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.
Known For
Maude
Harold and Maude
Minnie Castevet
Rosemary's Baby
Arvilla Droll
Scavenger Hunt
Mrs. Sarah Jarvis
Action in the North Atlantic
Self - Guest Expert
Information Please Series 2, No. 2
Mrs. Hocheiser
Where’s Poppa?
Mary Todd Lincoln
Abe Lincoln in Illinois
Ma Boggs
Every Which Way but Loose
The Sheriff
Voyage of the Rock Aliens
Bernice
Jimmy the Kid
Ma Boggs
Any Which Way You Can
The Dealer - Mrs. Clover
Inside Daisy Clover
Old Lady
The Big Bus
Stella Bernard
Lord Love a Duck
Anna Stensgard
Edge of Darkness
Bernice
Don't Go to Sleep
Ruth Ellis
Two-Faced Woman
Mrs Dimmock
What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice?
Mrs. Ehrlich
Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
Dancer
The Whirl of Life
Mrs. Lavin
Maxie
Minnie Castevet
Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby
Becky Rosen
Boardwalk
Mrs. Arkwright
The Trouble with Spies
Cecilia Weiss
The Great Houdinis
Mugsy
Delta Pi
Marge Savage
Isn't It Shocking?
Mrs. Miller
The Prince of Central Park
Madame Arcati
Blithe Spirit
Grandmother
Hardhat & Legs
Ms. Cavagarno
Perfect Gentlemen
Herself - Participant
The Ten-Year Lunch
Self
Night of 100 Stars
Gramma
My Bodyguard
Mrs. Levi
The Matchmaker
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
35
Gender
Female
Birthday
1896-10-30
Place of Birth
Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
Also Known As
Ruth Gordon Jones