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Molly Ringwald

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Molly released an album at the age of 6 entitled, "I Wanna Be Loved By You, Molly Sings". She is the youngest daughter of Bob Ringwald, the blind jazz pianist. At age five she starred in a stage production of "Alice in Wonderland", playing the dormouse. See full bio »

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Molly Kathleen Ringwald
in Roseville, California, USA
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2008-2013 The Secret Life of the American Teenager (TV series)
Anne Juergens
– Thank You and Goodbye (2013) … Anne Juergens
– All My Sisters with Me (2013) … Anne Juergens
– Untying the Knot (2013) … Anne Juergens
– To Each Her Own (2013) … Anne Juergens
– Hedy's Happy Holiday House (2012) … Anne Juergens
See all 94 episodes »
 
2011 Psych (TV series)
Nurse McElroy
– Shawn Interrupted (2011) … Nurse McElroy
 
2006 An American Girl on the Home Front (TV movie)
Mrs. Helen McIntire
 
2006 The Wives He Forgot (TV movie)
Charlotte Saint John
 
2006 Medium (TV series)
Kathleen Walsh
– The Darkness Is Light Enough (2006) … Kathleen Walsh
 
2003 The Tulse Luper Suitcases, Part 1: The Moab Story
 
2002 The Big Time (TV movie)
Marion Powers
 
2001 Not Another Teen Movie
Flight Attendant
 
2001 Cowboy Up
Connie
 
2000 The Translator (short)
Julie Newman
 
2000 The $treet (TV series)
Devyn Alden
– Propheting on Losses (2000) … Devyn Alden
 
2000 In the Weeds
Chloe
 
2000 The Giving Tree
Penelope
 
2000/I Cut
Vanessa Turnbill/Chloe
 
2000 The Outer Limits (TV series)
Allison Channing
– Judgment Day (2000) … Allison Channing
 
1999 Kimberly
Nancy
 
1999 Teaching Mrs. Tingle
Miss Banks
 
1999 Requiem for Murder
Anne Winslow
 
1998 Twice Upon a Time (TV movie)
Beth Sager
 
1998 Since You've Been Gone (TV movie)
Claire the Fan
 
1998 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Anne Frank
– Steve Buscemi/Third Eye Blind (1998) … Anne Frank (voice)
 
1998 Titey (short)
Anne Frank (voice)
 
1997 Office Killer
Kim Poole
 
1996 Townies (TV series)
Carrie Donovan
– I'm with Stupid (1996) … Carrie Donovan
– Thanksgiving (1996) … Carrie Donovan
– It's Go Time (1996) … Carrie Donovan
– Things That Go Bump in the Water (1996) … Carrie Donovan
– Adventures of Rebound Girl (1996) … Carrie Donovan
See all 15 episodes »
 
1996 Remember WENN (TV series)
Angela Colton
– Sight Unseen (1996) … Angela Colton
 
1996 Bastard Brood
Susan
 
1995 Malicious
Melissa Nelson
 
1995 Baja (video)
Bebe Stone
 
1994 Seven Sundays
Janet Gifford
 
1994 The Stand (TV mini-series)
Frannie Goldsmith
– The Stand (1994) … Frannie Goldsmith
– The Betrayal (1994) … Frannie Goldsmith
– The Dreams (1994) … Frannie Goldsmith
– The Plague (1994) … Frannie Goldsmith
 
1994 Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade (short)
Teresa Tatum
 
1993 Face the Music
Lisa Hunter
 
1992 Something to Live for: The Alison Gertz Story (TV movie)
Alison Gertz
 
1990 Betsy's Wedding
Betsy Hopper
 
1990 Strike It Rich
Cary
 
1990 Women and Men: Stories of Seduction (TV movie)
Kit
 
1988 Fresh Horses
Jewel
 
1988 For Keeps?
Darcy Elliot Bobrucz
 
1987 The Pick-up Artist
Randy Jensen
 
1987 King Lear
Cordelia (uncredited)
 
1987 P.K. and the Kid
P.K. Bayette
 
1986 Tall Tales & Legends (TV series)
Jenny Smith
– Johnny Appleseed (1986) … Jenny Smith
 
1986 Pretty in Pink
Andie Walsh
 
1985 Surviving (TV movie)
Lonnie
 
1985 The Breakfast Club
Claire Standish
 
1984 Sixteen Candles
Samantha Baker
 
1983 Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone
Niki
 
1983 Packin' It In (TV movie)
Melissa Webber
 
1982 Tempest
Miranda Dimitrius
 
1979-1980 The Facts of Life (TV series)
Molly Parker
– The New Girl: Part 2 (1980) … Molly Parker
– Dope (1980) … Molly Parker
– Molly's Holiday (1980) … Molly Parker
– Running (1980) … Molly Parker
– Adoption (1980) … Molly Parker
See all 14 episodes »
 
1979-1980 Diff'rent Strokes (TV series)
Molly Parker
– The Slumber Party (1980) … Molly Parker
– The Girls School (1979) … Molly Parker
 
Show ShowMusic Department (1 title)
The Secret Life of the American Teenager (TV series) (performer: theme music - 19 episodes, 2008-2010) (performer: theme - 1 episode, 2010)
– Accentuate the Positive (2010) (performer: theme music)
– Mistakes Were Made (2010) (performer: theme)
– The Rhythm of Life (2010) (performer: theme music)
– Let's Try That Again (2010) (performer: theme music)
– The Second Time Around (2010) (performer: theme music)
See all 20 episodes »
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
1994 The Stand (TV mini-series)
– The Betrayal (1994) (performer: "The Star-Spangled Banner")
– The Dreams (1994) (performer: "Amazing Grace")
 
