Ruth Gordon defied every rule. Told she was too plain for Broadway, too old for Hollywood, she kept fighting. At 72, she won an Oscar for "Rosemary's Baby." Then became iconic as Maude in "Harold and Maude." She worked until 88, proving age isn't an ending—it's power. Her legacy: never stop until you're done. | Ifestory

Ruth Gordon born Oct 30, in 1896 - Over 40 roles incl Abe Lincoln in Illinois, Where's Poppa, Rosemary's Baby, Harold and Maude, Inside Daisy Clover... & of course co-wrote screenplays for Adam's Rib & Pat and Mike with husband Garson Kanin... #botd http://www.classicmoviehub.com/bio/ruth-gordon/ | Classic Movie Hub

Legendary Ruth Gordon guest stars on Columbo this Saturday morning! Don't miss it at 9:30AM/8:30C on COZI TV Don't have an antenna or cable TV? You can stream COZI TV on HuluLive! | Cozi TV

Yes, Ruth Gordon was a distinguished actress and playwright, achieving critical acclaim for her work in both fields over a nearly 70-year career. She began on Broadway at 19, went on to co-write famous screenplays like Adam's Rib, and gained later-career international fame with film roles in movies such as Rosemary's Baby and Harold and Maude. Her extensive list of accolades includes an Academy Award, an Emmy, and three Academy Award nominations for writing. #RuthGordon #rosemarysbaby #oscars #E