Ruth Gordon
Actor
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
Harold and Maude
as Maude 1971
Every Which Way but Loose
as Ma Boggs 1978
Any Which Way You Can
as Ma Boggs 1980
My Bodyguard
as Gramma 1980
The Big Bus
as Old Lady 1976
Action in the North Atlantic
as Mrs. Sarah Jarvis 1943
Inside Daisy Clover
as The Dealer - Mrs. Clover 1966
Where’s Poppa?
as Mrs. Hocheiser 1970
What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice?
as Mrs Dimmock 1969
Voyage of the Rock Aliens
as The Sheriff 1984
Scavenger Hunt
as Arvilla Droll 1979
Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby
as Minnie Castevet 1976
Don't Go to Sleep
as Bernice 1982
Edge of Darkness
as Anna Stensgard 1943
Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
as Mrs. Ehrlich 1940
Lord Love a Duck
as Stella Bernard 1966