Ruth Gordon

Born:October 30, 1896

Place of Birth:Quincy, Massachusetts, USA

Died:August 28, 1985

Known For:Acting

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

Acting

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Rosemary's Baby

Minnie Castevet

1968

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Every Which Way but Loose

Ma Boggs

1978

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Harold and Maude

Maude

1971

Production

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Adam's Rib

Screenplay

1949