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Jennifer Grey

Biography

Jennifer Grey

Jennifer Grey is best known for her iconic portrayal of Baby in the beloved film classic Dirty Dancing, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress, and for her breakout role, as Matthew Broderick’s sister in John Hughes’s Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Her numerous film, television and theater credits span decades. More recently, she starred in the acclaimed series "Red Oaks" and won season 11 of "Dancing with the Stars." Grey is currently teaming up with Lionsgate as executive producer and to star in the long-awaited Dirty Dancing sequel. Grey lives in Los Angeles.

Jennifer Grey

Books by Jennifer Grey

Out of the Corner: A Memoir
by Jennifer Grey - Memoir, Nonfiction

Jennifer Grey takes readers on a vivid tour of the experiences that have shaped her --- from her childhood as the daughter of Broadway and film legend Joel Grey, to the surprise hit with Patrick Swayze that made her America’s sweetheart, to her inspiring season 11 win on ABC’s "Dancing with the Stars." Throughout this intimate narrative, Grey richly evokes places and times that were defining for a generation --- from her wild child nights in New York’s club scene, to her roles in quintessential movies of the 1980s. With self-deprecating humor and frankness, she looks back on her unbridled, romantic adventures in Hollywood. And with enormous bravery, she shares the devastating fallout from a plastic surgery procedure that caused the sudden and stunning loss of her professional identity and career.