Ruth Gordon
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Summary
Ruth Gordon was born on October 30, 1896[1], in Quincy[2]. She died on August 28, 1985[3], in Edgartown[4]. She worked as a screenwriter[5], playwright[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and television actor[9]. She ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,064 views/month, #5,086 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Hancock Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Gregory Kelly[12], Garson Kanin[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Native language: English[15]
- Occupation: writer[16], actor[17], director[18]
- Field of work: film[19], television[20], theatre art[21]
- Educated at: American Academy of Dramatic Arts[22], Quincy High School[23]
- Award received: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[24], Crystal Award[25], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series[26], Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture[27]
- Sex or gender: female[28]
- Commons category: Ruth Gordon[29]
- Cause of death: stroke[30]
- Family name: Gordon[31]
- Given name: Ruth[32]
- Manner of death: natural causes[33]
- Described by source: American Women Writers[34]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[35], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[36], Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Birth name: Ruth Gordon Jones[39]
- Name in native language: Ruth Gordon[40]
- Start of work period: 1915[41]
Why It Matters
Ruth Gordon has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] She is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Ruth Gordon born?
Ruth Gordon's place of birth was Quincy[2].
Where did Ruth Gordon die?
Ruth Gordon passed away in Edgartown[4].
Who was Ruth Gordon married to?
Ruth Gordon's spouses include Gregory Kelly[12] and Garson Kanin[13].
What did Ruth Gordon do for work?
Ruth Gordon worked as a screenwriter[5], playwright[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and television actor[9].
Where did Ruth Gordon go to school?
Ruth Gordon was educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[22] and Quincy High School[23].
What awards did Ruth Gordon receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[24], Crystal Award[25], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series[26], and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture[27].