How old is Melanie Griffith?

Melanie Griffith is 68 years old (born August 9, 1957).

Is Melanie Griffith still alive?

Yes, Melanie Griffith is still alive as of 2026, aged 68.

What is Melanie Griffith's real name?

Melanie Griffith's full birth name is M. Griffith.

Where is Melanie Griffith from?

Melanie Griffith is from Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA, United States.

What generation is Melanie Griffith?

Melanie Griffith is a Baby Boomer, born in 1957.

Melanie Griffith

🎭 actor

Still alive

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Age today

years old

At 68 years old, Melanie Griffith remains one of the most prominent American Actors working today.

Melanie Richards Griffith (born August 9, 1957) is an American actress. She began her career in the 1970s, appearing in several independent thriller films before achieving mainstream success in the mid-1980s. Born in New York City to actress Tippi Hedren and advertising executive Peter Griffith, she was raised mainly in Los Angeles, where she graduated from the Hollywood Professional School at age 16. In 1975, a then 17-year-old Griffith appeared opposite Gene Hackman in Arthur Penn's film noir

"Melanie Griffith's defining career moment came with her starring role as Tess McGill in the 1988 hit film "Working Girl." — About Melanie Griffith

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Born

Years in career50 years active

August 9th, 1957

Birthplace

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

United States

Generation

Baby Boomer

Career

50 years

Region

North America

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How Melanie Griffith compares to other Actors

🎂Melanie Griffith is 15 years older than the average Actor

Metric	Melanie Griffith	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	68	53	+15 yrs
Career length	50 yrs	~35 yrs	+15 yrs
Based on 3888 Actor profiles in our database

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Facts about Melanie Griffith

Did you know?

Did you know that Melanie Griffith lived with a fully grown lion named Neil as a child at her mother Tippi Hedren's home?

5 Lesser-known facts

Melanie lived with a pet lion named Neil as a child, a unique experience captured in famous Life magazine photos.
She married actor Don Johnson twice: first at age 18 in 1976, and again from 1989 to 1996.
Her mother is iconic actress Tippi Hedren, a muse for Alfred Hitchcock, and her father was advertising executive Peter Griffith.
She received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her role as Tess McGill in the 1988 film Working Girl.
Her daughter, Dakota Johnson, followed in her footsteps, becoming a well-known actress in her own right.

Career highlight

Melanie Griffith's defining career moment came with her starring role as Tess McGill in the 1988 hit film "Working Girl." Her portrayal of an ambitious secretary who takes charge of her career earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy. The film cemented her status as a leading lady and a cultural icon for working women.

Legacy

Melanie Griffith's legacy is marked by her ability to embody resilient and often vulnerable characters, becoming a symbol of both Hollywood glamour and relatable ambition. She remains an enduring figure in cinema, influencing subsequent generations of actresses, including her own daughter.