Ruth Gordon
Birthday: 1896-10-30
Deathday: 1984-10-09
Birthplace: Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
Gender: Female
Drafted: 0
Drafted By: Unowned
Owned By: Unowned
Owned Wins: 0
Owned Noms: 0
Win Bonus: 3
Nom Bonus: 0
Total Points: 0
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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Career Statisics
| Season | Age | Movie | Role | Result | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 70 | Inside Daisy Clover (1965) | Supporting Actress | Nom | 0 | |
| 1969 | 73 | Rosemary's Baby (1968) | Supporting Actress | Win | 0 | |
| Career | 0 |
Transaction History
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Credits
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1987-12-04 | The Trouble with Spies | Mrs. Arkwright |
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1985-09-27 | Maxie | Mrs. Lavin |
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1984-04-01 | Delta Pi | Mugsy |
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1984-03-09 | Voyage of the Rock Aliens | The Sheriff |
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1982-12-10 | Don't Go to Sleep | Bernice |
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1982-11-12 | Jimmy the Kid | Bernice |
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1980-12-17 | Any Which Way You Can | Ma Boggs |
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1980-07-11 | My Bodyguard | Gramma |
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1980-02-09 | Hardhat & Legs | Grandmother |
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1979-12-21 | Scavenger Hunt | Arvilla Droll |
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1979-11-14 | Boardwalk | Becky Rosen |
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1978-12-16 | Every Which Way but Loose | Ma Boggs |
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1978-03-14 | Perfect Gentlemen | Ms. Cavagarno |
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1977-06-17 | The Prince of Central Park | Mrs. Miller |
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1976-10-29 | Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby | Minnie Castevet |
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1976-10-08 | The Great Houdinis | Cecilia Weiss |
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1976-06-23 | The Big Bus | Old Lady |
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1973-10-02 | Isn't It Shocking? | Marge Savage |
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1971-12-20 | Harold and Maude | Maude |
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1970-11-10 | Where’s Poppa? | Mrs. Hocheiser |
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1969-08-20 | What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice? | Mrs Dimmock |
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1968-06-12 | Rosemary's Baby | Minnie Castevet |
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1966-12-07 | Blithe Spirit | Madame Arcati |
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1966-02-21 | Lord Love a Duck | Stella Bernard |
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1965-12-22 | Inside Daisy Clover | The Dealer - Mrs. Clover |
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1943-06-12 | Action in the North Atlantic | Mrs. Sarah Jarvis |
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1943-04-09 | Edge of Darkness | Anna Stensgard |
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1941-12-31 | Two-Faced Woman | Ruth Ellis |
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1940-02-23 | Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet | Mrs. Ehrlich |
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1940-02-22 | Abe Lincoln in Illinois | Mary Todd Lincoln |
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1915-10-21 | The Whirl of Life | Dancer |