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.
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Filmography
all 62
Movies 45
TV Shows 17
self 12
Writer 8
Creator 1
Screenplay 1
Rosemary's Baby: A Retrospective (2000)
The Trouble with Spies (1987)
Maxie (1985)
Delta Pi (1984)
Jimmy the Kid (1982)
Newhart (1982)
My Bodyguard (1980)
Scavenger Hunt (1979)
Boardwalk (1979)
Taxi (1978)
Perfect Gentlemen (1978)
The Love Boat (1977)
The Prince of Central Park (1977)
Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby (1976)
The Great Houdinis (1976)
The Big Bus (1976)
Kojak (1973)
Isn't It Shocking? (1973)
Adam's Rib (1973)
Emergency! (1972)
Columbo (1971)
Where’s Poppa? (1970)
Rosemary's Baby (1968)
The Dick Cavett Show (1968)
Rosie! (1967)
Blithe Spirit (1966)
Lord Love a Duck (1966)
Inside Daisy Clover (1965)
The Actress (1953)
Pat and Mike (1952)
Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
Adam's Rib (1949)
Over 21 (1945)
Action in the North Atlantic (1943)
Edge of Darkness (1943)
Two-Faced Woman (1941)
Information Please Series 2, No. 2 (1940)
Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet (1940)
Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940)
The Whirl of Life (1915)
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1896-10-30
Deathday1985-08-28 (88 years old)
Birth NameRuth Gordon Jones
Birth PlaceQuincy, United States
RelationshipsGarson Kanin (1942 - 1985), Gregory Kelly (1921 - 1927)
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsRuth Gordon Jones
AwardsCrystal Award, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture, Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
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