Molly Ringwald
Molly Ringwald is a renowned American actress known for her roles in iconic teen films of the 1980s. She gained fame with movies such as 'Sixteen Candles' and 'The Breakfast Club.' Ringwald is celebrated for her distinctive voice and ability to portray relatable characters, earning... Read More
Known for
The Breakfast Club (1985)
Five high school students from different walks of life endure a Saturday detention under a power-hungry principal. The disparate group includes rebel John, princess...
Sixteen Candles (1984)
"My sister was obsessed with the 1950s and the music of the period. It was her 16th birthday, and we celebrated together, in the...
The Kissing Booth (2018)
When teenager Elle's first kiss leads to a forbidden romance with the hottest boy in high school, she risks her relationship with her best...
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
One Night OnlyTwo love-starved strangers crash into each other on the one night of the year when single people are allowed to... |
Linda | |
| 2026 |
Run AmokA teenage girl decides to stage a musical reenactment of a tragedy that took place at her high school 10... |
Aunt Val | |
| 2025 |
Everybody Wants to Be Gen XSome of the generation’s most iconic creators reflect on how the cohort once synonymous with slacking came to leave such... |
Self | |
| 2025 |
The New Yorker at 100Hard-hitting journalism. Era-defining fiction. Witty cartoons. The New Yorker marks its 100th anniversary with this look at its past, present... |
Self | |
| 2025 |
MontaukChildhood friends set out to find treasure on a mysterious private island and discover the secrets behind the family who... |
Wolcott | |
| 2025 |
Simple Minds: Everything Is PossibleBest known for their megahit ’80s anthem "Don't You (Forget About Me)”—made famous in John Hughes’ The Breakfast Club—Simple Minds... |
Self | |
| 2024 |
BRATSIn the 1980s, Andrew McCarthy was part of a young generation of actors who were set to take over Hollywood... |
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | |
| 2023 |
Catherine & MichaelAn unhappily married couple visits their do-everything-right friends for a supposedly fun weekend upstate. But when their fragile relationship crumbles,... |
Naomi | |
| 2023 |
Bad ThingsA weekend getaway for a few friends at a snowy hotel becomes a psychological tailspin and bloody nightmare. |
Miss Auerbach | |
| 2023 |
PursuedAfter the death of her father a young woman starts to investigate her mother’s new boyfriend, but she makes a... |
Carol | |
| 2023 |
Judy Blume ForeverThe radical honesty of the books by young adult fiction pioneer Judy Blume changed the way millions of readers understood... |
Self | |
| 2022 |
DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer StoryThis series examines the gruesome and horrific true crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer and the systemic failures that enabled one of... |
Shari Dahmer | |
| 2022 |
The BearCarmy, a young fine-dining chef, comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop. As he fights to transform... |
Moderator | |
| 2022 |
A Brief History of UsWhen you are in a long-term relationship, you sometimes feel you are no longer an individual but a part of... |
Narrator (voice) | |
| 2022 |
Single Drunk FemaleA public flame-out at a New York media company forces 20-something alcoholic Samantha Fink to seize the only chance she... |
Alice | |
| 2021 |
The Kissing Booth 3It’s the summer before Elle heads to college, and she has a secret decision to make. Elle has been accepted... |
Mrs. Flynn | |
| 2021 |
HouseBrokenA dog named Honey leads a group of neighborhood animals in group therapy sessions. |
Milly (voice) | |
| 2020 |
The Kissing Booth 2With college decisions looming, Elle juggles her long-distance romance with Noah, changing relationship with bestie Lee and feelings for a... |
Mrs. Flynn | |
| 2019 |
CreepshowA young boy's horror comic book comes to life in this anthology series of terrifying tales. |
Mrs. Porter (segment "Sibling Rivalry") | |
| 2019 |
Tales of the CityMary Ann returns to present-day San Francisco and is reunited with her daughter and ex-husband, twenty years after leaving them... |
Claire's Mother | |
| 2019 |
All These Small MomentsA teenage boy's infatuation with a woman he sees on the bus further complicates his already tumultuous adolescence. |
Carla Sheffield | |
| 2018 |
SiberiaLucas, a diamond trader who travels to Saint Petersburg to arrange a sale, discovers that his Russian business partner has... |
Gabby | |
| 2018 |
The Kissing BoothWhen teenager Elle's first kiss leads to a forbidden romance with the hottest boy in high school, she risks her... |
Mrs. Flynn | |
| 2018 |
Always at The CarlyleThe iconic Carlyle hotel has been an international destination for a particular jet set as well as a favorite haunt... |
Self | |
| 2017 |
Drop the MicBased on a popular segment on "The Late Late Show With James Corden" and emceed by rapper-actor Method Man and... |
Self | |
