RUTH GORDON

Ruth Gordon
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: October 30, 1896
Deathday: August 28, 1985
Place of Birth: Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
Biography
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).
Filmography
Starring
1987·
The Ten-Year LunchHerself - Participant
Mrs. Arkwright
1985·
MaxieMrs. Lavin
Mary
1984·
Delta PiMugsy
The Sheriff
1982·
NewhartBlanche Devane
1982·
Night of 100 StarsSelf
1982·
Don't Go to SleepBernice
1982·
Jimmy the KidBernice
1980·
My BodyguardGramma
1980·
Hardhat & LegsGrandmother
Ma Boggs
1979·
BoardwalkBecky Rosen
1979·
Scavenger HuntArvilla Droll
1978·
TaxiDee Wilcox
1978·
Perfect GentlemenMs. Cavagarno
Ma Boggs
1977·
The Love BoatMrs. Warner
Mrs. Miller
1976·
The Great HoudinisCecilia Weiss
Minnie Castevet
1976·
The Big BusOld Lady
1975·
Medical StoryEmily Dobson
1975·
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host
1974·
Rhoda1973·
KojakMiss Eudora Temple
1973·
Isn't It Shocking?Marge Savage
1972·
Emergency!Lenore
1971·
Film '72Self
1971·
ColumboAbigail Mitchell
1971·
Harold and MaudeMaude
1970·
The Flip Wilson ShowSelf
1970·
Where’s Poppa?Mrs. Hocheiser
Mrs Dimmock
1968·
The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest
1968·
Rosemary's BabyMinnie Castevet
1966·
Blithe SpiritMadame Arcati
1966·
Lord Love a DuckStella Bernard
1966·
Inside Daisy CloverThe Dealer - Mrs. Clover
Self
1954·
The MatchmakerMrs. Levi
1953·
The OscarsSelf
Madame Arcati
1948·
The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
1943·
Edge of DarknessAnna Stensgard
Mrs. Sarah Jarvis
1941·
Two-Faced WomanRuth Ellis
Mrs. Ehrlich
Mary Todd Lincoln
Self - Guest Expert
1915·
The Whirl of LifeDancer
Production
1980·
Hardhat & LegsScreenplay
1973·
Adam's RibCreator, Story
1967·
Rosie!Theatre Play
1953·
The ActressWriter
1952·
The Marrying KindWriter
1952·
Pat and MikeScreenplay
1949·
Adam's RibScreenplay
Writer
1947·
A Double LifeScreenplay
1945·
Over 21Theatre Play