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Ruth Gordon

Born in Quincy, Massachusetts, USA, October 1896. Died in Edgartown, Massachusetts, USA, August 1985, at 88. Enter your age above to see where you would be on this timeline.

Actress and screenwriter, Oscar winner at 72

  1. 0
    Born
    October 1896 · Quincy, Massachusetts, USA · Life
  2. ~19
    Makes her Broadway debut
    1915 · New York City, USA · Work
  3. ~53
    Co-writes Adam's Rib with her husband, Garson Kanin
    1949 · USA · Triumph
  4. 72
    Wins the Oscar at 72 for Rosemary's Baby
    April 1969 · Los Angeles, USA · Triumph
  5. ~75
    Stars in Harold and Maude
    1971 · USA · Triumph
  6. 88
    Dies
    August 1985 · Edgartown, Massachusetts, USA · Life

Dates marked “~” are known only to the year, so the age may be off by one. Facts are checked against public sources, but mistakes can slip through.