Known for Acting
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.
Born
October 30, 1896
Died
August 28, 1985 (age 88)
Birthplace
Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
Filmography
46 films, 20 shows


Hardhat & Legs
1980 · 1h 36m · US
A sex education teacher falls for a construction worker with a gambling problem.


Pat and Mike
1952 · 1h 35m · US
Pat Pemberton is a brilliant athlete, except when her domineering fiancé is around. The ladies golf championship is in her reach until she gets flustered by his presence at the final holes. He wants them to get married and forget the whole thing, but she cannot give up on herself that easily. She enlists the help of Mike Conovan, a slightly shady sports promoter. Together they face mobsters, a jealous boxer, and a growing mutual attraction.


Adam's Rib
1949 · 1h 41m · US
A woman's attempted murder of her uncaring husband results in everyday quarrels in the lives of Adam and Amanda, a pair of happily married lawyers who end up on opposite sides of the case in court.


A Double Life
1947 · 1h 44m · US
A Shakespearian actor starring as Othello opposite his wife finds the character's jealous rage taking over his mind off-stage.