Natalie Wood (born Natalia Nikolaevna Zakharenko (Russian: Наталья Николаев… Read Full Bio ↴Natalie Wood (born Natalia Nikolaevna Zakharenko (Russian: Наталья Николаевна Захаренко); July 20, 1938 – November 29, 1981) was an American actress.

Wood began acting in movies at the age of four and became a successful child actor in such films as Miracle on 34th Street (1947). A well received performance opposite James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause (1955) earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and helped her to make the transition from a child performer. She then starred in the musicals West Side Story (1961) and Gypsy (1962). She also received Academy Award for Best Actress nominations for her performances in Splendor in the Grass (1961) and Love with the Proper Stranger (1963).

Her career continued successfully with films such as Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969). After this she took a break from acting and had two children, appearing in only two theatrical films during the 1970s. She was married to actor Robert Wagner twice, and to producer Richard Gregson. She had one daughter by each: Natasha Gregson and Courtney Wagner. Her younger sister, Lana Wood, is also an actress. Wood starred in several television productions, including a remake of the film From Here to Eternity (1979) for which she won a Golden Globe Award.

Wood drowned near Santa Catalina Island, California at age 43. She had not yet completed her final film, the science fiction drama Brainstorm (1983) with Christopher Walken, which was released posthumously.

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Natalie Wood was yachting with her husband and a friend, when she disappeared.

- Comments by Lana Wood and the captain of the yacht "Splendor" have caused LA police to reopen the case.

- Wood's sister Lana is interested in "the truth coming out," but no new implications have yet been made.

US police reportedly are to re-open an investigation into the death of screen legend Natalie Wood, the "West Side Story" star who died in mysterious circumstances while yachting in 1981.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) on Thursday said new information had come to light over the death, which was deemed an accident at the time but which has long fueled speculation.

Wood drowned aged 43 while boating off of Catalina Island, near Los Angeles on November 29, 1981. Her death was investigated by the LASD and the LA County Coroner's Office, who ruled it was an accident.
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"Recently, Sheriff's Homicide Investigators were contacted by persons who stated they had additional information about the Natalie Wood Wagner drowning," said an LASD statement.

In response, the Sheriff's Homicide Bureau "has decided to take another look at the case," it added.

Wood -- born Natalia Nikolaevna Zakharenko to Russian emigre parents in San Francisco -- enjoyed a glittering Hollywood career, and is best known for classic movies including "West Side Story," and, "Rebel Without a Cause."

Wood and husband Robert Wagner -- whom she had married for a second time in 1972 -- were spending the Thanksgiving weekend on their yacht the "Splendour," with actor friend Christopher Walken as their guest.

They had eaten at a dockside restaurant before returning to the boat to drink, when a heated row erupted between Wagner and Walken.

Wood left to go to the master cabin, and eventually the two men calmed down -- but when Wagner returned to the cabin she was not there. She was believed to have come up on deck to tie a loose dinghy.

She was later found drowned about a mile away from the yacht. Police reports said she was wearing a long nightgown, socks and a down jacket, and had multiple bruises on her body and arms, and an abrasion on her left cheek.
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"I have gone over it so many millions of times with people. Nobody heard anything," said Wagner, quoted by the LA Times.

Last year the actress' sister Lana Wood and the captain of the yacht, Dennis Davern, asked the sheriff's office to re-open the case, although it was not clear if Thursday's announcement was in response to that.

Lana Wood told CNN last year that she believes a fierce argument between her sister and husband on the yacht's back deck preceded Wood's drowning, but said she does not suspect foul play.

"I just want the truth to come out, the real story," she said, according to the broadcaster.

LA County Sheriff Lee Baca told the newspaper that that homicide detectives want to talk to the captain based on comments he had made recounting the case on its 30th anniversary.

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Natalie Wood Lyrics

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There's a place for us, somewhere a place for us
Peace and quiet and open air, wait for us somewhere

There's a time for us, someday a time for us
Time together with time to spare, time to learn, time to care

Someday, somewhere, we'll find a new way of living
We'll find a way of forgiving, somewhere

There's a place for us, a time and place for us
Hold my hand and we're half-way there, hold my hand and I'll take you there

Somehow, someday, somewhere

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Somewhere" by Natalie Wood & Richard Beymer portray a sense of hope for a brighter future. The repeated phrase "there's a place for us" creates a feeling of possibility and a belief that a better world exists. The line "peace and quiet and open air" suggests that this place is a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, where individuals can find solace and relaxation. The second stanza refers to the idea of time and how it is necessary for growth and development. It speaks to the importance of dedicating time to one's relationships and personal growth, with the hope that this time will lead to a deeper understanding of both oneself and others. The final stanza expresses optimism for the future and acknowledges that there may be struggles along the way, but there is hope for a new way of living.

Overall, the song's lyrics portray the idea of finding one's place in the world, of learning to understand and care for others, and of finding peace and love in that journey. It is a timeless message that continues to resonate with audiences today.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a place for us, somewhere a place for us
We believe that there is a perfect, exclusive place for us in this world

Peace and quiet and open air, wait for us somewhere
This special place gives us a sense of calm and free space, waiting to shelter us at some unknown location

There's a time for us, someday a time for us
We wait patiently for that special time to arrive when we can fully share our love and connect with each other

Time together with time to spare, time to learn, time to care
During that time, we'll have each other with much time left to grow and support one another, while gaining knowledge and showing compassion

Someday, somewhere, we'll find a new way of living
Eventually, in the right place and moment, it'll come to us to transition towards a life that better aligns with our vision and values

We'll find a way of forgiving, somewhere
In that new life, forgiveness will play a significant role whose meaning will be clearer as we approach an appropriate destination

There's a place for us, a time and place for us
That new life will only be possible with the correct timing and place to merge our love and pursue our fate

Hold my hand and we're half-way there, hold my hand and I'll take you there
Our love and support for each other will be all we need to face that challenging journey until we reach a halfway point. Then, I will carry you with me safely the rest of the way.

Somehow, someday, somewhere
Although unsure of how, when, or where, we believe that our shared destiny will take us towards that chosen place and time.

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