Ruth Gordon
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
Acting · 53
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Columbo
1971
Saturday Night Live
1975
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
The Love Boat
1977
Emergency!
1972
Taxi
1978
Newhart
1982
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
Kojak
1973
The Oscars
1953
Rhoda
1974
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
The Flip Wilson Show
1970
Rosemary's Baby
1968
Medical Story
1975
Any Which Way You Can
1980
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Every Which Way but Loose
1978
Harold and Maude
1971
Night of 100 Stars
1982
The Big Bus
1976
Action in the North Atlantic
1943
Scavenger Hunt
1979
My Bodyguard
1980
Inside Daisy Clover
1966
Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby
1976
Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
1940
Maxie
1985
Where’s Poppa?
1970
Voyage of the Rock Aliens
1984
The Trouble with Spies
1987
What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice?
1969
Two-Faced Woman
1941
The Great Houdinis
1976
Edge of Darkness
1943
Perfect Gentlemen
1978
The Prince of Central Park
1977
Abe Lincoln in Illinois
1940
Don't Go to Sleep
1982
Lord Love a Duck
1966
Isn't It Shocking?
1973
Delta Pi
1984
Jimmy the Kid
1982
Boardwalk
1979
Hardhat & Legs
1980
The Ten-Year Lunch
1987
Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady
1982
Blithe Spirit
1966
The Secret World of the Very Young
1984
The Matchmaker
1954
The Whirl of Life
1915
Information Please Series 2, No. 2
1940