Ruth Gordon
Acting
Born October 30, 1896 · Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
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 sc…
Known For · 40 titles
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Mike Douglas Show
The Love Boat
Saturday Night Live
Columbo
Newhart
The Dick Cavett Show
Emergency!
Taxi
The Ed Sullivan Show
Film '72
The Oscars
Kojak
Rhoda
The Flip Wilson Show
Rosemary's Baby
Medical Story
Every Which Way but Loose
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Any Which Way You Can
Harold and Maude
The Ten-Year Lunch
My Bodyguard
Voyage of the Rock Aliens
Night of 100 Stars
Action in the North Atlantic
Scavenger Hunt
The Big Bus
Where’s Poppa?
Inside Daisy Clover
Edge of Darkness
Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby
The Prince of Central Park
Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady
Boardwalk
Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice?
The Matchmaker
Maxie
The Trouble with Spies