Here's a quick guide to the cast and characters of Dirty Dancing. 1 / 8
The original was a smash hit, and later spawned the poorly received prequel Havana Nights. 2 / 8
It also received a TV remake in 2017 starring Abigail Breslin. 3 / 8
The late Patrick Swayze (Point Break) played hunky dance instructor Johnny in Dirty Dancing. 4 / 8
Jennifer Gray played Frances, who comes to the camp for summer and falls for Johnny. 5 / 8
The late Jerry Orbach (Law & Order) played Dr Jake Houseman, Frances' upper-class father who disapproves of Johnny. 6 / 8
Kelly Bishop (Gilmore Girls) played Marjorie Houseman, Frances' mother. 7 / 8
Cynthia Rhodes played Penny, Johnny's former dance partner. 8 / 8