Ruth Gordon

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American actress and writer (1896-1985)

United States ActorsLived 1896 to 1985 · aged 88

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Ruth Gordon Jones was an American actress, playwright, screenwriter and novelist, widely known for a career that spanned seven decades, beginning by performing on Broadway at age 19.

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Gordon at age four

Gordon as Lola Pratt, holding her dog Flopit in the Broadway production Seventeen, 1918

Gordon and Natalie Wood at the Golden Globes, 1966

Filmography 40

Rosemary's Baby1968 · ★ 7.8

Harold and Maude1971 · ★ 7.6

Every Which Way but Loose1978 · ★ 6.1

Any Which Way You Can1980 · ★ 5.8

Adam's Rib1949 · ★ 7.1

My Bodyguard1980 · ★ 6.3

The Big Bus1976 · ★ 5.3

A Double Life1947 · ★ 6.4

Pat and Mike1952 · ★ 6.4

Action in the North Atlantic1943 · ★ 7.1

Inside Daisy Clover1966 · ★ 5.6

Scavenger Hunt1979

Where’s Poppa?1970

What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice?1969 · ★ 6.2

Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby1976

Voyage of the Rock Aliens1984

Edge of Darkness1943

Don't Go to Sleep1982

Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet1940

Two-Faced Woman1941

The Marrying Kind1952

Lord Love a Duck1966

Abe Lincoln in Illinois1940

Maxie1985

The Trouble with Spies1987

The Actress1953

The Ten-Year Lunch1987

The Great Houdinis1976

Delta Pi1984

Isn't It Shocking?1973

Night of 100 Stars1982

Perfect Gentlemen1978

Jimmy the Kid1982

Hardhat & Legs1980

The Prince of Central Park1977

Boardwalk1979

Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady1982

Blithe Spirit1966

The Whirl of Life1915

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Television 19

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962

Columbo1971

Saturday Night Live1975

The Love Boat1977

The Mike Douglas Show1961

Emergency!1972

Taxi1978

Newhart1982

Kojak1973

The Ed Sullivan Show1948

The Dick Cavett Show1968

The Oscars1953

Rhoda1974

The Flip Wilson Show1970

Film '721971

Hallmark Hall of Fame1951

Medical Story1975

Adam's Rib1973

The Ford Theatre Hour1948

Awards 4

1983Crystal Award

1979Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

1969Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress

1969Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture

In their orbit 2

SpouseGregory Kelly

SpouseGarson Kanin

Connected to Ruth 6

Laura BraniganAlso in Delta Pi (1984)

Jermaine JacksonAlso in Voyage of the Rock Aliens (1984)

Humphrey BogartAlso in Action in the North Atlantic (1943)

Stockard ChanningAlso in The Big Bus (1976)

Greta GarboAlso in Two-Faced Woman (1941)

Spencer TracyAlso in Adam's Rib (1949)

About this person

Ruth Gordon Jones was an American actress, playwright, screenwriter and novelist, widely known for a career that spanned seven decades, beginning by 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).

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