Ruth Gordon: Quick Facts
Facts
| Also Known As | Ruth Gordon Jones |
|---|---|
| Born | October 30, 1896 • Massachusetts |
| Died | August 28, 1985 (aged 88) • Edgartown • Massachusetts |
| Awards And Honors | Academy Award (1969) • Academy Award (1969): Actress in a Supporting Role • Emmy Award (1979): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series • Golden Globe Award (1969): Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture • Golden Globe Award (1966): Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture |
| Notable Works | “A Double Life” • “Adam’s Rib” • “Pat and Mike” |
| Notable Family Members | spouse Garson Kanin |
| Married To | Gregory Kelly (1918–1927 [his death]) • Garson Kanin (married 1942) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) | "Medical Story" (1975) • "Inside Daisy Clover" (1965) • "Newhart" (1983–1984) • "Taxi" (1979) • "The Love Boat" (1977) • "Columbo" (1977) • "Kojak" (1975) • "Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet" (1940) • "Emergency!" (1976) • "Maxie" (1985) • "Action in the North Atlantic" (1943) • "Rosemary's Baby" (1968) • "Two-Faced Woman" (1941) • "Voyage of the Rock Aliens" (1984) • "Lord Love a Duck" (1966) • "That's Life" (1979) • "Harold and Maude" (1971) • "Edge of Darkness" (1943) • "The Big Bus" (1976) • "Scavenger Hunt" (1979) • "My Bodyguard" (1980) • "Rhoda" (1975) • "Any Which Way You Can" (1980) • "Abe Lincoln in Illinois" (1940) • "Boardwalk" (1979) • "Delta Pi" (1984) • "Every Which Way but Loose" (1978) • "Jimmy the Kid" (1982) • "What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice?" (1969) • "Where's Poppa?" (1970) • "The Prudential Family Playhouse" (1950) • "The Trouble with Spies" (1987) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator) | "Pat and Mike" (1952) • "The Prudential Family Playhouse" (1950) • "Adam's Rib" (1949) • "The Actress" (1953) • "The Ford Theatre Hour" (1948) • "Rosie!" (1967) • "The Alcoa Hour" (1957) • "A Double Life" (1947) • "The Marrying Kind" (1952) • "The DuPont Show of the Month" (1960) • "Over 21" (1945) • "Adam's Rib" (1973) |
Top Questions
When was Ruth Gordon born?
Ruth Gordon was born on October 30, 1896.
Is Ruth Gordon married?
Gregory Kelly (1918–1927 [his death]), Garson Kanin (married 1942)
Where was Ruth Gordon born?
Ruth Gordon was born in Quincy, Massachusetts, United States.
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