Ruth Gordon
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
- Collaborated on screenplays with her second husband, Garson Kanin, several of which proved successful for actors Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy
- Made a name for herself as a Broadway star in the 1920s and 1930s
- 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