| 2017 |
SPF-18Eighteen-year-old Penny Cooper spent years pining for heartthrob surfer Johnny Sanders Jr. before his father’s tragic death brought them closer... |
Linda Sanders | |
| 2017 |
FEUDAnthology series of famous feuds with the first season based on the legendary rivalry between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford... |
Joanne Carson | |
| 2017 |
RiverdaleSet in the present, the series offers a bold, subversive take on Archie, Betty, Veronica and their friends, exploring the... |
Mary Andrews | |
| 2016 |
King CobraIt’s 2006, YouTube is in its infancy, and internet porn is still behind a paywall. Taking the stage name Brent... |
Amy | |
| 2016 |
Raising ExpectationsPaige and her husband Wayne have worked hard at raising their five children. They succeeded four times! With Emmett around,... |
Paige Wayney | |
| 2015 |
Jem and the HologramsAs a small-town girl catapults from underground video sensation to global superstar, she and her three sisters begin a one-in-a-million... |
Aunt Bailey | |
| 2015 |
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertStephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
Bad NightWhen Kate and Abby are mistaken for famous art thieves, their fun night out quickly goes from good to bad. |
The Collector | |
| 2015 |
Odd Mom OutAcclaimed author Jill Kargman plays a version of herself as she navigates the treacherous and elite ecosystem of New York's... |
Joy Greene | |
| 2014 |
Wishin' and Hopin'Felix Funicello is a Catholic school fifth-grader in 1964, whose claim to fame is his cousin Annette Funicello, the famous... |
Madame Frechette | |
| 2014 |
MeA down and out actress secretly sells a reality show about her friend, a delusional eccentric, a once famous creator... |
Pepper Folly | |
| 2014 |
Rainbow BriteThe Adventures of 8 Year old girl Rainbow Brite. It is a reboot of the series of the same name,... |
Dark Princess | |
| 2014 |
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon FilmsA documentary about the rise and fall of the Cannon Film Group, the legendary independent film company helmed by Israeli... |
Self - Actress | |
| 2014 |
Late Night with Seth MeyersSeth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2014 |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonAfter Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in... |
Self | |
| 2012 |
Doc McStuffinsA young African-American girl aspires to be a doctor like her mom. |
Darla (voice) | |
| 2011 |
More Business of Being BornExecutive Producer Ricki Lake and Filmmaker Abby Epstein follow their landmark documentary,'The Business of Being Born', with an all-new, four... |
Self [Part 3] | |
| 2010 |
The TalkA panel of well-known news and entertainment personalities discussing current events, pop culture, contemporary issues, family, celebrity and the trending... |
Self | |
| 2010 |
Wax On, Fuck OffRalph Macchio, once a former teen idol, once on top the world in the 80s. Now he is a family... |
Self | |
| 2010 |
Who Do You Think You Are?From roots in the Deep South to the slums of New Jersey, "Who Do You Think You Are?" follows the... |
Self | |
| 2009 |
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenBravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2008 |
Sincerely YoursDocumentary about the making and impact of "The Breakfast Club." |
Claire Standish (archive footage) (uncredited) | |
| 2008 |
The Secret Life of the American TeenagerAmy and her friends at Grant High learn to define themselves while they navigate the perilous waters of contemporary adolescence.... |
Anne Juergens | |
| 2006 |
Life After TomorrowWomen who have played orphans in "Annie" are brought together in this documentary. |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2006 |
Molly: An American Girl on the Home FrontMolly is a girl living in the year 1944 and WWII has brought many changes to Molly's life. An English... |
Helen McIntire | |
| 2006 |
The Megan Mullally ShowTwo-time Emmy Award-winner Megan Mullally, coming off eight seasons as wisecracking socialite Karen Walker on NBC's "Will & Grace," moves... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2006 |
Rachael RayRachael Ray, also known as The Rachael Ray Show, is an American talk show starring Rachael Ray that debuted in... |
Unknown character | |
| 2006 |
The Wives He ForgotWhen a man, beaten and bloody, stumbles into the law office of Charlotte Saint John, she discovers that he has... |
Charlotte Saint John | |
| 2006 |
PsychThanks to his police officer father's efforts, Shawn Spencer spent his childhood developing a keen eye for detail (and a... |
McElroy | |
| 2005 |
MediumAllison Dubois works in the District Attorney’s office using her natural intuition about people and her ability to communicate with... |
Kathleen Walsh | |
| 2004 |
The Tony Danza ShowThe Tony Danza Show was a daytime variety talk show that premiered on September 13, 2004 in syndication and was... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2002 |
