Cynthia Rhodes is an American actor best known for playing Penny Johnson in the film Dirty Dancing.
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Best Known For:The film Dirty Dancing
Breakthrough:Secured major back-to-back supporting roles in iconic 1983 dance feature films Flashdance and Staying Alive
10 Quick Facts About Cynthia Rhodes
- Full Name: Cynthia Rhodes
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film Dirty Dancing
- Date of Birth: November 21, 1956
- Age: 69 years old
- Place of Birth: Nashville, Tennessee
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Spouse / Partner: Richard Marx
- Specialization: Actor and Musician / Singer
Cynthia Rhodes Age
Cynthia Rhodes is about 70 years old as of 2026. Cynthia Rhodes was born in 1956.
Cynthia Rhodes Height
Cynthia Rhodes stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches. This is approximately 170 cm.
Rise to Fame
Cynthia Rhodes rose to prominence for her role in the film Dirty Dancing.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Dirty Dancing, Flashdance, and Staying Alive.
- Film: Dirty Dancing (Penny Johnson, 1987)
- Film: Flashdance (Tina Tech, 1983)
- Film: Staying Alive (Jackie, 1983)
- Film: Runaway (Karen Thompson, 1984)
Cynthia Rhodes Family & Relationships
Cynthia Rhodes is divorced. She has 3 children, including Brandon Marx and Lucas Marx.
- Father: Adrian Rhodes
- Mother: Edna Rhodes
- Children:
- Brandon Marx (1990)
- Lucas Marx (1992)
- Jesse Marx (1994)
Lesser Known Facts
- She retired completely from the entertainment industry in 1991 to raise her three sons with singer Richard Marx.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Cynthia Rhodes
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 21, 1956
- Age: 69
- Birthday: November 21
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Nashville, Tennessee
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 7 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Blonde
Family & Relationships
- Father: Adrian Rhodes
- Mother: Edna Rhodes
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Spouse / Partner: Richard Marx
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $63,000–$569,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $437,000–$10,928,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Performances, recordings and potentially royalties
Related Biographies
- Richard Marx (Spouse • Ex-husband)
- Brandon Marx (Child)
- Lucas Marx (Child)
- Jesse Marx (Child)
