Rosie O'Donnell

Biography

Roseann "Rosie" O'Donnell (born March 21, 1962) is an American stand-up comedienne, actress, singer, author and media personality. She has also been a magazine editor and continues to be a celebrity blogger, LGBT rights activist, television producer and collaborative partner in the LGBT family vacation company R Family Vacations. Raised Roman Catholic, O'Donnell lost her mother to cancer as a pre-teen and has stressed the importance of protecting children and supporting families throughout her career. O'Donnell started her comedy career while still a teenager and her big break was on the talent show Star Search when she was twenty years old. A TV sitcom and a series of movies introduced her to a larger national audience and in 1996 she started hosting The Rosie O'Donnell Show which won multiple Emmy awards. During her years on The Rosie O'Donnell Show she wrote her first book, a memoir called Find Me and developed the nickname "Queen Of Nice" as well as a reputation for philanthropic efforts. She used the book's $3 million advance to establish her own For All Kids foundation and promoted other charity projects encouraging other celebrities on her show to also take part. O'Donnell came out stating "I'm a dyke!" two months before finishing her talk show run, saying that her primary reason was to bring attention to gay adoption issues.  O'Donnell is a foster—and adoptive—mother. She has since continued to support many LGBT causes and issues. In 2006 O'Donnell became the new moderator on The View boosting ratings and attracting controversies with her liberal views, and strong personality, dominating many of the conversations. She became a polarizing figure to many and her strong opinions resulted in several notable controversies including an on-air dispute regarding the Bush administration's policies with the war in Iraq resulting in a mutual agreement to cancel her contract. In 2007 O'Donnell also released her second memoir, Celebrity Detox, which focuses on her struggles with fame and her time at The View. She continues to do charity work and remains involved with LGBT and family-related issues. She is best known for her inaccurate prediction that Donald Trump will never be the President of the United States. In 2008 O'Donnell starred in and executive produced America (2009 film), a Lifetime channel original movie in which she plays the therapist of the title character, a 16-year-old boy aging out of the foster care system. The film is based on the E.R. Frank book of the same name.  In October 2009, she appeared in the original cast of Love, Loss, and What I Wore.  In November 2009 "Rosie Radio", a daily two-hour show with O'Donnell discussing news and events on Sirius XM Radio, premiered. O'Donnell said she was approached by the company after she appeared on The Howard Stern Show.   O'Donnell has signed on with the Oprah Winfrey Network OWN to return to daytime TV with a talk show in Fall 2011.  Description above from the Wikipedia article Rosie O'Donnell,   licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

Becky

Sleepless in Seattle

Betty Rubble

The Flintstones

Self

Teenage Paparazzo

Self

I'm Going to Tell You a Secret

Self

Bonnie

Doris Murphy (3B)

A League of Their Own

Dr. Maureen Brennan

America

Lucille Toody

Car 54, Where Are You?

A.D.A. Gina Garrett

Another Stakeout

Roberta

Now and Then

Narrator

Listen to Her Heart: The Life and Music of Laurie Beechman

Sister Terry

Wide Awake

Terk (voice)

Tarzan

Beth Simon

Riding the Bus with My Sister

Ole Golly

Harriet the Spy

Sheila Kingston

Exit to Eden

The Swingers Club

Austin Powers' Electric Psychedelic Pussycat Swingers Club

Self (archive footage)

Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life

Self

The Lady in Question Is Charles Busch

Self (voice)

Being Mary Tyler Moore

Herself

Rosie's Theater Kids

Self

9/11 Truth: Hollywood Speaks Up

Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration

Narrator

Artists and Orphans: A True Drama

Self

Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone

Self

Celine: These Are Special Times

Self

Say It, Fight It, Cure It

Self

The Gun Deadlock

Self

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

Jackie

The Twilight of the Golds

Self (archive footage)

Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians

Self

Rosie O'Donnell: A Heartfelt Stand Up

Self

Pursuit of Equality

Self

The (Dead Mothers) Club

The View Host

Pitch Perfect 2

Self

Broadway: The Next Generation

Baby Rosie (voice)

Kids Are Punny

Gina Barrisano

Beautiful Girls

Self

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

Self (archive footage)

The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians

Herself

All Aboard! Rosie's Family Cruise

Gym Teacher

Hairspray Live!

Self

The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series

Self

Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life

Louise

The Grievance

Herself

A Family Is a Family Is a Family: A Rosie O'Donnell Celebration

Self

ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway

Makeup

I'll Do Anything

Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence

The Words That Built America

Self (voice)

The Undefeated

Self

Everything Is Copy

Self (archive footage)

Me @ the Zoo

Audience

One Night Only: Barbra Streisand and Quartet at the Village Vanguard

Self

The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful

Self (archive footage)

The Madness of Boy George

Rosie O'Donnell (uncredited)

A Very Brady Sequel

Self (uncredited)

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Octopus Masseuse (voice)

The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas

Love, Loss, and What I Wore

Woman in Bird Store

Fatal Instinct

Self

Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary Party

Self

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

Self

Rosie O'Donnell

Good Hope Fairy

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

Rosie O'Donnell

Jackie's Back!

Self

Last Party 2000

Host

A Rosie Christmas

Marilyn Muff

She Raised Me

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

Self

The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime

Self

Roseanne for President!

Self (segment "New Way to Walk")

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration