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Melanie Griffith

Actress

Melanie Griffith

  • Born: 9 August 1957, New York City, New York, USA
  • Estimated net worth: $40 million

Melanie Griffith is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Working Girl' and 'Something Wild.' She has enjoyed a diverse career spanning several decades, earning acclaim for her performances and unique voice. Griffith is recognized for her…

About Melanie Griffith

Melanie Griffith is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Working Girl' and 'Something Wild.' She has enjoyed a diverse career spanning several decades, earning acclaim for her performances and unique voice. Griffith is recognized for her ability to portray strong, complex female characters, often blending drama with comedic elements.

Born
9 August 1957, New York City, New York, USA
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Spouses
Antonio Banderas (1996-2015), Steven Bauer (1981-1989), Peter Griffith (1976-1977)
Children
3 (Alexander Bauer, Dakota Johnson, Stella Banderas)
Parents
Tippi Hedren, Peter Griffith
Estimated net worth
$40 million

Fun facts about Melanie Griffith

  • Melanie Griffith was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in 'Working Girl' (1988).
  • She is the daughter of actress Tippi Hedren and was raised in the entertainment industry.

Famous Melanie Griffith quotes

“I want to be a strong woman.”
Working Girl, 1988
“You have to be brave to be a woman.”
Something Wild, 1986
“I don't want to be a star. I want to be an actress.”
Nobody's Fool, 1994

Melanie Griffith filmography

Cast (113)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026Melanie Griffith - Die Frau, die Hollywood überlebte MovieSelf (archive footage)8.0
2026By Design MovieNarrator (voice)5.9
2024The Little Pageant That Could MovieSelf (archive footage)
2023Commitment to Life MovieSelf (archive footage)
2022The Kardashians TVSelf8.5
2020The High Note MovieTess7.0
2018Howard MovieKaren (archive footage)6.8
2017The Pirates of Somalia MovieMaria Bahadur6.8
2017Roar: The Most Dangerous Movie Ever Made MovieSelf (archive footage)7.0
2017The Disaster Artist MovieJean Shelton7.1
Show 103 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2016J.L. Family Ranch MovieLaura Lee6.0
2015Day Out of Days MovieKathy4.3
2015Back to the Jurassic MovieTyra6.0
2015Nerd Herd MovieCeleste
2014Automata MovieDr. Susan Dupré / Cleo (voice)5.9
2014Yellow MoviePatsy5.3
2014Thirst MovieSue
2013The Grief Tourist MovieBetsy4.7
2013Call Me Crazy: A Five Film MovieKristin7.0
2012Dino Time MovieTyra (voice)6.0
2012DTLA TVKimberly3.3
2010Raising Hope TVTamara Collins7.5
2010Hawaii Five-0 TVClara Williams7.7
2010A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures MovieSnow (voice)6.1
2010Hot in Cleveland TVMelanie Griffith7.2
2007Viva Laughlin TVBunny2.5
2007Keeping Up with the Kardashians TVSelf7.3
2005Twins TVLee Arnold7.6
2005Lethal Seduction MovieMiranda Wells3.3
2004Happy to Be Nappy and Other Stories of Me MovieSelf (voice)8.0
2003The Ellen DeGeneres Show TVSelf5.6
2003The Night We Called It a Day MovieBarbara Marx5.1
2003Nip/Tuck TVBrandie Henry7.2
2003Tempo MovieSarah4.0
2003Celebrities Uncensored TVSelf4.9
2003Shade MovieEve6.2
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live! TVSelf - Guest5.3
2002Stuart Little 2 MovieMargalo (voice)5.8
2002Searching for Debra Winger MovieSelf6.4
2001Tart MovieDiane Milford4.3
2000Light Keeps Me Company MovieSelf7.9
2000The Book That Wrote Itself MovieMelanie Griffith7.0
2000Cecil B. Demented MovieHoney Whitlock6.4
2000Forever Lulu MovieLulu Mcafee5.4
1999RKO 281 MovieMarion Davies6.5
1999Crazy in Alabama MovieLucille Vinson6.0
1998Another Day in Paradise MovieSid6.2
1998Celebrity MovieNicole Oliver6.0
1998Hollywood Squares TVSelf - Panelist7.6
1998Shadow of Doubt MovieKitt Devereux4.8
1997Lolita MovieCharlotte Haze7.1
1997The View TVSelf4.3
1996Clive Anderson All Talk TVSelf7.5
1996E! True Hollywood Story TVUnknown character8.1
1996Mulholland Falls MovieKatherine Hoover6.0
1995Two Much MovieBetty5.5
1995Now and Then MovieTeeny6.9
1995A Night to Die For MovieSelf7.0
1995Buffalo Girls MovieDora DuFran6.5
1995Lo + plus TVSelf - Audience Member
1994Nobody's Fool MovieToby Roebuck6.9
1994Milk Money MovieV6.5
1994Inside the Actors Studio TVSelf
1993Born Yesterday MovieBillie Dawn5.3
1992A Stranger Among Us MovieEmily Eden5.5
1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TVUnknown character5.3
1992The Grand Opening of Euro Disneyland MovieSelf - Host (US)7.3
1992Shining Through MovieLinda Voss6.5
1991Paradise MovieLily Reed6.2
1990The Bonfire of the Vanities MovieMaria Ruskin5.6
1990Pacific Heights MoviePatty Palmer6.3
1990In the Spirit MovieLureen4.5
1990Women and Men: Stories of Seduction MovieHadley (segment "Hills Like White Elephants")4.4
1989The Simpsons TVMelanie Griffith (voice)8.0
1988Working Girl MovieTess McGill6.6
1988Stormy Monday MovieKate5.7
1988The Milagro Beanfield War MovieFlossie Devine6.5
1987Cherry 2000 MovieEdith 'E.' Johnson6.0
1986Something Wild MovieAudrey Hankel6.6
1984Body Double MovieHolly Body6.7
1984Miami Vice TVChristine von Marburg7.4
1984Fear City MovieLoretta5.4
1984Goldene Kamera TVSelf5.7
1981Roar MovieMelanie5.8
1981Golden Gate MovieKaren9.0
1981She's in the Army Now MoviePvt. Sylvie Knoll5.2
1981The Star Maker MovieDawn Barnett Youngblood5.5
1981Underground Aces MovieLucy4.7
1979The Cheryl Ladd Special MovieEllie - Waitress7.0
1978Steel Cowboy MovieJohnnie9.0
1978Vega$ TVUnknown character6.9
1978Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This MovieGirl in Hotel Room5.5
1977Carter Country TVUnknown character5.8
1977One on One MovieThe Hitchhiker5.9
1977Joyride MovieSusie5.4
1977The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries TVUnknown character7.1
1977The Garden MovieYoung Girl5.1
1976Once an Eagle TVJinny Massengale6.8
1975Saturday Night Live TVSelf - Host6.9
1975Saturday Night Live TVSelf - Cameo (uncredited)6.9
1975Starsky & Hutch TVJulie7.4
1975The Drowning Pool MovieSchuyler Devereaux6.3
1975Smile MovieKaren6.0
1975Night Moves MovieDelilah "Delly" Grastner6.7
1973The Harrad Experiment MovieStudent (uncredited)3.7
1969Smith! MovieExtra (uncredited)5.8
1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TVSelf7.6
1956Tony Awards TVSelf - Presenter
1944Golden Globe Awards TVSelf - Nominee7.0
1944Golden Globe Awards TVSelf7.0
1944Golden Globe Awards TVSelf - Audience Member7.0
TBAMonty and the Movies MovieSelf (archive footage)
TBAAmerican Housewife TVUnknown character10.0

