Born Dallas, a 5th-generation Texan. Father, Russell K. Wieder, was an internationally accredited fencing master and coach of fencing, wrestling and combative sports at Texas A&M University. Mother: Wanda Myers. Anna holds BFA & MA degrees (with honors) in Theater from Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Studied at the Lee Strasberg Institute in NYC, 1980-82. First film appearance: "The Money Pit" (1986). Latest project: "Everyday."