The Big TimeIn 1948 Manhattan, a diverse group of people are committed to making the fledgling Empire Network a success. Among them:... |
Marion Powers | |
| 2002 |
Cowboy Up"Cowboy Up" is a celebration of the risk-taking, daredevil personalities of modern rodeo. In the world of professional bull riding,... |
Connie | |
| 2002 |
In the Darkness of TimeConceived as a reflection on the theme of time at the turn of the millennium, "Dans le noir du temps"... |
(archive footage) (uncredited) | |
| 2001 |
Not Another Teen MovieOn a bet, a gridiron hero at John Hughes High School sets out to turn a bespectacled plain Jane into... |
Flight Attendant | |
| 2000 |
The $treetThe $treet is an American television drama series about a small brokerage house called Belmont Stevens located in New York... |
Devyn Alden | |
| 2000 |
In the WeedsIt's Martha's first night as a waitress in an upscale New York restaurant. Veteran Chloe shows her the ropes and... |
Chloe | |
| 2000 |
The Giving TreeNine former schoolmates, staying at a secluded mountain cabin for a reunion, try to figure out why one of their... |
Penelope | |
| 2000 |
CutA group of film students set out to finish filming a movie that was never completed after its director was... |
Vanessa Turnbill / Chloe | |
| 1999 |
KimberlyFour young men fall in love with the same woman. When they all find themselves attracted by Kimberly, hey vow... |
Nancy | |
| 1999 |
Teaching Mrs. TingleA bright high-school senior has her impending status as valedictorian jeopardized when her bitter history teacher, Mrs. Tingle, gives her... |
Miss Banks | |
| 1999 |
Requiem for MurderAnne Winslow hosts a popular classical music radio show. Detective Lou Heinz discovers Anne is connected to a series of... |
Anne Winslow | |
| 1998 |
Twice Upon a TimeAn unhappy woman makes a wish for a different life which whisks her to a parallel world where she falls... |
Beth Sager | |
| 1998 |
Since You've Been GoneThe story of a 10th anniversary High School reunion, told through the eyes of a doctor who was humiliated on... |
Claire the Fan | |
| 1998 |
TiteyA Saturday Night Live parody of a (fictional) Walt Disney film of the famous Titanic. Jason Alexander provides the voice... |
Anne Frank (voice) | |
| 1997 |
Office KillerWhen Dorine Douglas' job as proofreader for Constant Consumer magazine is turned into an at-home position during a downsizing, she... |
Kim Poole | |
| 1997 |
The ViewABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1996 |
TowniesLife-long friends Carrie, Shannon and Denise grew up together. Now in their mid-twenties, the threesome work together as waitresses but... |
Carrie Donovan | |
| 1996 |
The Daily ShowThe World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture. |
Self (voice) | |
| 1996 |
The Daily ShowThe World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture. |
Self - Guest | |
| 1996 |
BajaOn the run from a drug deal gone wrong, a beautiful young woman escapes across the border only to find... |
Bebe Stone | |
| 1996 |
Enfants de salaudSylvette, a sassy waitress, Sandro, a macho guy, Sophie, a shy bourgeoisie, and Susan, an American actress, do not know... |
Susan | |
| 1996 |
Remember WENNThe personal and professional lives of the staff of fictional Pittsburgh radio station WENN in the early 1940s, before and... |
Angela Colton | |
| 1995 |
MaliciousA mystery woman turns vengeful after a college athlete dumps her following a one-night stand. |
Melissa Nelson | |
| 1995 |
The Outer LimitsAnthology series of composed of distinct story episodes, sometimes with a plot twist at the end, with occasional recurring story... |
Allison Channing | |
| 1995 |
Seven SundaysDodo, a French man living in Florida, has one goal in life: Get by without working. Difficult to implement without... |
Janet Gifford | |
| 1994 |
The StandAfter a deadly plague kills most of the world’s population, the remaining survivors split into two groups - one led... |
Frannie Goldsmith | |
| 1994 |
Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade25 years after committing a double murder, Karl Childers is going to be released from an institution for the criminally... |
Teresa Tatum | |
| 1993 |
Intimate PortraitIntimate Portrait is a biographical television series on the Lifetime Television cable network focusing on different celebrities, which includes interviews... |
Self | |
| 1993 |
Late Night with Conan O'BrienStepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1993 |
Face the MusicTensions run high when a recently-divorced couple are given an offer they can't refuse. Once well-established movie songwriters, Lisa and... |
Lisa Hunter | |
| 1992 |
Something to Live for: The Alison Gertz StoryAn AIDS-stricken woman becomes a leader in the struggle to educate people about the disease and its prevention. |
Alison Gertz | |
| 1990 |
Betsy's WeddingOffbeat fashion student Betsy Hopper and her straight-laced investment-banker fiancé Jake Lovell just want an intimate little wedding reception, but... |
