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Jennifer Grey
Jennifer Grey
Age 66 years (Mar 26, 1960)
Birthplace New York City, New York, USA
Movies 24
TV Shows 14

Jennifer Grey

Actress
An American actress born in New York, Jennifer Grey became a defining face of 1980s cinema. She played Ferris's exasperated sister in 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' (1986), but achieved lasting fame as Baby, the coming-of-age heroine of the smash 'Dirty Dancing' (1987), one of the decade's most beloved romances. The daughter of actor Joel Grey, she later won the celebrity edition of 'Dancing with the Stars'. Though her leading run was brief, her turn opposite Patrick Swayze secured her a permanent place in popular film history.
An American actress born in New York, Jennifer Grey became a defining face of 1980s cinema. She played Ferris's exasperated sister in 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' (1986), but achieved lasting fame as Baby, the coming-of-age heroine of the smash 'Dirty Dancing' (1987), one of the decade's most beloved romances. The daughter of actor Joel Grey, she later won the celebrity edition of 'Dancing with the Stars'. Though her leading run was brief, her turn opposite Patrick Swayze secured her a permanent place in popular film history.
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No Friends
Mindy
2025
Wish You Were Here
Mom
★ 6.4
2025
A Real Pain
Marcia
★ 6.8
2024
American Dad!
Baby Houseman (voice)
★ 7.0
2024Season 21
Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match
Jennifer Grey (voice)
★ 6.8
2023
Dollface
Sharon
★ 7.0
2022Season 2
Grey's Anatomy
Carol Dickinson
★ 8.2
2019
The Conners
Janelle
★ 6.9
2019Season 2
Bittersweet Symphony
Eleanor Roberts
★ 5.3
2019
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jennifer Grey and where are they from?
Jennifer Grey is 66 years old, born on March 26, 1960 in New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Jennifer Grey?
Jennifer Grey is best known for roles in Dirty Dancing, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, A Real Pain.
How many movies has Jennifer Grey been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), Jennifer Grey has appeared in 24 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Jennifer Grey's first movie?
The career of Jennifer Grey began with Reckless (1984).
What is Jennifer Grey's most recent movie or series?
Jennifer Grey's most recent release is No Friends, which premiered on May 18, 2025.
What TV shows has Jennifer Grey appeared in?
On television, Jennifer Grey has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, Friends, House, American Dad!.
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Jennifer Grey
Jennifer Grey
1960-03-26 · New York City, New York, USA

Jennifer Grey (born March 26, 1960) is an American actress. She made her acting debut in the film Reckless (1984) and had her breakthrough in the teen comedy  Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986). She earned worldwide fame starring as Frances "Baby" Houseman in the romantic drama film Dirty Dancing (1987), for which she received a Golden Globe Award nomination. Her other feature films include Red Dawn (1984), The Cotton Club (1984), Bloodhounds of Broadway(1989), Bounce (2000), Redbelt (2008), The Wind Rises (2013), In Your Eyes (2014), Bittersweet Symphony (2019), and A Real Pain (2024).

Grey's early television work includes the made-for-TV films Murder in Mississippi (1990), Criminal Justice (1990), and If the Shoe Fits as Kelly Carter / Prudence (1990). She starred as herself in the series It's Like, You Know... (1999–2001), won season eleven of the dancing competition series Dancing with the Stars (2010) and starred as Judy Meyers in the Amazon Prime Video comedy Red Oaks (2014–2017). Her voice work in film and television includes the 2018 film Duck Duck Goose and the 2008–2014 animated television series Phineas and Ferb.Jennifer Grey, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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