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
2006 Madison Class of '64 (short) (in tribute to)
 
2006 No Day But Today: The Story of 'Rent' (video documentary) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (49 titles)
2013 Today (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 8 May 2013 (2013) … Herself
 
2010-2013 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 24 April 2013 (2013) … Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 22 June 2010 (2010) … Herself
 
2008-2013 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 27 March 2013 (2013) … Herself
– Episode dated 19 March 2010 (2010) … Herself
– Episode dated 16 June 2009 (2009) … Herself
– Episode dated 20 June 2008 (2008) … Herself
 
2012 Lorraine (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Episode dated 10 October 2012 (2012) … Herself
 
2012 Weekend Today (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 18 August 2012 (2012) … Herself - Guest
 
2012 The Talk (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 11 June 2012 (2012) … Herself - Guest
 
2011 RuPaul's Drag U (TV series)
Herself - Judge
– Like a Virgin (2011) … Herself - Judge
 
2011 The Nate Berkus Show (TV series)
Herself
– Color Your Life! Spring's Hottest Color to Transform Your Home and Your Closet (2011) … Herself
 
2011 CBS News Sunday Morning (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 17 April 2011 (2011) … Herself
 
2010 In the House with Peter Bart & Peter Guber (TV series)
– Molly Ringwald/Les Moonves/Julian Nitzberg (2010)
 
2010 Wax On, Fuck Off (short)
Herself
 
2010 Chelsea Lately (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode #4.69 (2010) … Herself - Guest
 
2010 The Wendy Williams Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 11 March 2010 (2010) … Herself
 
2010 The 82nd Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - John Hughes Tribute
 
2010 The Bonnie Hunt Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 15 February 2010 (2010) … Herself
 
2009 The View (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 6 February 2009 (2009) … Herself
 
2009 Reading Rockets (TV series)
Herself
 
2008 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 30 June 2008 (2008) … Herself
 
2008 AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Warren Beatty (TV special)
Herself
 
2008 Guest of Cindy Sherman (documentary)
Herself
 
2007 Greatest Ever 80s Movies (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2007 Greatest Ever Romantic Movies (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2006 The Megan Mullally Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.18 (2006) … Herself
 
2006 The 60th Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
2006 50 Best Chick Flicks (TV documentary)
Host
 
2005 2005 MTV Movie Awards (TV special)
Herself - Award Recipient
 
2004 The Tony Danza Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.55 (2004) … Herself
 
2004 Richard & Judy (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 16 June 2004 (2004) … Herself
 
2004 Biography (TV series documentary)
Herself
– John Stamos (2004) … Herself
 
2003 V Graham Norton (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #4.41 (2003) … Herself
 
2001 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 31 October 2001 (2001) … Herself
 
2000 So Graham Norton (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #4.1 (2000) … Herself
 
2000 The House of Hits (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 4 March 2000 (2000) … Herself
 
2000 Good News Week (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 4 March 2000 (2000) … Herself
 
2000 The 10:30 Slot (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 3 March 2000 (2000) … Herself
 
1999 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Herself
– Molly Ringwald (1999) … Herself
 
1999 Intimate Portrait (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Ally Sheedy (1999) … Herself
 
1998 Celebrity Profile (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Ally Sheedy … Herself
 
1997 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 5 November 1997 (1997) … Herself
 
1994-1996 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #4.232 (1996) … Herself
– Episode #3.112 (1994) … Herself
 
1996 48th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
1996 Moving Pictures (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Episode dated 4 June 1996 (1996) … Herself
 
1996 Lauren Hutton and... (TV series)
Herself
– Molly Ringwald (1996) … Herself
 
1994 The Stand: The Making of... (TV documentary short)
Herself
 
1992 Good Morning America (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 25 March 1992 (1992) … Herself
 
1987 The 59th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter: Best Film Editing
 
1986 The 58th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter: Best Visual Effects
 
1986 Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary (TV movie)
Herself
 
1977 The New Mickey Mouse Club (TV series)
Herself
– Showtime (1977) … Herself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (6 titles)
2005-2007 Biography (TV series documentary)
 
2006 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Saturday TV Funhouse (video)
Anne Frank (archive sound)
 
2006 Life After Tomorrow (documentary)
Herself
 
2006 100 Greatest Teen Stars
Herself
 
2004 Retrosexual: The 80's
 
2001 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
 

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DIY Inside: The 2007 Craft and Hobby Show -- Sew stylish cold-weather wear with Martha and actress Molly Ringwald, with easy how-tos for making cozy mittens from a sweater and a silk-cashmere paisley scarf inspired by a painting. Plus, leaf-shaped coasters to add a pretty fall touch to your table. The Secret Life of the American Teenager: : -- Clip: New beginnings, post Teaching Mrs. Tingle -- Trailer for Teaching Mrs. Tingle
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(April-June 2003) Starred in Broadway production of "Enchanted April" as Rose. See more »

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Height:

5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Personal Quote:

I have to accept the fact that these films have had a fantastic effect on people, and to deny that doesn't make any sense until I do something that has the same cultural and social impact of those movies. That's just the way it is. See more »

Trivia:

Ranked #1 in VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Teen Stars." See more »

Trademark:

Roles in John Hughes' teen films ( Pretty in Pink, Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, etc.) See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius