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Also Known As Roseanne O’Donnell
Born March 21, 1962 (age 64) • New York
Notable Works “The Rosie O’Donnell Show”

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David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Common, Rosie O'Donnell, and Nicolle Wallace sit in conversation on the set of The View, with The View logo visible in the background.
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Oprah Winfrey
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Will Ferrell
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