Ruth Gordon

Acting Oct 30, 1896 Aug 28, 1985 (aged 89) Quincy, Massachusetts, USA

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.

53 Acting Credits

10 Crew Credits

Ruth Gordon

Acting

Rosemary's Baby

Harold and Maude

Columbo

Every Which Way but Loose

Saturday Night Live

Any Which Way You Can

The Love Boat

Taxi

Kojak

My Bodyguard

The Big Bus

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Oscars

Action in the North Atlantic

Newhart

Inside Daisy Clover

What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice?

Emergency!

Where’s Poppa?

Voyage of the Rock Aliens

Scavenger Hunt

Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby

Don't Go to Sleep

Edge of Darkness

Crew

Adam's Rib

A Double Life

Pat and Mike

The Marrying Kind

The Actress

Over 21

Hardhat & Legs

Adam's Rib

Rosie!

The Ford Theatre Hour