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Molly Kathleen Ringwald Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 25, 2026: By Josphat G

Molly Kathleen Ringwald is an American actor best known for playing Samantha Baker in the film Sixteen Candles.

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Best Known For:The television program Riverdale
Breakthrough:Becoming a teen icon through John Hughes' 'Brat Pack' films in 1984

10 Quick Facts About Molly Kathleen Ringwald

  • Full Name: Molly Kathleen Ringwald
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Known For: The film Sixteen Candles
  • Current Role: Actor and author
  • Current Show: Riverdale
  • Date of Birth: February 18, 1968
  • Age: 58 years old
  • Place of Birth: Roseville, California
  • Marital Status: Married
Molly Ringwald
Molly Ringwald

Molly Kathleen Ringwald Age

Molly Kathleen Ringwald is about 58 years old as of 2026. Molly Kathleen Ringwald was born in 1968.

Molly Kathleen Ringwald Height

Molly Kathleen Ringwald stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches. This is approximately 173 cm.

Education

She attended Lycée Français de Los Angeles.

  • Lycée Français de Los Angeles

Rise to Fame

Molly Kathleen Ringwald rose to prominence for her role in the film Sixteen Candles.

Notable Works

Notable screen roles include Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Pretty in Pink.

  • Film: Sixteen Candles (Samantha Baker, 1984)
  • Film: The Breakfast Club (Claire Standish, 1985)
  • Film: Pretty in Pink (Andie Walsh, 1986)

Molly Kathleen Ringwald Family & Relationships

Molly Kathleen Ringwald is married to Panio Gianopoulos. She has 3 children, including Mathilda Ereni Gianopoulos and Adele Georgiana Gianopoulos.

  • Father: Robert Ringwald
  • Mother: Adele Edith Juhl
  • Siblings:
    • Beth Ringwald
    • Kelly Ringwald
  • Children:
    • Mathilda Ereni Gianopoulos (2003)
    • Adele Georgiana Gianopoulos (2009)
    • Roman Stylianos Gianopoulos (2009)

Lesser Known Facts

  • She is fluent in French and lived in France for several years during the 1990s.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Molly Kathleen Ringwald
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Entertainer
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: February 18, 1968
  • Age: 58
  • Birthday: February 18
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
  • Place of Birth: Roseville, California

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 8 in
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Red

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Robert Ringwald
  • Mother: Adele Edith Juhl
  • Siblings: 2 siblings
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Panio Gianopoulos

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $44,000–$563,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $163,000–$10,875,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work

Related Biographies

  • John Hughes (Mentor • Director of her breakout films)

Online Presence

  • instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mollyringwald/

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