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Ruth Gordon Jones (October 30, 1896 – August 28, 1985) was an American actress, playwright and screenwriter. She began her career 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.
Ruth Gordon. Actress: Rosemary's Baby. When Ruth Gordon convinced her father, a sea captain, to let her pursue acting she came to New York and studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She acted in a few silents made at Fort Lee, New Jersey, in 1915.
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- Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
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Apr 25, 2024 · Ruth Gordon (born October 30, 1896, Wollaston, Massachusetts, U.S.—died August 28, 1985, Edgartown, Massachusetts) was an American writer and actress who achieved award-winning acclaim in both pursuits. Much of her writing was done in collaboration with her second husband, Garson Kanin.
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Ruth Gordon. Actress: Rosemary's Baby. When Ruth Gordon convinced her father, a sea captain, to let her pursue acting she came to New York and studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She acted in a few silents made at Fort Lee, New Jersey, in 1915.
- October 30, 1896
- August 28, 1985
Aug 29, 1985 · Ruth Gordon, an actress and writer whose perpetual energies seemed to defy time, died yesterday at her summer home in Edgartown, Mass. She was 88 years old.
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Aug 29, 1985 · Actress Ruth Gordon, whose roguish heart and enduring grace lighted the world’s stages and motion picture screens for seven decades, died “peacefully in her sleep” Wednesday in Edgartown, Mass.,...
Jul 1, 2009 · Ruth Gordon wins the Oscar for Supporting Actress for Rosemary's Baby at the 41st Academy Awards. Presented by Tony Curtis.See more 1969 Oscar highlights: ht...
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