965 (Comedy)
8. "Inside Daisy Clover" - 1965