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Ruth Gordon was an American actress, writer, and director. She began her career as a stage actress in the 1920s, and later transitioned to film and television. She is best known for her roles in the films Rosemary's Baby (1968) and Harold and Maude (1971). She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film. Gordon was born on October 30, 1896 in Quincy, Massachusetts. She attended Quincy High School and later studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. Gordon began her career on the stage, appearing in plays such as The Royal Family and The Front Page. She made her film debut in the 1932 film The Old Dark House. She went on to appear in numerous films throughout her career, including The Diary of Anne Frank (1959), The Night of the Iguana (1964), and The Trouble with Angels (1966). In 1968, Gordon won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Rosemary's Baby. She also received an Academy Award nomination for her performance in Harold and Maude. Gordon was married to actor Garson Kanin from 1942 until his death in 1999. She died on August 28, 1985 in Los Angeles, California.

Popular As Ruth Gordon Jones
Occupation actress,writer,soundtrack
Age 89 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 30 October 1896
Birthday 30 October
Birthplace Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
Date of death 28 August, 1985
Died Place Edgartown, Massachusetts, USA
Nationality United States

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Ruth Gordon Height, Weight & Measurements

At 89 years old, Ruth Gordon height is 5' (1.52 m) .

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Height 5' (1.52 m)
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Who Is Ruth Gordon's Husband?

Her husband is Garson Kanin (4 December 1942 - 28 August 1985) ( her death), Gregory Kelly (23 December 1918 - 9 July 1927) ( his death)

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Husband Garson Kanin (4 December 1942 - 28 August 1985) ( her death), Gregory Kelly (23 December 1918 - 9 July 1927) ( his death)
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Ruth Gordon Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Ruth Gordon worth at the age of 89 years old? Ruth Gordon’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Ruth Gordon's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Actress

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2009

There is a 2009 biography of the lives and careers of the Kanin family (Garson Kanin, Ruth [Gordon], Michael Kanin and Fay Kanin): "A Family Affair - The Kanins in Hollywood and on Broadway," written by Josh Kanin (her nephew by marriage) and Wayne Lindholm.

1981

Biography in "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives, Volume One: 1981-1985," pp. 330-332. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1998.

1972

Had one grandson; Jack Gwynne Emmet Harris (b. March 17, 1972).

1971

Was a close friend of actor Bud Cort, with whom she costarred in Harold and Maude (1971).

1970

She wrote several books during the mid-1970s and appeared on TV.

1969

Was the 65th actress to receive an Academy Award: she won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Rosemary's Baby (1968) at The 41st Annual Academy Awards (1969) on April 14, 1969.

1968

It is during this last period of her career that she became a movie star, with memorable roles in Rosemary's Baby (1968) and Harold and Maude (1971).

1965

Was excited about returning to films after 22 years with a role in "The Loved One" in 1965 and looked forward to having a movie career despite her advanced age. When her role was cut from the final release print, it was a major disappointment, but she persevered and won an Oscar three years later for "Rosemary's Baby.".

1960

She returned to film acting during the 1960s.

1956

Was nominated for Broadway's 1956 Tony Award as Best Actress (Dramatic) for portraying Dolly Levi in Thornton Wilder's "The Matchmaker."

1953

A character based on Gordon was portrayed by Jean Simmons in the movie The Actress (1953).

1942

Back in New York, she married Garson Kanin in 1942 (her first husband Gregory Kelly, a stage actor, died in 1927). She began writing plays, and, later, her husband and she collaborated on screenplays for Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy, whose screen relationship was modeled on their own marriage.

1940

Her most memorable role during this period in the early 1940s was as Mary Todd in Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940). She left Hollywood to return to theater.

1936

The next 20 years she spent on stage, even appearing at the Old Vic in London in the successful run of "The Country Wife" in 1936. Nearly 25 years after her film debut, she returned to movies briefly.

1929

Twice married, she gave birth to her only child at age 32, to a son, Jones Harris on October 16, 1929. The child's father was Jed Harris, to whom she was not married. Her only grandchild was Jack Gwynne Emmet Harris (b. March 17, 1972).

1915

When Ruth Gordon convinced her father, a sea captain, to let her pursue acting she came to New York and studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She acted in a few silents made at Fort Lee, New Jersey, in 1915. She made her Broadway debut in "Peter Pan" as Nibs the same year.

1914

Alumna of the AADA (American Academy of Dramatic Arts), Class of 1914.