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Ruth Gordon

Oct 30, 1896 - Aug 28, 1985 (88 years old) in 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 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.

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Known For

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Columbo
Abigail Mitchell
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The Love Boat
Mrs. Warner
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Taxi
Dee Wilcox
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Emergency!
Lenore
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Rhoda
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Newhart
Blanche Devane
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Kojak
Miss Eudora Temple
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The Oscars
Self
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The Flip Wilson Show
Self
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Rosemary's Baby
Minnie Castevet

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