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Ruth Gordon

Acting

7.7 Popularity Oct 30, 1896 (88 years old) Quincy, Massachusetts, USA

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 ro...

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.

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Filmography 61

1987
The Trouble with Spies Movie

as Mrs. Arkwright

1987
The Ten-Year Lunch Movie

as Herself - Participant

1985
Maxie Movie

as Mrs. Lavin

1984
Delta Pi Movie

as Mugsy

1984
Voyage of the Rock Aliens Movie

as The Sheriff

1982
Don't Go to Sleep Movie

as Bernice

1982
Jimmy the Kid Movie

as Bernice

1982
Newhart TV

as Blanche Devane

1982
Night of 100 Stars Movie

as Self

1980
Any Which Way You Can Movie

as Ma Boggs

1980
My Bodyguard Movie

as Gramma

1980
Hardhat & Legs Movie

as Grandmother

1980
Hardhat & Legs Movie

Screenplay

1979
Scavenger Hunt Movie

as Arvilla Droll

1979
Boardwalk Movie

as Becky Rosen

1978
Every Which Way but Loose Movie

as Ma Boggs

1978
Taxi TV

as Dee Wilcox

1978
Perfect Gentlemen Movie

as Ms. Cavagarno

1977
The Love Boat TV

as Mrs. Warner

1977
The Prince of Central Park Movie

as Mrs. Miller

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Female
Birthday October 30, 1896 (88 years old)
Died August 28, 1985
Place of Birth Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
Also Known As Ruth Gordon Jones, روث گوردون
Years Active 1915 - 1987
Popularity 7.7
Career Stats
61 Total Credits
35 Movie Roles
15 TV Roles
3 Photos