Ruth Gordon

thumb|Ruth Gordon 1946 Ruth Gordon Jones (October 30, 1896 – August 28, 1985) was an American actress, screenwriter, and playwright. She began her career performing on Broadway at age 19. Quotes I can’t tell you how encouraging a thing like this is. The first film that I was ever in was in 1915, and here we are, and it’s 1969. Actually, I don’t know why it took me so long, though I don’t think, you know, that I’m backward. Anyway, thank you Bill, thank you Bob, thank you Roman and thank you Mia, and thank all of you who voted for me. Ruth speech when she won oscar award in 1969. Work on yourself. Believe in yourself. Show up! Support others! The bounty of the world will open up for you. Ruth in an interview in 1984. The biggest limitations are the ones we place on ourselves, and opportunities rise up to meet the unique offerings of people. Ruth speak on limitations in 1984. I wipe away all the unpleasantness of the day, of the people, of the city, whatever. We have it in our power to overcome assholes, and I think we have them thrown into our path to see if we have the chops to handle them. Ruth speak on challenges in 1984. I was amazed the way Garson could take these teams and make me want to see their pictures all over again. Ruth speak about her husband in 1985. Don't be helpless, don't give up, don't kill yourself, don't look for trouble. Stuff gets in your way, kick it under the rug. Stay well, stay with it, make it come out... Ruth speak on not giving up in 1985 Quotes about Gordon Her strength was always tremendous, tremendous theatrical expertise. She knew more about the theater than anybody that I ever encountered in my life. And she, being a very great actress, could recognize the strengths and the weaknesses in a role, so that she wouldn't allow a part in any of our films to be anything less than a wonderful acting part. Kanin, Ruth's husband describe her role as an actress in 1837. Ruth exulted in life, Her blazing professionalism and generosity of spirit made it obvious to me that we had in our midst one of the greatest of them all. Actress Glenn speak on Ruth professionalism in 1895. Her warmth and humanity shone like the first patch of sun on a dark and wintry day, The world will be a colder place without her enthusiastic, elegant and adorable countenance. Bud Cort speak on the demise of the actress in 1895. At this time it's being considered as a natural death,she was always around town, She always stopped and talked to people. She was very pleasant. Searle speak about the humility of the actress after her demise in 1895. External links 2106 File:Ruth Gordon 1946.jpg Category:1896 births Category:1985 deaths Category:Actresses from Massachusetts Category:Best Supporting Actress Academy Award winners Category:Screenwriters from the United States Category:Playwrights from the United States Category:Women born in the 19th century Category:Actresses from Manhattan Category:Screenwriters from New York City