Ruth Gordon

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.

Filmografi

Rosemary's Baby1968 · Minnie CastevetEvery Which Way but Loose1978 · Ma BoggsMy Bodyguard1980 · GrammaHarold and Maude1971 · MaudeVoyage of the Rock Aliens1984 · The SheriffAny Which Way You Can1980 · Ma BoggsBoardwalk1979 · Becky RosenWhere’s Poppa?1970 · Mrs. HocheiserThe Ten-Year Lunch1987 · Herself - ParticipantThe Matchmaker1954 · Mrs. LeviNatalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady1982 · SelfThe Secret World of the Very Young1984 · MaryAction in the North Atlantic1943 · Mrs. Sarah JarvisRemembering 'Rosemary's Baby'2012 · The Big Bus1976 · Old LadyWhat Ever Happened to Aunt Alice?1969 · Mrs DimmockNight of 100 Stars1982 · SelfLook What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby1976 · Minnie CastevetEdge of Darkness1943 · Anna StensgardScavenger Hunt1979 · Arvilla DrollInside Daisy Clover1966 · The Dealer - Mrs. CloverThe Trouble with Spies1987 · Mrs. ArkwrightLord Love a Duck1966 · Stella BernardDr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet1940 · Mrs. Ehrlich