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Jennifer Grey is an American actress who starred in the film Dirty Dancing opposite Patrick Swayze, a sleeper hit that would become one of the biggest films of the 1980s. She had previously appeared with Patrick Swayze in John Milius's cold war drama Red Dawn as 'Toni', one of the 'Wolverines', a group of renegade teenagers fighting for their country during World War III... See full bio »

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in New York City, New York, USA
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2013 In Your Eyes (post-production)
Diane
 
2011 The Bling Ring (TV movie)
Iris Garvey
 
2010 House M.D. (TV series)
Abbey
– Unplanned Parenthood (2010) … Abbey
 
2009 The New Adventures of Old Christine (TV series)
Tracey
– Love Means Never Having to Say You're Crazy (2009) … Tracey
 
2008-2009 Phineas and Ferb (TV series)
Dr. Gevaarlijk / Librarian / Louisa Patel
– Phineas and Ferb's Quantum Boogaloo (2009) … Librarian (voice)
– Hide and Seek/That Sinking Feeling (2009) … Louisa Patel (voice)
– The Monster of Phineas-n-Ferbenstein/Oil on Candace (2008) … Dr. Gevaarlijk (voice)
 
2008/I Keith
Caroline
 
2008 Redbelt
Lucy Weiss
 
2007 John from Cincinnati (TV series)
Daphne, Meyer's Fiancée
– His Visit: Day Nine (2007) … Daphne, Meyer's Fiancée
– His Visit: Day Seven (2007) … Daphne, Meyer's Fiancée
– His Visit: Day Five (2007) … Daphne, Meyer's Fiancée
 
2006 The Road to Christmas (TV movie)
Claire Jameson
 
2002 Ritual
Dr. Alice Dodgson
 
1999-2001 It's Like, You Know... (TV series)
Jennifer Grey / Gwenifer
– Hoop Dreams (2001) … Jennifer Grey
– Lust for Life (2001) … Jennifer Grey
– Raw Deal (2001) … Jennifer Grey
– The Quick and the Dead (2001) … Jennifer Grey
– Walking Tall (2001) … Jennifer Grey
See all 26 episodes »
 
2000 Bounce
Janice Guerrero
 
1998 Since You've Been Gone (TV movie)
Patty Reed
 
1998 Outrage (TV movie)
Sally Casey
 
1997 The Player (TV movie)
Stephanie Granatelli
 
1997 Red Meat
Candice
 
1996 Lover's Knot
Megan Forrester
 
1996 Portraits of a Killer
Elaine Taylor
 
1995 The West Side Waltz (TV movie)
Robin Ouiseau
 
1995 Fallen Angels (TV series)
Ginger Allen
– A Dime a Dance (1995) … Ginger Allen
 
1995 Friends (TV series)
Mindy
– The One with the Evil Orthodontist (1995) … Mindy
 
1993 A Case for Murder (TV movie)
Kate Weldon
 
1992 Wind
Kate Bass
 
1991 Eyes of a Witness (TV movie)
Christine Baxter
 
1990 If the Shoe Fits (TV movie)
Kelly Carter/Prudence
 
1990 Criminal Justice (TV movie)
Liz Carter
 
1990 Murder in Mississippi (TV movie)
Rita Schwerner
 
1989 Bloodhounds of Broadway
Lovey Lou
 
1988 Gandahar
Airelle (voice: English version)
 
1987 Dirty Dancing
Frances 'Baby' Houseman
 
1986 The Equalizer (TV series)
Valerie Jacobs
– A Community of Civilized Men (1986) … Valerie Jacobs
 
1986 Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Jeanie Bueller
 
1984-1985 ABC Afterschool Specials (TV series)
Carol Schwartz / Laura Eller
– Cindy Eller: A Modern Fairy Tale (1985) … Laura Eller
– The Great Love Experiment (1984) … Carol Schwartz (as Jenny Grey)
 
1985 American Flyers
Leslie
 
1984 The Cotton Club
Patsy Dwyer
 
1984 Red Dawn
Toni
 
1984 Reckless
Cathy Bennario
 
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1989 Bloodhounds of Broadway (performer: "I Surrender, Dear")
 
Show ShowSelf (17 titles)
2011 Inside Story: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2011 Strictly Come Dancing (TV series)
Herself - Guest Judge
– Week 6: The Results (2011) … Herself - Guest Judge
– Week 6: Bonfire Night Special (2011) … Herself - Guest Judge
 
2011 Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Episode #8.24 (2011) … Herself
 
2011 The Wendy Williams Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 27 September 2011 (2011) … Herself
 
2010 The View (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 24 November 2010 (2010) … Herself
 
2010 Dancing with the Stars (TV series)
Herself - Contestant
– Episode #11.20 (2010) … Herself - Contestant
– Episode #11.19 (2010) … Herself - Contestant
– Episode #11.18 (2010) … Herself - Contestant
– Episode #11.17 (2010) … Herself - Contestant
– Episode #11.16 (2010) … Herself - Contestant
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1992-2010 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #19.29 (2010) … Herself
– Episode dated 18 October 1999 (1999) … Herself
– Episode dated 27 April 1999 (1999) … Herself
– Episode #1.74 (1992) … Herself
 
2009-2010 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 21 September 2010 (2010) … Herself
– Episode dated 10 September 2010 (2010) … Herself
– Episode dated 9 September 2010 (2010) … Herself
– Episode dated 8 September 2010 (2010) … Herself
– Episode dated 1 September 2010 (2010) … Herself
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2005 AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movie Quotes: America's Greatest Quips, Comebacks and Catchphrases (TV special documentary)
Herself
 
1999-2000 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 15 November 2000 (2000) … Herself
– Episode dated 22 March 1999 (1999) … Herself
 
2000 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Dirty Dancing (2000) … Herself
 
2000 VH-1 Where Are They Now? (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Music Movie Stars (2000) … Herself
 
1999 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Herself
– Jennifer Grey (1999) … Herself
 
1993 The 45th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Audience Member
 
1988 The 60th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter: Best Original Score
 
1988 The 45th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
 
1988 The 14th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV documentary)
Herself - Co-Presenter: Favourite Drama Motion Picture
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (5 titles)
2011 Special Collector's Edition (TV series)
 
2010 The 82nd Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Frances 'Baby' Houseman/Jeanie Griswold (uncredited)
 
2009 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
 
2004 Retrosexual: The 80's
 
2004 101 Biggest Celebrity Oops (TV special documentary)
Herself - #88: Jennifer Grey by a Nose
 

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Alternate Names:

Jenny Grey

Height:

5' 3" (1.60 m)
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Personal Quote:

On the death of Patrick Swayze, she stated, "When I think of him, I think of being in his arms when we were kids, dancing, practicing the lift in the freezing lake, having a blast doing this tiny little movie we thought no one would ever see. He was a real cowboy with a tender heart. Which is why it was not surprising to me that the war he waged on his cancer was so courageous and dignified... See more »

Trivia:

Her father, Joel Grey, sang "Razzle-Dazzle", from "Chicago", when he hosted The Muppet Show in 1976. In Dirty Dancing, her character's father is played by Jerry Orbach, who originated the role of "Billy Flynn" in "Chicago", which includes singing the song "Razzle-Dazzle". See more »

Star Sign:

Aries