Cynthia Rhodes is a famous American actress who is best known for her iconic roles in movies; Dirty dancing, Flashdance. She debuted in the movie “Xanadu,” which is a romantic fantasy, back in the 1940s. Rhodes comes from a conservative background because she refused to play roles that required nudity. As a result, she did not appear in many movies during her career. People remember Cynthia for her outstanding performance in the movie “Staying Alive” which had been directed by Sylvester Stallone. The actress is also a brilliant dancer and she used to be a member of the pop group «Animotion». In the past, Rhodes also used to be a dancer for the band “The Tubes”.

Subtitle : Cynthia Rhodes as Penny Johnson
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Cynthia Rhodes: Early Life and Education

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Cynthia Rhodes: career

Cynthia Rhodes worked as a singer and dancer in a park in the United States before having her first film. She debuted with the movie «Xanadu» in 1980. She was directed by Robert Greenwald. Commercially, the film was unsuccessful but won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song. She was then seen in the American drama “Flashdance” where she was seen in a supporting role. Surprisingly, the film was a commercial success despite receiving strong reviews. Rhodes then appeared in the movie ‘Staying Alive’, one of the breakout roles of her career, in 1983. Although it was heavily panned, it grossed $65 million on a $22 million budget. It was a commercial success that was co-written, co-produced and directed by Sylvester Stallone.

Subtitle : Cynthia Rhodes- Dirty Dancing
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The following year, Cynthia appeared in the film «Runway», where she played the main role. It was a science fiction movie. The film received mixed reviews from critics, but was a commercial failure. It was written and directed by Michael Crichton. Rhodes went on to play a supporting role in the movie “Dirty Dancing.” The film was a box office success earning almost $214 million on a budget of $6 million. The film also won an Oscar with a Golden Globe and a Grammy Award.

Rhodes’ last film of her career is “The Curse of the Glass Eye” in 1991. As Rhodes is from a cultural background, she never got into controversies or posed nude for movies. She maintained a clear image throughout her career and also turned down offers to appear in various magazines such as “Playboy” as Barbi Benton. The talented actress was also part of the rock band «Animotion». She collaborated with them on songs like “Calling it love” and “Room to Move”.