Ruth Gordon
Born October 30, 1896 (Age: 129)
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Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
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.
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
Maxie
1985
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as Mrs. Lavin
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Age: 88
The Secret World of the Very Young
1984
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as Mary
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Age: 87
Any Which Way You Can
1980
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as Ma Boggs
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Age: 84
My Bodyguard
1980
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as Gramma
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Age: 83
Every Which Way but Loose
1978
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as Ma Boggs
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Age: 82
Rosemary's Baby
1968
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as Minnie Castevet
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Age: 71
No Image
The Matchmaker
1954
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as Mrs. Levi
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Age: 57
Two-Faced Woman
1941
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as Ruth Ellis
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Age: 45