Betsy Hopper | |
| 1990 |
Women and Men: Stories of SeductionAn erotic anthology based on classic short stories, chronicling the complicated relations between the sexes: a salesman seduces a woman... |
Kit | |
| 1990 |
Strike It RichA London accountant on his honeymoon gets swept away by gambling fever. |
Cary | |
| 1988 |
Fresh HorsesA Cincinnati college student breaks off his engagement to his wealthy fiancée after he falls in love with a backwoods... |
Jewel | |
| 1988 |
King LearA descendant of Shakespeare tries to restore his plays in a world rebuilding itself after the Chernobyl catastrophe obliterates most... |
Cordelia | |
| 1988 |
For KeepsYoung high school couple Darcy Elliot and Stan Bobrucz are one year from graduation, with promising futures ahead of them.... |
Darcy Elliot Bobrucz | |
| 1987 |
The Pick-up ArtistA womanizer meets his match when he falls for the daughter of a gambling addict who is in debt to... |
Randy Jensen | |
| 1987 |
P.K. and the KidP.K. runs away from home because her step-father keeps on harassing her sexually and her mother is ignoring the problem.... |
P.K. Bayette | |
| 1986 |
Johnny AppleseedShelley Duvall acted as host for this 1980s television series about legendary characters and historical events. This volume chronicles Jonathan... |
Jenny Smith | |
| 1986 |
Pretty in PinkAndie is an outcast, hanging out either with her older boss, who owns the record store where she works, or... |
Andie Walsh | |
| 1986 |
Looney Tunes 50th AnniversarySome of the biggest stars in show business pay a fun tribute to Bugs Bunny and the rest of the... |
Self | |
| 1985 |
Tall Tales & LegendsAn anthology series that showcases various mythical characters and incidents throughout history. |
Jenny Smith | |
| 1985 |
The Breakfast ClubFive high school students from different walks of life endure a Saturday detention under a power-hungry principal. The disparate group... |
Claire Standish | |
| 1985 |
SurvivingLonnie and Rick seem to be complete opposites, at first glance. A survivor of suicide, Lonnie is introverted and ill... |
Lonnie | |
| 1984 |
Sixteen CandlesWith the occasion all but overshadowed by her sister's upcoming wedding, angst-ridden Samantha faces her 16th birthday with typical adolescent... |
Samantha Baker | |
| 1983 |
Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden ZoneOn a distant planet inhabited by mutants, two bounty hunters race to rescue three Earth female captives from the clutches... |
Nikki | |
| 1983 |
Packin' It InIn quest of a wholesome place to live: at first the Webbers laugh at their neighbors when they leave L.A.... |
Melissa Webber | |
| 1982 |
TempestA sobering mid-life crisis fuels dissatisfaction in Philip Dimitrius, to the extent where the successful architect trades his marriage and... |
Miranda | |
| 1979 |
The Facts of LifeMrs. Edna Garrett, housemother and dietitian at the Eastland School, teaches a group of girls in her charge how to... |
Molly Parker | |
| 1978 |
Diff'rent StrokesThe series stars Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges as Arnold and Willis Jackson, two African American boys from Harlem who... |
Molly Parker | |
| 1975 |
Saturday Night LiveA late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary... |
Anne Frank (voice) | |
| TBA |
Saturday TV FunhouseA spin-off of the "TV Funhouse" segments on Saturday Night Live, "Saturday TV Funhouse is a dark parody of Bozo... |
Anne Frank (voice) | |
| TBA |
ColumbariumFaced with their grandmother's dying wish, two brothers are tasked with stealing her dead dogs' ashes from her ex-husband, their... |
Unknown character | |
| TBA |
Crazy Sunshine: The Mess We Made17-year-old Lennon struggles with her mental health amid the instability of a fractured family — a single mother trying to... |
Unknown character |
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Got a question about Molly Ringwald?
Molly Ringwald is best known for her roles in 'Sixteen Candles,' 'The Breakfast Club,' and 'Pretty in Pink,' which are considered classics of the teen film genre.
Molly Ringwald has received several nominations, including a nomination for a Young Artist Award for her performance in 'Sixteen Candles.'
Molly Ringwald's first film was 'Tempest' released in 1982, where she starred alongside John Cassavetes and Gena Rowlands.
Molly Ringwald's estimated net worth is approximately $11 million, reflecting her successful career in film and television.
Molly Ringwald is known for her relatable and authentic portrayals, often playing characters that resonate with teenage audiences.
Molly Ringwald has appeared in various television series, including 'The Secret Life of the American Teenager' and 'Riverdale,' showcasing her versatility as an actress.
Molly Ringwald has three children, though their names are not publicly disclosed to maintain their privacy.
Molly Ringwald has a background in jazz music and has released a jazz album titled 'Except Sometimes,' further showcasing her artistic talents.