Ruth Gordon - Actor Profile

Ruth Gordon

Acting
35Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 30, 1896
Birth Place: Quincy, Massachusetts, USA

About Ruth Gordon

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? (1970), Harold and Maude (1971), Every Which Way but Loose (1978) and Any Which Way You Can (1980). In addition to her acting career, Gordon wrote numerous plays, film scripts, and books, most notably co-writing the screenplay for the 1949 film Adam's Rib. Gordon won an Oscar, an Emmy, and two Golden Globe Awards for her acting, as well as received three Academy Award nominations for her writing.

Best Ruth Gordon Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ruth Gordon's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ruth Gordon.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1987 The Trouble with Spies Mrs. Arkwright Flop Similar →
1987 The Ten-Year Lunch Herself - Participant Hit Similar →
1985 Maxie Mrs. Lavin Flop Similar →
1984 Delta Pi Mugsy Flop Similar →
1984 Voyage of the Rock Aliens The Sheriff Flop Similar →
1982 Don't Go to Sleep Bernice Hit Similar →
1982 Jimmy the Kid Bernice Flop Similar →
1982 Night of 100 Stars Self Hit Similar →
1980 Any Which Way You Can Ma Boggs Average Similar →
1980 My Bodyguard Gramma Average Similar →
1980 Hardhat & Legs Grandmother Flop Similar →
1979 Scavenger Hunt Arvilla Droll Average Similar →
1979 Boardwalk Becky Rosen Average Similar →
1978 Every Which Way but Loose Ma Boggs Average Similar →
1978 Perfect Gentlemen Ms. Cavagarno Flop Similar →
1977 The Prince of Central Park Mrs. Miller Flop Similar →
1976 Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby Minnie Castevet Flop Similar →
1976 The Great Houdinis Cecilia Weiss Average Similar →
1976 The Big Bus Old Lady Flop Similar →
1973 Isn't It Shocking? Marge Savage Average Similar →
1971 Harold and Maude Maude Super Hit Similar →
1970 Where’s Poppa? Mrs. Hocheiser Average Similar →
1969 What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice? Mrs Dimmock Average Similar →
1968 Rosemary's Baby Minnie Castevet Super Hit Similar →
1966 Blithe Spirit Madame Arcati Flop Similar →
1966 Lord Love a Duck Stella Bernard Average Similar →
1966 Inside Daisy Clover The Dealer - Mrs. Clover Average Similar →
1954 The Matchmaker Mrs. Levi Flop Similar →
1943 Action in the North Atlantic Mrs. Sarah Jarvis Hit Similar →
1943 Edge of Darkness Anna Stensgard Average Similar →
1941 Two-Faced Woman Ruth Ellis Average Similar →
1940 Information Please Series 2, No. 2 Self - Guest Expert Flop Similar →
1940 Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet Mrs. Ehrlich Hit Similar →
1940 Abe Lincoln in Illinois Mary Todd Lincoln Hit Similar →
1915 The Whirl of Life Dancer Flop Similar →

Ruth Gordon - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ruth Gordon?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ruth Gordon is "Rosemary's Baby" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Ruth Gordon acted in?

Ruth Gordon has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ruth Gordon?

Other notable films include "Harold and Maude", "Action in the North Atlantic", and "Abe Lincoln in Illinois".