Molly ringwald is an actor, singer, and author. Her extensive film credits include paul mazursky's tempest, the iconic john hughes films sixteen candles, pretty in pink, and the breakfast club, the … Molly kathleen ringwald (born february 18, 1968) is an american actress, singer, dancer, and author.

She began her career as a child actress on the sitcoms diff'rent strokes and the facts of life (both 1979â€1980) before being nominated for a golden globe award for her starring role in the drama film … Molly ringwald was born in roseville, california, the youngest daughter of adele edith (frembd), a chef, and robert ringwald, a blind jazz pianist. Her ancestry includes german, english, and swedish.