Jennifer Grey - Actor Profile

Jennifer Grey

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
43Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 26, 1960
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Jennifer Grey

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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jennifer Grey, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Jennifer Grey Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jennifer Grey reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 43 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jennifer Grey's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 28% of Jennifer Grey's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Ferris Bueller's Day Off, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jennifer Grey Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jennifer Grey's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jennifer Grey has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Wish You Were Here Mom Average Similar →
2024 A Real Pain Marcia Hit Similar →
2023 Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match Jennifer Grey / Sareena (voice) Hit Similar →
2023 Gwen Shamblin: Starving for Salvation Gwen Shamblin Hit Similar →
2019 I Am Patrick Swayze Self Hit Similar →
2019 Bittersweet Symphony Eleanor Roberts Flop Similar →
2019 Untogether Josie Flop Similar →
2018 Duck Duck Goose Edna (voice) Average Similar →
2014 In Your Eyes Diane Hit Similar →
2012 Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2011 Inside Story: Ferris Bueller's Day Off Self Hit Similar →
2011 The Bling Ring Iris Garvey Flop Similar →
2008 Keith Caroline Hit Similar →
2008 Redbelt Lucy Weiss Average Similar →
2006 The Road to Christmas Claire Jameson Average Similar →
2006 Who Is Ferris Bueller? Self Flop Similar →
2006 The Making of Ferris Bueller's Day Off: Production Stories Self Flop Similar →
2002 Ritual Dr. Alice Dodgson Flop Similar →
2000 Bounce Janice Guerrero Average Similar →
1998 Since You've Been Gone Patty Reed Flop Similar →
1998 Outrage Sally Casey Average Similar →
1997 Red Meat Candice Flop Similar →
1996 Lover's Knot Megan Forrester Flop Similar →
1996 Portraits of a Killer Elaine Taylor Flop Similar →
1995 The West Side Waltz Robin Ouiseau Flop Similar →
1993 A Case for Murder Kate Weldon Flop Similar →
1992 Wind Kate Bass Average Similar →
1991 Eyes of a Witness Christine Baxter Flop Similar →
1990 If the Shoe Fits Kelly Carter / Prudence Average Similar →
1990 Criminal Justice Liz Carter Average Similar →
1990 Murder in Mississippi Rita Schwerner Hit Similar →
1989 Bloodhounds of Broadway Lovey Lou Average Similar →
1989 Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre Self (voice) Flop Similar →
1987 Dirty Dancing Frances "Baby" Houseman Hit Similar →
1986 Ferris Bueller's Day Off Jeanie Bueller Super Hit Similar →
1985 Cindy Eller: A Modern Fairy Tale Laura Eller Flop Similar →
1985 American Flyers Leslie Average Similar →
1984 The Cotton Club Patsy Dwyer Hit Similar →
1984 Red Dawn Toni Average Similar →
1984 Reckless Cathy Bennario Average Similar →
N/A Untitled Dirty Dancing Sequel Frances 'Baby' Houseman Flop Similar →
N/A Grief Night Club Dr. J (voice) Flop Similar →
N/A Soapbox - Flop Similar →

Jennifer Grey - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jennifer Grey?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jennifer Grey is "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Jennifer Grey acted in?

Jennifer Grey has been featured in at least 43 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jennifer Grey?

Other notable films include "Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen", "Dirty Dancing", and "In Your Eyes".

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