Rosie O'Donnell

Also known as Roseann O'Donnell, Roseann Teresa O'Donnell, Roseanne Teresa O'Donnell

American comedian, producer, actress, and television personality

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Rosie O'Donnell is an American comedian, producer, actress, and television personality who has worked across entertainment for decades. She is notable for her work in comedy and television, where she has built a career as a performer and producer in the entertainment industry.

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Works: 14

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The (Dead Mothers) Club
The Playground
Kids are punny 2
Bosom buddies
America

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Type: Person
Country: IE
Active from: 1961-12-12

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Listeners: 72,813
Total plays: 231,564

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Roseann O'Donnell (born March 21, 1962) is an American talk show host, comedian, and actress. She began her comedy career as a teenager and received her breakthrough on the television series Star Search in 1984. After a series of television and film roles that introduced her to a larger national audience, O'Donnell hosted her own syndicated daytime talk show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, between 1996 and 2002, which won several Daytime Emmy Awards. During this period, she developed the nickname "Queen of Nice", as well as a reputation for philanthropic efforts.

O'Donnell came out as a lesbian in 2002. An outspoken advocate for lesbian rights and gay adoption issues, she is a foster and adoptive mother. Named The Advocate's 2002 Person of the Year, she became a regular contributor to the magazine in 2023. O'Donnell also continues to be a television producer and a collaborative partner in the LGBT family vacation company R Family Vacations.