Natalie Portman's early life and educational background laid the foundation for her future success in acting.
Birth
June 9, 1981
Natalie Portman was born Natalie Hershlag in Jerusalem, Israel, on her mother's birthday. Her first language was Hebrew, which she still speaks fluently.
Move to the United States
1984
At the age of three, Portman's family moved to the United States for her father's residency in Maryland.
Relocation to Connecticut
1988
Portman and her family relocated to Connecticut before moving to Long Island in 1990.
Education
1990s
Portman attended the Solomon Schechter Day School of Nassau County on Long Island and later studied ballet and modern dance at the American Theater Dance Workshop and the Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts.
