Ruth Gordon

About

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.

Known for

ColumboSeries • 1971The Love BoatSeries • 1977TaxiSeries • 1978NewhartSeries • 1982Emergency!Series • 1972RhodaSeries • 1974KojakSeries • 1973Rosemary's BabyMovie • 1968Harold and MaudeMovie • 1971Every Which Way but LooseMovie • 1978My BodyguardMovie • 1980Any Which Way You CanMovie • 1980Adam's RibMovie • 1949Where’s Poppa?Movie • 1970Voyage of the Rock AliensMovie • 1984Action in the North AtlanticMovie • 1943The Big BusMovie • 1976Scavenger HuntMovie • 1979Inside Daisy CloverMovie • 1966Edge of DarknessMovie • 1943Look What's Happened to Rosemary's BabyMovie • 1976Dr. Ehrlich's Magic BulletMovie • 1940What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice?Movie • 1969Two-Faced WomanMovie • 1941