Ruth Gordon

American actress and writer (1896–1985)

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Ruth Gordon was an American screenwriter, playwright, stage actor, and film actor. Born Ruth Gordon Jones in Quincy, Massachusetts, on October 30, 1896, she began her work period in 1915. She was educated at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and wrote in English. Her notable works include the play *Years ago*, *Magic Dog*, *Don't Fence Their Spirit*, *Good dogs*, and *Myself among others*.

Gordon died of a stroke in Edgartown on August 28, 1985. Her manner of death was natural causes. She received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture. She was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay and the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play.

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Works: 22

Top works

Magic Dog
Don't Fence Their Spirit
Good dogs
Myself among others (A Dell book)
Years ago, a play

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Quincy, Massachusetts, USA

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…

Known for

The Trouble with Spies — Mrs. Arkwright1987
The Ten-Year Lunch — Herself - Participant1987
Maxie — Mrs. Lavin1985
Voyage of the Rock Aliens — The Sheriff1984
Delta Pi — Mugsy1984
The Secret World of the Very Young — Mary1984
Jimmy the Kid — Bernice1982
Don't Go to Sleep — Bernice1982
Night of 100 Stars — Self1982
Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady1982

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Key facts

Born: Ruth Gordon Jones , ( 1896-10-30 ) October 30, 1896, Quincy, Massachusetts , U.S.
Died: August 28, 1985 (1985-08-28) (aged 88), Edgartown, Massachusetts , U.S.
Occupations: Actress playwright screenwriter
Years active: 1915–1985
Spouses: Gregory Kelly ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1921 ; died 1927 ) Garson Kanin ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1942 )
Partner: Jed Harris (1929 – c. 1930s)

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Instance of: human
Given name: Ruth
Family name: Gordon
Gender: female
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Quincy
Place of death: Edgartown
Spouse: Garson Kanin
Occupation: actor
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Award: Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
Field of work: theatre
Image: Ruth Gordon 1946 (cropped).jpg

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Commons category: Ruth Gordon
date of birth: 1896-10-30
date of death: 1985-08-28
cause of death: stroke
nominated for: Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play
manner of death: natural causes
name in native language: Ruth Gordon
start of work period: 1915-00-00
end of work period: 1985-00-00
birth name: Ruth Gordon Jones
writing language: English language
has works in the collection: Anne Frank House

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Encyclopedic overview

Ruth Gordon Jones (October 30, 1896 – August 28, 1985) was an American actress, playwright, screenwriter and novelist, widely known for a career that spanned seven decades, beginning by performing on Broadway at age 19. Known for her nasal voice and distinctive personality, Gordon gained international recognition and critical acclaim for film roles that continued into her 70s and 80s. Her later work included performances in Rosemary's Baby (1968), What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice? (1969), Where's Poppa? (1970), Harold and Maude (1971), Every Which Way but Loose (1978), Any Which Way You Can (1980), and My Bodyguard (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 Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy, and two Golden Globe Awards for her acting, as well as three Academy Award nominations for her writing. In 1982, she authored the novel Shady Lady.

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