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Ruth Gordon

Bio: 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
Born: Fri, Oct 30 1896
Birthplace: Quincy, Massachusetts, USA

Death: Wed, Aug 28 1985
Ruth Gordon is 88 years old
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Poster of The Trouble with Spies
The Trouble with Spies
Ruth Gordon would have been no older than 88 in The Trouble with Spies as 'Mrs. Arkwright'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1987
Poster of The Ten-Year Lunch
The Ten-Year Lunch
Ruth Gordon would have been no older than 88 in The Ten-Year Lunch as 'Herself - Participant'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 28 1987
Poster of Maxie
Maxie
Ruth Gordon would have been no older than 88 in Maxie as 'Mrs. Lavin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of Delta Pi
Delta Pi
Ruth Gordon was 87 in Delta Pi as 'Mugsy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1984
Poster of Voyage of the Rock Aliens
Voyage of the Rock Aliens
Ruth Gordon was 87 in Voyage of the Rock Aliens as 'The Sheriff'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 1984
Poster of Don't Go to Sleep
Don't Go to Sleep
Ruth Gordon was 86 in Don't Go to Sleep as 'Bernice'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1982
Poster of Jimmy the Kid
Jimmy the Kid
Ruth Gordon was 86 in Jimmy the Kid as 'Bernice'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1982
Poster of Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
Ruth Gordon was 85 in Night of 100 Stars as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of Any Which Way You Can
Any Which Way You Can
Ruth Gordon was 84 in Any Which Way You Can as 'Ma Boggs'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1980
Poster of My Bodyguard
My Bodyguard
Ruth Gordon was 83 in My Bodyguard as 'Gramma'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 11 1980
Poster of Hardhat & Legs
Hardhat & Legs
Ruth Gordon was 83 in Hardhat & Legs as 'Grandmother'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 09 1980
Poster of Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt
Ruth Gordon was 83 in Scavenger Hunt as 'Arvilla Droll'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1979
Poster of Boardwalk
Boardwalk
Ruth Gordon was 83 in Boardwalk as 'Becky Rosen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 14 1979
Poster of Every Which Way but Loose
Every Which Way but Loose
Ruth Gordon was 82 in Every Which Way but Loose as 'Ma Boggs'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 1978
Poster of Perfect Gentlemen
Perfect Gentlemen
Ruth Gordon was 81 in Perfect Gentlemen as 'Ms. Cavagarno'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 14 1978
Poster of The Prince of Central Park
The Prince of Central Park
Ruth Gordon was 80 in The Prince of Central Park as 'Mrs. Miller'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1977
Poster of Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby
Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby
Ruth Gordon was 79 in Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby as 'Minnie Castevet'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1976
Poster of The Great Houdinis
The Great Houdinis
Ruth Gordon was 79 in The Great Houdinis as 'Cecilia Weiss'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1976
Poster of The Big Bus
The Big Bus
Ruth Gordon was 79 in The Big Bus as 'Old Lady'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1976
Poster of Isn't It Shocking?
Isn't It Shocking?
Ruth Gordon was 76 in Isn't It Shocking? as 'Marge Savage'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 02 1973
Poster of Harold and Maude
Harold and Maude
Ruth Gordon was 75 in Harold and Maude as 'Maude'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 20 1971
Poster of Where’s Poppa?
Where’s Poppa?
Ruth Gordon was 74 in Where’s Poppa? as 'Mrs. Hocheiser'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1970
Poster of What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice?
What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice?
Ruth Gordon was 72 in What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice? as 'Mrs Dimmock'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 20 1969
Poster of Rosemary's Baby
Rosemary's Baby
Ruth Gordon was 71 in Rosemary's Baby as 'Minnie Castevet'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 12 1968
Poster of Blithe Spirit
Blithe Spirit
Ruth Gordon was 70 in Blithe Spirit as 'Madame Arcati'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 07 1966
Poster of Lord Love a Duck
Lord Love a Duck
Ruth Gordon was 69 in Lord Love a Duck as 'Stella Bernard'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 21 1966
Poster of Inside Daisy Clover
Inside Daisy Clover
Ruth Gordon was 69 in Inside Daisy Clover as 'The Dealer - Mrs. Clover'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1965
Poster of Action in the North Atlantic
Action in the North Atlantic
Ruth Gordon was 46 in Action in the North Atlantic as 'Mrs. Sarah Jarvis'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 12 1943
Poster of Edge of Darkness
Edge of Darkness
Ruth Gordon was 46 in Edge of Darkness as 'Anna Stensgard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1943
Poster of Two-Faced Woman
Two-Faced Woman
Ruth Gordon was 45 in Two-Faced Woman as 'Ruth Ellis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1941
Poster of Information Please Series 2, No. 2
Information Please Series 2, No. 2
Ruth Gordon was 43 in Information Please Series 2, No. 2 as 'Self - Guest Expert'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1940
Poster of Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
Ruth Gordon was 43 in Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet as 'Mrs. Ehrlich'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1940
Poster of Abe Lincoln in Illinois
Abe Lincoln in Illinois
Ruth Gordon was 43 in Abe Lincoln in Illinois as 'Mary Todd Lincoln'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 22 1940
Poster of The Whirl of Life
The Whirl of Life
Ruth Gordon was 18 in The Whirl of Life as 'Dancer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 21 1915

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Newhart
Newhart
Ruth Gordon was 85+ in Newhart as 'Blanche Devane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1982
Poster of Taxi
Taxi
Ruth Gordon was 81+ in Taxi as 'Dee Wilcox'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1978
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Ruth Gordon was 80+ in The Love Boat as 'Mrs. Warner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Medical Story
Medical Story
Ruth Gordon was 78+ in Medical Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 04 1975
Poster of Rhoda
Rhoda
Ruth Gordon was 77+ in Rhoda
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 1974
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Ruth Gordon was 76+ in Kojak as 'Miss Eudora Temple'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of Emergency!
Emergency!
Ruth Gordon was 75+ in Emergency! as 'Lenore'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 1972
Poster of Columbo
Columbo
Ruth Gordon was 74+ in Columbo as 'Abigail Mitchell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of The Flip Wilson Show
The Flip Wilson Show
Ruth Gordon was 73+ in The Flip Wilson Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Ruth Gordon was 71+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Ruth Gordon was 65+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Ruth Gordon was 65+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Ruth Gordon was 56+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Ruth Gordon was 55+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Madame Arcati'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Ruth Gordon was 51+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948