Ruth Gordon

Acting

1940 — 1984 · 16 films

Lived

30 October 1896 — d. 1985

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 Rosemary's Baby (1968), Where's Poppa?