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.
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
Voyage of the Rock Aliens
The Trouble with Spies
Flip
Delta Pi