Molly Ringwald

Birth Name:

Molly Kathleen Ringwald

Birth Place:

Roseville, California, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack, Music department

Was named the Greatest Teen Star of All Time by Extra in 2010
Won a 1987 Drama Desk Award for her role in "Lily Dale․"
Married writer Panio Gianopoulos in 2007
Made her screen acting debut in the TV series "The Facts of Life" in 1979
Started acting at the age of three when she was cast in a community theatre production of "The Grass Harp․"
Quote: "So many people have so many memories attached to me ․․․ like this giant collective unrequited love․ I wasn't there when they had their first slumber party or their first date or first kiss, and yet I'm somehow connected to their lives in that way․"
Associated with the "Brat Pack" group of young actors of the 1980s
Well known for working on films directed by John Hughes, including "Sixteen Candles" and "The Breakfast Club․"
Has written two books, a nonfiction guide for middle-aged women called "Getting the Pretty Back" in 2010 and a collection of short stories called "When It Happens To You" in 2012

1983Golden Globe - New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture - Female:Nominated
1983Young Artist Award - Best Young Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture:Nominated
1985Young Artist Award - Best Young Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical, Comedy, Adventure or Drama:Winner
1988Best ActressWinner
1989Blimp Award - Favorite Movie Actress:Nominated
1991Razzie Award - Worst Actress:Nominated
2002MTV Movie Award - Best Cameo:Nominated
2005Silver Bucket of Excellence AwardWinner
2008TV Land Award - Favorite Character(s) Who "Went Missing":Nominated
2009Teen Choice Award - Choice TV Parental Unit:Nominated
2018The BAM Award - Best Cast:Nominated
2018The BAM Award - Best Supporting Actress:Winner

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