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Questions about Melanie Griffith

What are some of Melanie Griffith's most successful films?

Melanie Griffith's most successful films include 'Working Girl,' 'Something Wild,' and 'Body Double.' These films showcased her range and earned her critical acclaim.

Has Melanie Griffith won any major awards?

Melanie Griffith has received several nominations, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in 'Working Girl.' She has also won a Golden Globe Award for the same role.

What was Melanie Griffith's first film?

Melanie Griffith's first film was 'The Harrad Experiment' released in 1973. She was just 16 years old at the time and began her career in the entertainment industry.

How many children does Melanie Griffith have?

Melanie Griffith has three children: Alexander Bauer, Dakota Johnson, and Stella Banderas. Dakota Johnson is also an accomplished actress known for her role in the 'Fifty Shades' series.

What is Melanie Griffith's estimated net worth?

Melanie Griffith's estimated net worth is approximately $40 million. This wealth has been accumulated over her extensive acting career and various business ventures.

What is a defining characteristic of Melanie Griffith's acting style?

Melanie Griffith is known for her ability to portray strong, independent women with depth. Her unique voice and emotional range make her performances memorable.

What notable television shows has Melanie Griffith appeared in?

Melanie Griffith has appeared in several television shows, including 'The Office' and 'Empire.' These roles showcased her versatility beyond film.

What is Melanie Griffith's connection to the film 'Working Girl'?

In 'Working Girl,' Melanie Griffith played the lead role of Tess McGill, a secretary with big dreams. This role became iconic and is considered one of her career highlights.