Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
October 30, 1896
Place of Birth:
Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
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Ruth Gordon
Biography
Ruth Gordon Jones (October 30, 1896 – August 28, 1985) was an American actress, screenwriter and playwright. Gordon began her career performing on Broadway at age nineteen. Known for her nasal voice and distinctive personality, she gained international recognition and critical acclaim for film roles that continued into her seventies and eighties. Her later work included performances in Rosemary's Baby (1968), Where's Poppa? (1970), Harold and Maude (1971), Every Which Way but Loose (1978) and Any Which Way You Can (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 Adam's Rib. Gordon won an Oscar, an Emmy, and two Golden Globe Awards for her acting, as well as received three Academy Award nominations for her writing.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Newhart | Blanche Devane |
| 1978 | Taxi | Dee Wilcox |
| 1977 | The Love Boat | Mrs. Warner |
| 1975 | Medical Story | |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live | Self - Host |
| 1974 | Rhoda | |
| 1973 | Kojak | Miss Eudora Temple |
| 1972 | Emergency! | Lenore |
| 1971 | Columbo | Abigail Mitchell |
| 1970 | The Flip Wilson Show | Self |
| 1968 | The Dick Cavett Show | Self - Guest |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show | Self |
| 1953 | The Oscars | Self |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame | Madame Arcati |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show | Self |