Acting
Ruth Gordon
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.
Filmography
The Trouble with Spies
Film · 1987
The Ten-Year Lunch
Film · 1987
Maxie
Film · 1985
Voyage of the Rock Aliens
Film · 1984
Delta Pi
Film · 1984
The Secret World of the Very Young
Film · 1984
Jimmy the Kid
Film · 1982
Don't Go to Sleep
Film · 1982
Night of 100 Stars
Film · 1982
Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady
Film · 1982
Newhart
Series · 1982
Any Which Way You Can
Film · 1980
Hardhat & Legs
Film · 1980
My Bodyguard
Film · 1980
Scavenger Hunt
Film · 1979
Boardwalk
Film · 1979
Every Which Way but Loose
Film · 1978
Perfect Gentlemen
Film · 1978
Taxi
Series · 1978
The Prince of Central Park
Film · 1977
The Love Boat
Series · 1977
The Big Bus
Film · 1976
Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby
Film · 1976
The Great Houdinis
Film · 1976
Saturday Night Live
Series · 1975
Medical Story
Series · 1975
Rhoda
Series · 1974
Isn't It Shocking?
Film · 1973
Kojak
Series · 1973
Emergency!
Series · 1972
Harold and Maude
Film · 1971
Columbo
Series · 1971
Film '72
Series · 1971
Where’s Poppa?
Film · 1970
The Flip Wilson Show
Series · 1970
What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice?
Film · 1969
Rosemary's Baby
Film · 1968
The Dick Cavett Show
Series · 1968
Inside Daisy Clover
Film · 1966
Lord Love a Duck
Film · 1966
Blithe Spirit
Film · 1966
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Series · 1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Series · 1961
The Matchmaker
Film · 1954
The Oscars
Series · 1953
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Series · 1951
The Ed Sullivan Show
Series · 1948
Action in the North Atlantic
Film · 1943
Edge of Darkness
Film · 1943
Two-Faced Woman
Film · 1941
Information Please Series 2, No. 2
Film · 1940
Abe Lincoln in Illinois
Film · 1940
Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
Film · 1940
The Whirl of Life
Film · 1915