Jennifer Grey, the American actress known for her iconic role in the 1987 film Dirty Dancing. She has also appeared in other notable films and television shows.
Key roles and career highlights
Frances "Baby" Houseman in Dirty Dancing (1987): Grey is best known for this role, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress.
Jeanie Bueller in Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986): She played the jealous older sister of the main character.
Other films: Her acting credits also include Red Dawn (1984), The Cotton Club (1984), and Red Oaks (2014–2017).
Dancing with the Stars (2010): Grey was a contestant and won season 11 of the dancing competition series.
Personal life and family
Born: March 26, 1960, in New York City.
Family: Her father is the Academy Award-winning actor Joel Grey, and her mother is former actress and singer Jo Wilder.
Marriage and daughter: She was married to actor Clark Gregg from 2001 to 2021, and they have one daughter.
Cosmetic surgery
In the early 1990s, Grey underwent two rhinoplasty procedures.
The surgeries significantly altered her appearance and made her almost unrecognizable from her Dirty Dancing role, an experience she has openly discussed.
Other notable individuals
The search results also mention other individuals named Jennifer Gray, including:
A British actress: Active in the mid-20th century.
A CEO: Jennifer Gray of Zoos Victoria in Australia.
A barrister: Specializing in immigration law in the UK and also a children's author.
An academic: Jennifer Gray, who teaches at Tennessee Tech University.
A vocalist: A vocalist based in Australia.
