Rosie O'Donnell
Acting
Born: March 21, 1962 (age 64) · Commack, Long Island, New York, USA
Highest Rated
Biography
Roseann "Rosie" O'Donnell (born March 21, 1962) is an American stand-up comedienne, actress, singer, author and media personality. She has also been a magazine editor and continues to be a celebrity blogger, LGBT rights activist, television producer and collaborative partner in the LGBT family vacation company R Family Vacations. Raised Roman Catholic, O'Donnell lost her mother to cancer as a pre-teen and has stressed the importance of protecting children and supporting families throughout her career. O'Donnell started her comedy career while still a teenager and her big break was on the talent show Star Search when she was twenty years old. A TV sitcom and a series of movies introduced her to a larger national audience and in 1996 she started hosting The Rosie O'Donnell Show which won multiple Emmy awards. During her years on The Rosie O'Donnell Show she wrote her first book, a memoir called Find Me and developed the nickname "Queen Of Nice" as well as a reputation for philanthropic efforts. She used the book's $3 million advance to establish her own For All Kids foundation and promoted other charity projects encouraging other celebrities on her show to also take part. O'Donnell came out stating "I'm a dyke!" two months before finishing her talk show run, saying that her primary reason was to bring attention to gay adoption issues. O'Donnell is a foster—and adoptive—mother. She has since continued to support many LGBT causes and issues. In 2006 O'Donnell became the new moderator on The View boosting ratings and attracting controversies with her liberal views, and strong personality, dominating many of the conversations. She became a polarizing figure to many and her strong opinions resulted in several notable controversies including an on-air dispute regarding the Bush administration's policies with the war in Iraq resulting in a mutual agreement to cancel her contract. In 2007 O'Donnell also released her second memoir, Celebrity Detox, which focuses on her struggles with fame and her time at The View. She continues to do charity work and remains involved with LGBT and family-related issues. She is best known for her inaccurate prediction that Donald Trump will never be the President of the United States. In 2008 O'Donnell starred in and executive produced America (2009 film), a Lifetime channel original movie in which she plays the therapist of the title character, a 16-year-old boy aging out of the foster care system. The film is based on the E.R. Frank book of the same name. In October 2009, she appeared in the original cast of Love, Loss, and What I Wore. In November 2009 "Rosie Radio", a daily two-hour show with O'Donnell discussing news and events on Sirius XM Radio, premiered. O'Donnell said she was approached by the company after she appeared on The Howard Stern Show. O'Donnell has signed on with the Oprah Winfrey Network OWN to return to daytime TV with a talk show in Fall 2011. Description above from the Wikipedia article Rosie O'Donnell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Tarzan
1999
Pitch Perfect 2
2015
The Flintstones
1994
Sleepless in Seattle
1993
American Dad!
2005
A League of Their Own
1992
The Nanny
1993
Russian Doll
2019
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
2000
Beverly Hills, 90210
1990
Empire
2015
Photos (9)
Movies (32)
Tarzan
Terk (voice)
Pitch Perfect 2
The View Host
Sleepless in Seattle
Becky
The Flintstones
Betty Rubble
A League of Their Own
Doris Murphy (3B)
Now and Then
Roberta
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
Octopus Masseuse (voice)
Beautiful Girls
Gina Barrisano
Another Stakeout
A.D.A. Gina Garrett
Jackie's Back!
Rosie O'Donnell
Exit to Eden
Sheila Kingston
Fatal Instinct
Woman in Bird Store
Harriet the Spy
Ole Golly
America
Dr. Maureen Brennan
A Very Brady Sequel
Rosie O'Donnell (uncredited)
Wide Awake
Sister Terry
Hairspray Live!
Gym Teacher
The Twilight of the Golds
Jackie
I'll Do Anything
Makeup
Kids Are Punny
Baby Rosie (voice)
Riding the Bus with My Sister
Beth Simon
Listen to Her Heart: The Life and Music of Laurie Beechman
Narrator
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Good Hope Fairy
Saturday Night Live: Christmas
Bella (archive footage)
Love, Loss, and What I Wore
2020
Car 54, Where Are You?
Lucille Toody
Austin Powers' Electric Psychedelic Pussycat Swingers Club
The Swingers Club
Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration
2022
Artists and Orphans: A True Drama
Narrator
One Night Only: Barbra Streisand and Quartet at the Village Vanguard
Audience
She Raised Me
Marilyn Muff
A Rosie Christmas
Host
TV Shows (45)
American Dad!
(voice) · 1 eps
American Dad!
