Ruth Gordon

Born

October 30, 1896

Died

Aug 28, 1985

From

Quincy, Massachusetts, USA

Also:
Actress
Writer

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Awards

In short · Acted for 12 decades — 38 credits, 2 Golden Globe Award wins.

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1969
Award win
Golden Globe Awards — Golden Globe — Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
1968
Award win
Academy Awards — Oscar — Actress in a Supporting Role

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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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