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 (54 titles)
4.7MovieThe Trouble with Spies
Mrs. Arkwright · 1987
6.5MovieThe Ten-Year Lunch
Herself - Participant · 1987
5.0MovieMaxie
Mrs. Lavin · 1985
MovieThe Secret World of the Very Young
Mary · 1984
4.0MovieDelta Pi
Mugsy · 1984
4.8MovieVoyage of the Rock Aliens
The Sheriff · 1984
6.5MovieDon't Go to Sleep
Bernice · 1982
5.0MovieJimmy the Kid
Bernice · 1982
7.1ShowNewhart
Blanche Devane · 1982
6.0MovieNatalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady
1982
5.8MovieNight of 100 Stars
Self · 1982
5.8MovieAny Which Way You Can
Ma Boggs · 1980
6.4MovieMy Bodyguard
Gramma · 1980
6.3MovieHardhat & Legs
Grandmother · 1980
5.6MovieScavenger Hunt
Arvilla Droll · 1979
7.5MovieBoardwalk
Becky Rosen · 1979
6.1MovieEvery Which Way but Loose
Ma Boggs · 1978
7.3ShowTaxi
Dee Wilcox · 1978
4.8MoviePerfect Gentlemen
Ms. Cavagarno · 1978
6.3ShowThe Love Boat
Mrs. Warner · 1977
6.0MovieThe Prince of Central Park
Mrs. Miller · 1977
3.6MovieLook What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby
Minnie Castevet · 1976
6.3MovieThe Great Houdinis
Cecilia Weiss · 1976
5.3MovieThe Big Bus
Old Lady · 1976
6.9ShowSaturday Night Live
Self - Host · 1975
5.0ShowMedical Story
Emily Dobson · 1975
6.3ShowRhoda
1974
7.2ShowKojak
Miss Eudora Temple · 1973
6.3MovieIsn't It Shocking?
Marge Savage · 1973
7.9ShowEmergency!
Lenore · 1972