Townie (voice) · 1 eps
The Nanny
Cozette · 1 eps
The Nanny
Rosie O'Donnell · 1 eps
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Rosie O'Donnell · 3 eps
Beverly Hills, 90210
Rosie O'Donnell · 1 eps
Nip/Tuck
Dawn Budge · 4 eps
Third Watch
Paramedic · 1 eps
The Practice
Wedding Consultant · 1 eps
Mom
Jeanine · 2 eps
Judging Amy
Judge Nancy Paul · 1 eps
Will & Grace
Bonnie · 1 eps
Hacks
Rosie O'Donnell · 1 eps
Impractical Jokers
Q-Two · 1 eps
Spin City
Rosie O'Donnell · 2 eps
Empire
Pepper O'Leary · 1 eps
The Larry Sanders Show
Rosie O'Donnell · 1 eps
Drop Dead Diva
Judge Madeline Summers · 4 eps
The Fosters
Rita Hendricks · 16 eps
Queer as Folk
Loretta Pye · 3 eps
And Just Like That…
Mary · 1 eps
The Ren & Stimpy Show
The Head Barette Beret Girl (voice) · 1 eps
Ally McBeal
Dr. Hooper · 1 eps
Smash
Rosie O'Donnell · 2 eps
Good Hang with Amy Poehler
1 eps
Blue's Clues
1 eps
Gimme a Break!
Maggie O'Brien · 25 eps
Russian Doll
Subway announcer (voice) · 6 eps
Suddenly Susan
Rosie O'Donnell · 1 eps
Web Therapy
Maxine DeMaine · 4 eps
Difficult People
Vanessa · 1 eps
I Know This Much Is True
Lisa Sheffer · 6 eps
Web Therapy
Maxine DeMaine · 3 eps
American Gigolo
Det. Joan Sunday · 8 eps
Primetime Glick
1 eps
A League of Their Own
Vi · 1 eps
SMILF
Tutu · 18 eps
Time of Your Life
1 eps
When We Rise
Del Martin · 4 eps
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy
1 eps
Bless This House
1 eps
The Fran Drescher Show
1 eps
E! True Hollywood Story
1 eps
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Beth · 1 eps
Stand By Your Man
Lorraine Popowski · 7 eps
Self / Appearances (87)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · 6 eps
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self · 1 eps
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self · 1 eps
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self · 1 eps
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest · 2 eps
Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Guest · 1 eps
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host · 2 eps
Jeopardy!
Self · 1 eps
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Self - Guest · 2 eps
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest Host · 4 eps
Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist · 15 eps
The View
Self · 6 eps
The View
Self - Co-Host · 244 eps
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest · 6 eps
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Self · 1 eps
Tony Awards
Self - Host · 3 eps
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest · 1 eps
25 Words or Less
Self · 6 eps
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Self · 4 eps
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Self · 1 eps
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest · 1 eps
Intimate Portrait
Self · 2 eps
Have You Been Paying Attention?
Self - Guest Quizmaster · 1 eps
The Oscars
Self · 2 eps
Celebrity Family Feud
Self · 1 eps
The $100,000 Pyramid
Self · 4 eps
Stars in the House
Self - Special Guest · 1 eps
Match Game
Self - Panelist · 4 eps
Who Do You Think You Are?
Self · 1 eps
Hollywood Game Night
Self · 1 eps
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Self - Contestant · 1 eps
Entertainment Tonight
Self · 1 eps
Kids' Choice Awards
Self - Host · 7 eps
Kids' Choice Awards
Herself - Co-Host · 1 eps
CNN Special Report
Self · 1 eps
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
Self · 2 eps
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Self - Host · 143 eps
Being Mary Tyler Moore
Self (voice)
The Assembly Ireland
Self · 1 eps
Little Britain USA
Herself · 1 eps
Teenage Paparazzo
Self
Sam Pang Tonight
Self - Guest · 1 eps
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
Self (segment "New Way to Walk")
The Rosie Show
Self - Host · 48 eps
Ruby
Self · 1 eps
Bonnie
Self
Time: The Kalief Browder Story
Self · 2 eps
The Words That Built America
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Self (uncredited)
Everything Is Copy
Self
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Self
Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians
Self (archive footage)
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
Self
Last Party 2000
Self
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Self
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
Self
The Undefeated
Self (voice)
The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians
Self (archive footage)
Inside the Actors Studio
Self · 1 eps
Discovering Bedrock
Self
It's Ok to Ask Questions
Self · 1 eps
Me @ the Zoo
Self (archive footage)
Tarzan in Concert with Phil Collins
Self
Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary Party
Self
I'm Going to Tell You a Secret
Self
WNBA: The Birth of a League
Self
The Mystery of Richard Simmons: A Diane Sawyer Special
Self
A Family Is a Family Is a Family: A Rosie O'Donnell Celebration
Herself
The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime
Self
The Madness of Boy George
Self (archive footage)
The (Dead Mothers) Club
Self
Pursuit of Equality
Self
Rosie O'Donnell: A Heartfelt Stand Up
Self
ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway
Self
The Lady in Question Is Charles Busch
Self
The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful
Self
Rosie's Theater Kids
Herself
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
Self
All Aboard! Rosie's Family Cruise
Herself
Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life
Self (archive footage)
Rosie O'Donnell
Self
Teen Choice Awards
Self · 1 eps
Celine: These Are Special Times
Self
The Grammys
Self - Host · 2 eps
Roseanne for President!
Self
Celebrities Uncensored
Self · 1 eps
Upcoming (1)
Writing (4)
Producing (8)
Tony Awards
Producer
Tony Awards
Executive Producer
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Executive Producer
The Big Gay Sketch Show
Producer
The Rosie Show
Producer
Rosie Live
Producer
Kids Are Punny
Executive Producer
Riding the Bus with My Sister
Executive Producer