Ruth Gordon

(1896-1985)

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Ruth Gordon Jones (October 30, 1896 – August 28, 1985) was an American actress, screenwriter, and playwright. 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. 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).

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Born	Ruth Gordon Jones 30 October 1896 Quincy, Massachusetts USA
Died	28 August 1985 (aged 88) Edgartown, Massachusetts
Zodiac	Scorpio
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Gregory Kelly 1891-1927 · American actor · m. 1918 info edit

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Jed Harris 1900-1979 · Austrian-born American producer and director info edit

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Garson Kanin 1912-1999 · American film and theatre director, playwright, screenwriter · m. 1942 info edit

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Jones Harris info 1st child with Jed Harris Male b. 1929 · Age: 96 · 1929- ·

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Clifford Odets · 1906-1963 · American playwright, screenwriter, and actor info edit view couple »

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Spencer Tracy · Friend · 1900-1967 · American actor edit info

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John Gielgud · Friend · 1904-2000 · English actor and theatre director edit info

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Katharine Hepburn · Friend · 1907-2003 · American actress edit info

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Valerie Harper · Friend · 1939-2019 · American actress edit info

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