Ruth Gordon
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).
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
The Trouble with Spies
1987
as Mrs. Arkwright
The Ten-Year Lunch
1987
as Herself - Participant
Maxie
1985
as Mrs. Lavin
The Secret World of the Very Young
1984
as Mary
Delta Pi
1984
as Mugsy
Voyage of the Rock Aliens
1984
as The Sheriff
Don't Go to Sleep
1982
as Bernice
Jimmy the Kid
1982
as Bernice
Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady
1982
Night of 100 Stars
1982
as Self
Any Which Way You Can
1980
as Ma Boggs
My Bodyguard
1980
as Gramma
Hardhat & Legs
1980
as Grandmother
Scavenger Hunt
1979
as Arvilla Droll
Boardwalk
1979
as Becky Rosen
Every Which Way but Loose
1978
as Ma Boggs
Perfect Gentlemen
1978
as Ms. Cavagarno
The Prince of Central Park
1977
as Mrs. Miller
Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby
1976
as Minnie Castevet
The Great Houdinis
1976
as Cecilia Weiss
The Big Bus
1976
as Old Lady
Isn't It Shocking?
1973
as Marge Savage
Harold and Maude
1971
as Maude
Where’s Poppa?
1970
as Mrs. Hocheiser