How old was Jennifer Grey in Dirty Dancing?

The age of a celebrity during a film’s production often sparks interest among fans. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

Jennifer Grey, while participating in Dirty Dancing, was:

26 years old

That was the real age of the celebrity according to our calculation.

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year Dirty Dancing was launched:

January 1, 1987

And the known birth date of Jennifer Grey:

March 26, 1960

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Jennifer Grey might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.