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Ruth Gordon Biography

Birth Name:Ruth Gordon Jones

Birth Place:Quincy, Massachusetts, United States

Profession Actress, Writer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • In 1983, she won a Crystal Award at the Women in Film Crystal Awards
  • When actress Hazel Dawn personally responded to her request for an autographed picture that she sent out in high school, it inspired her to go into acting herself
  • Made a name for herself as a Broadway star in the 1920s and 1930s
  • Collaborated on screenplays with her second husband, Garson Kanin, several of which proved successful for actors Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy
  • Was a picture baby for Mellin's Food for Infants & Invalids
  • A small theater in Westboro, Mass․, and an outdoor amphitheater in Quincy, Mass․, were named in her honor after her death

Awards

  • 1948Oscar-Best Writing, Original Screenplay: nominated
  • 1950WGA Award (Screen)-Best Written American Comedy: nominated
  • 1951Oscar-Best Writing, Story and Screenplay: nominated
  • 1951WGA Award (Screen)-Best Written American Comedy: nominated
  • 1953Oscar-Best Writing, Story and Screenplay: nominated
  • 1953WGA Award (Screen)-Best Written American Comedy: nominated
  • 1953WGA Award (Screen)-Best Written American Comedy: nominated
  • 1954WGA Award (Screen)-Best Written American Comedy: nominated
  • 1966Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 1966Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 1968KCFCC Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 1968Golden Laurel-Female Supporting Performance: nominated
  • 1969Oscar-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: winner
  • 1969Golden Globe-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 1969Gold Medal-Favorite Motion Picture: winner
  • 1972Golden Globe-Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 1975Gold Medal-Favorite Movie: nominated
  • 1976Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in Comedy or Drama Series: nominated
  • 1977Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy or Drama Special: nominated
  • 1978Stinker Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 1979Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 1986Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated