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Ruth Gordon

Screenwriter / Playwright / Stage Actress / Film Actress / Television Actress / Penwoman / Actress | * 10/30/1896 († 88, 08/28/1985) | Quincy, Massachusetts (United States of America (USA))
Ruth Gordon Jones (October 30, 1896 – August 28, 1985) was an American actress, screenwriter, and playwright. She began her career performing on Broadway at age 19. Known for her nasal voice and distinctive personality, Gordon gained international recognition and critical acclaim for film roles that continued into her 70s and 80s. Her later work included performances in Rosemary's Baby (1968), What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice? (1969), Where's Poppa? (1970), Harold and Maude (1971), Every Which Way but Loose (1978), Any Which Way You Can (1980), and My Bodyguard (1980). In addition to her acting career, Gordon wrote numerous plays, film scripts, and books, most notably co-writing the screenplay for the 1949 film ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | TV Movies

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Awards & Nominations for Ruth Gordon

Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress Crystal Award Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture 2x Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress 3x Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play
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Movies with Ruth Gordon as Actress(32)

as Mrs. Arkwright1987 The Trouble with Spies
as Herself - Participant1987 The Ten-Year Lunch
as Mrs. Lavin1985 Maxie
as The Sheriff1984 Voyage of the Rock Aliens
as Mugsy1984 Delta Pi
as Bernice1982 Don't Go to Sleep
as Bernice1982 Jimmy the Kid
as Gramma1980 My Bodyguard
as Grandmother1980 Hardhat & Legs
as Becky Rosen1979 Boardwalk
as Arvilla Droll1979 Scavenger Hunt
as Ms. Cavagarno1978 Perfect Gentlemen
as Mrs. Miller1977 The Prince of Central Park
as Cecilia Weiss1976 The Great Houdinis
as Old Lady1976 The Big Bus
as Marge Savage1973 Isn't It Shocking?
as Dame Marjorie "Maude" Chardin1971 Harold and Maude
as Mrs. Hocheiser1970 Where’s Poppa?
as Minnie Castevet1968 Rosemary's Baby
as Stella Bernard1966 Lord Love a Duck
as Madame Arcati1966 Blithe Spirit
as The Dealer - Mrs. Clover1965 Inside Daisy Clover
as Anna Stensgard1943 Edge of Darkness
as Mrs. Sarah Jarvis1943 Action in the North Atlantic
as Ruth Ellis1941 Two-Faced Woman
as Mrs. Ehrlich1940 Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
as Mary Todd Lincoln1940 Abe Lincoln in Illinois
as Dancer1915 The Whirl of Life

TV Shows/Series with Ruth Gordon as Actress(12)

as Blanche Devane1982 Newhart
as Dee Wilcox1978 Taxi
as Mrs. Warner1977 The Love Boat
1974 Rhoda
as Miss Eudora Temple1973 Kojak
as Lenore1972 Emergency!
as Abigail Mitchell1971 Columbo
as herself1970 The Flip Wilson Show
as Self - Guest1968 The Dick Cavett Show
as Madame Arcati1951 Hallmark Hall of Fame
as herself1948 The Ed Sullivan Show

Movies with Ruth Gordon as Crew(8)

Writing/Screenplay1980 Hardhat & Legs
Writing/Theatre Play1967 Rosie!
Writing/Writer1953 The Actress
Writing/Writer1952 The Marrying Kind
Writing/Screenplay1952 Pat and Mike
Writing/Screenplay1949 Adam's Rib
Writing/Screenplay1947 A Double Life
Writing/Theatre Play1945 Over 21

TV Shows/Series with Ruth Gordon as Crew(1)

Creator/Creator1973 Adam's Rib

Full Name: Ruth Gordon
Born: Friday, 10/30 1896 (October) in Quincy, Massachusetts (United States of America (USA))
Died: Wednesday, 08/28 1985 (August) in Edgartown (aged: 88)
Zodiac sign: Scorpio (Chinese zodiac sign: Monkey)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Quincy High School
Spouses (current/former): Garson Kanin, Gregory Kelly
Other names for Ruth Gordon (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Ruth Gordon Jones"
Ruth Gordon frequently works together with these people:
Maurice Evans (14x, Actor)
Julie Harris (13x, Actress)
Nancy Walker (9x, Actress)
Charlton Heston (8x, Actor)
Helen Hayes (8x, Actress)
Art Carney (8x, Actor)
Dick Martin (8x, Actor)
Arte Johnson (8x, Actor)
Carol Channing (8x, Actress)
John P. Finnegan (8x, Actor)
Val Avery (7x, Actor)
George Cukor (6x, Crew)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:3754, Added: 03/23/2018, Last updated: 03/22/2024