Ruth Gordon

Actor

Born: October 30, 1896
Died: August 28, 1985 (age 88)
From: Quincy, Massachusetts, USA

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…

Filmography (37)

The Trouble with Spies (1987)
Mrs. Arkwright
The Ten-Year Lunch (1987)
Herself - Participant
Maxie (1985)
Mrs. Lavin
The Secret World of the Very Young (1984)
Mary
Delta Pi (1984)
Mugsy
Voyage of the Rock Aliens (1984)
The Sheriff
Don't Go to Sleep (1982)
Bernice
Jimmy the Kid (1982)
Bernice
Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady (1982)
Night of 100 Stars (1982)
Self
Any Which Way You Can (1980)
Ma Boggs
My Bodyguard (1980)
Gramma
Hardhat & Legs (1980)
Grandmother
Scavenger Hunt (1979)
Arvilla Droll
Boardwalk (1979)
Becky Rosen
Every Which Way but Loose (1978)
Ma Boggs
Perfect Gentlemen (1978)
Ms. Cavagarno
The Prince of Central Park (1977)
Mrs. Miller
Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby (1976)
Minnie Castevet
The Great Houdinis (1976)
Cecilia Weiss
The Big Bus (1976)
Old Lady
Isn't It Shocking? (1973)
Marge Savage
Harold and Maude (1971)
Maude
Where’s Poppa? (1970)
Mrs. Hocheiser
What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice? (1969)
Mrs Dimmock
Rosemary's Baby (1968)
Minnie Castevet
Blithe Spirit (1966)
Madame Arcati
Lord Love a Duck (1966)
Stella Bernard
Inside Daisy Clover (1966)
The Dealer - Mrs. Clover
The Matchmaker
The Matchmaker (1954)
Mrs. Levi