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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.
As actor
The Trouble with Spies
The Ten-Year Lunch
Maxie
Voyage of the Rock Aliens
Delta Pi
The Secret World of the Very Young
Jimmy the Kid
Don't Go to Sleep
Night of 100 Stars
Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady
Any Which Way You Can
Hardhat & Legs
My Bodyguard
Scavenger Hunt
Boardwalk
Every Which Way but Loose
Perfect Gentlemen
The Prince of Central Park
The Big Bus
Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby
The Great Houdinis
Isn't It Shocking?
Harold and Maude
Where’s Poppa?
What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice?
Rosemary's Baby
Inside Daisy Clover
Lord Love a Duck
Blithe Spirit
The Matchmaker