Biography
Ruth Gordon Jones was an American actress, playwright, screenwriter and novelist, widely known for a career that spanned seven decades, beginning by performing on Broadway at age 19. Known for her nasal voice and distinctive personality, Gordon gained international recognition and critical acclaim for film roles that continued into her 70s and 80s. Her later work included performances in Rosemary's Baby (1968), What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice? (1969), Where's Poppa? (1970), Harold and Maude (1971), Every Which Way but Loose (1978), Any Which Way You Can (1980), and My Bodyguard (1980).
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Awards & recognition
- Crystal Award · 1983
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series · 1979
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1969
- Golden Globe Award — Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture · 1969
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1969 · nominated
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- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1966 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Actress in a Play · 1956 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1953 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1951 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1948 · nominated
Filmography31 titles
Columbo
Emergency!
Rosemary's Baby
Harold and Maude
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Taxi
Kojak
Adam's Rib
Action in the North Atlantic
Saturday Night Live
Abe Lincoln in Illinois
The Dick Cavett Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Marrying Kind
Over 21
The Actress
Pat and Mike
My Bodyguard
The Love Boat
Edge of Darkness
Every Which Way But Loose
Where's Poppa?
Any Which Way You Can
Lord Love a Duck
Scavenger Hunt
Inside Daisy Clover
The Big Bus
Flip
Voyage of the Rock Aliens
The Trouble with Spies
Delta Pi