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
Cast Credits
The Trouble with Spies
Character: Mrs. Arkwright
MOVIE • 1987
The Ten-Year Lunch
Character: Herself - Participant
MOVIE • 1987
Maxie
Character: Mrs. Lavin
MOVIE • 1985
Delta Pi
Character: Mugsy
MOVIE • 1984
Voyage of the Rock Aliens
Character: The Sheriff
MOVIE • 1984
Don't Go to Sleep
Character: Bernice
MOVIE • 1982
Jimmy the Kid
Character: Bernice
MOVIE • 1982
Newhart
Character: Blanche Devane
TV • 1982
Night of 100 Stars
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1982
Any Which Way You Can
Character: Ma Boggs
MOVIE • 1980
My Bodyguard
Character: Gramma
MOVIE • 1980
Hardhat & Legs
Character: Grandmother
MOVIE • 1980
Scavenger Hunt
Character: Arvilla Droll
MOVIE • 1979
Boardwalk
Character: Becky Rosen
MOVIE • 1979
Every Which Way but Loose
Character: Ma Boggs
MOVIE • 1978
Taxi
Character: Dee Wilcox
TV • 1978
Perfect Gentlemen
Character: Ms. Cavagarno
MOVIE • 1978
The Love Boat
Character: Mrs. Warner
TV • 1977
The Prince of Central Park
Character: Mrs. Miller
MOVIE • 1977
Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby
Character: Minnie Castevet
MOVIE • 1976
Crew
Crew Credits
Hardhat & Legs
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1980
Adam's Rib
Role: Story
TV • 1973
Adam's Rib
Role: Creator
TV • 1973
Rosie!
Role: Theatre Play
MOVIE • 1967
The Actress
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1953
Pat and Mike
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1952
The Marrying Kind
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1952
Adam's Rib
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1949
The Ford Theatre Hour
Role: Writer
TV • 1948
A Double Life
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1947
Over 21
Role: Theatre Play
MOVIE • 1945