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Jennifer Grey: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Jennifer Grey? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Jennifer Grey (born March 26, 1960) is an American actress. She made her acting debut with the film Reckless (1984), and had her breakthrough with the teen comedy film Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986). She earned worldwide fame starring as Frances "Baby" Houseman in the romantic drama film Dirty Dancing (1987), which earned her 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.

Quick facts about Jennifer Grey

  • Full name: Jennifer Grey
  • Born: 1960-03-26
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q232927

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Who is Jennifer Grey?

Jennifer Grey (born March 26, 1960) is an American actress.

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Jennifer Grey is United States.

When was Jennifer Grey born?

Jennifer Grey was born on 1960-03-26.

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