Ruth Gordon
Acting
1896-10-30 · 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 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.
movieThe Trouble with Spies
as Mrs. Arkwright · 1987 · 4.7
movieThe Ten-Year Lunch
as Herself - Participant · 1987 · 6.5
movieMaxie
as Mrs. Lavin · 1985 · 5.0
movieThe Secret World of the Very Young
as Mary · 1984 · 0.0
movieDelta Pi
as Mugsy · 1984 · 4.0
movieVoyage of the Rock Aliens
as The Sheriff · 1984 · 4.8
movieDon't Go to Sleep
as Bernice · 1982 · 6.5
movieJimmy the Kid
as Bernice · 1982 · 5.0
tvNewhart
as Blanche Devane · 1982 · 7.1
movieNatalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady
as · 1982 · 6.0
movieNight of 100 Stars
as Self · 1982 · 6.8
movieAny Which Way You Can
as Ma Boggs · 1980 · 5.8
movieMy Bodyguard
as Gramma · 1980 · 6.3
movieHardhat & Legs
as Grandmother · 1980 · 6.3
movieScavenger Hunt
as Arvilla Droll · 1979 · 5.6
movieBoardwalk
as Becky Rosen · 1979 · 7.5
movieEvery Which Way but Loose
as Ma Boggs · 1978 · 6.1
tvTaxi
as Dee Wilcox · 1978 · 7.3
moviePerfect Gentlemen
as Ms. Cavagarno · 1978 · 4.8
tvThe Love Boat
as Mrs. Warner · 1977 · 6.3
movieThe Prince of Central Park
as Mrs. Miller · 1977 · 6.0
movieLook What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby
as Minnie Castevet · 1976 · 3.6
movieThe Great Houdinis
as Cecilia Weiss · 1976 · 6.3
movieThe Big Bus
as Old Lady · 1976 · 5.3