7.8
7.8
Rosemary's Baby
1968
as Minnie Castevet
Ruth Gordon
Acting
Born:October 30, 1896
Died:August 28, 1985(aged 88)
Birthplace:Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
Nationality:United States
Education:American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Quincy High School
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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.
Filmography (39 movies)
7.6
7.6
Harold and Maude
1971
as Maude
7.1
7.1
Action in the North Atlantic
1943
as Mrs. Sarah Jarvis
7.1
7.1
Adam's Rib
1949
Screenplay
6.8
6.8
Abe Lincoln in Illinois
1940
as Mary Todd Lincoln
6.7
6.7
The Marrying Kind
1952
Writer
6.5
6.5
Don't Go to Sleep
1982
as Bernice
6.5
6.5
The Ten-Year Lunch
1987
as Herself - Participant
6.4
6.4
Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
1940
as Mrs. Ehrlich
6.4
6.4
Two-Faced Woman
1941
as Ruth Ellis
6.4
6.4
The Actress
1953
Writer
6.3
6.3
A Double Life
1947
Screenplay
6.3
6.3
Pat and Mike
1952
Screenplay
6.3
6.3
My Bodyguard
1980
as Gramma
6.3
6.3
What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice?
1969
as Mrs Dimmock
6.2
6.2
Boardwalk
1979
as Becky Rosen
6.2
6.2
Edge of Darkness
1943
as Anna Stensgard
6.1
6.1
Isn't It Shocking?
1973
as Marge Savage
6.1
6.1
Every Which Way but Loose
1978
as Ma Boggs
6.0
6.0
Where’s Poppa?
1970
as Mrs. Hocheiser
5.9
5.9
The Great Houdinis
1976
as Cecilia Weiss
5.7
5.7
Any Which Way You Can
1980
as Ma Boggs
5.6
5.6
Inside Daisy Clover
1966
as The Dealer - Mrs. Clover
5.6
5.6
Scavenger Hunt
1979
as Arvilla Droll
5.6
5.6
Lord Love a Duck
1966
as Stella Bernard
5.2
5.2
The Big Bus
1976
as Old Lady
5.1
5.1
Jimmy the Kid
1982
as Bernice
5.0
5.0
The Whirl of Life
1915
as Dancer
4.9
4.9
Maxie
1985
as Mrs. Lavin
4.7
4.7
Voyage of the Rock Aliens
1984
as The Sheriff
4.5
4.5
The Prince of Central Park
1977
as Mrs. Miller
4.5
4.5
Hardhat & Legs
1980
Screenplay
4.2
4.2
The Trouble with Spies
1987
as Mrs. Arkwright
3.6
3.6
Delta Pi
1984
as Mugsy
3.6
3.6
Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby
1976
as Minnie Castevet
3.0
3.0
Perfect Gentlemen
1978
as Ms. Cavagarno
Blithe Spirit
1966
as Madame Arcati
Information Please Series 2, No. 2
1940
as Self - Guest Expert
The Matchmaker
1954
as Mrs. Levi
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