Natalie woods sister lana wood also became an actress wood aged 7 later appeared as a german orphan in tomorrow is forever in 1946 the director welles later said that she was a born professional wood later signed with the 20th century fox studio for her first major role in the movie miracle on 34th street. Natalie wood was one of hollywood golden stars and a legend both on and off the silver screen born to russian immigrants wood found herself in the spotlight as a child capturing the audiences hearts in the holiday classic miracle on 34th street 1947. Natalie wood was an actress who enrolled her ballet classes as a small child at the age of 4 wood landed she again won over fans with her first starring role in miracle on 34th street