Ruth Gordon
Acting
1896-10-30 · Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
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.
Filmography
The Trouble with Spies
1987 · Movie
The Ten-Year Lunch
1987 · Movie
Maxie
1985 · Movie
The Secret World of the Very Young
1984 · Movie
Delta Pi
1984 · Movie
Voyage of the Rock Aliens
1984 · Movie
Don't Go to Sleep
1982 · Movie
Jimmy the Kid
1982 · Movie
Newhart
1982 · Series
Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady
1982 · Movie
Night of 100 Stars
1982 · Movie
Any Which Way You Can
1980 · Movie
My Bodyguard
1980 · Movie
Hardhat & Legs
1980 · Movie
Scavenger Hunt
1979 · Movie
Boardwalk
1979 · Movie
Every Which Way but Loose
1978 · Movie
Taxi
1978 · Series
Perfect Gentlemen
1978 · Movie
The Love Boat
1977 · Series
The Prince of Central Park
1977 · Movie
Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby
1976 · Movie
The Great Houdinis
1976 · Movie
The Big Bus
1976 · Movie
Saturday Night Live
1975 · Series
Medical Story
1975 · Series
Rhoda
1974 · Series
Kojak
1973 · Series
Isn't It Shocking?
1973 · Movie
Adam's Rib
1973 · Series
Emergency!
1972 · Series
Harold and Maude
1971 · Movie
Film '72
1971 · Series
Columbo
1971 · Series
Where’s Poppa?
1970 · Movie
The Flip Wilson Show
1970 · Series
What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice?
1969 · Movie
Rosemary's Baby
1968 · Movie
The Dick Cavett Show
1968 · Series
Rosie!
1967 · Movie
Blithe Spirit
1966 · Movie
Lord Love a Duck
1966 · Movie
Inside Daisy Clover
1966 · Movie
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Series
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Series
The Matchmaker
1954 · Movie
The Actress
1953 · Movie
The Oscars
1953 · Series
Pat and Mike
1952 · Movie
The Marrying Kind
1952 · Movie
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951 · Series
Adam's Rib
1949 · Movie
The Ford Theatre Hour
1948 · Series
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948 · Series
A Double Life
1947 · Movie
Over 21
1945 · Movie
Action in the North Atlantic
1943 · Movie
Edge of Darkness
1943 · Movie
Two-Faced Woman
1941 · Movie
Information Please Series 2, No. 2
1940 · Movie
Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
1940 · Movie
Abe Lincoln in Illinois
1940 · Movie
The Whirl of Life
1915 · Movie