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Rosie O'Donnell
Actor

Rosie O'Donnell

21 Mar 1962Born
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Commack, Long Island, New York, USABirthplace

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.

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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. 

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Known for

Filmography

  1. 2025She Raised MeFilm: Marilyn Muff
  2. 2024The GrievanceFilm: Louise
  3. 2022American GigoloSeries: Det. Joan Sunday (8 episodes)
  4. 2022A League of Their OwnSeries: Vi (1 episode)
  5. 2022Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ CelebrationFilm
  6. 2021And Just Like That…Series: Mary (1 episode)
  7. 2021HacksSeries: Rosie O'Donnell (1 episode)
  8. 2020I Know This Much Is TrueSeries: Lisa Sheffer (6 episodes)
  9. 2020Love, Loss, and What I WoreFilm
  10. 2019Russian DollSeries: Subway announcer (voice) (6 episodes)
  11. 2017SMILFSeries: Tutu (18 episodes)
  12. 2017When We RiseSeries: Del Martin (4 episodes)
  13. 2016Hairspray Live!Film: Gym Teacher
  14. 2015Difficult PeopleSeries: Vanessa (1 episode)
  15. 2015Pitch Perfect 2Film: The View Host
  16. 2015Rosie O'Donnell: A Heartfelt Stand UpFilm: Writer
  17. 2015EmpireSeries: Pepper O'Leary (1 episode)
  18. 2013MomSeries: Jeanine (2 episodes)
  19. 2013The FostersSeries: Rita Hendricks (16 episodes)
  20. 2012SmashSeries: Rosie O'Donnell (2 episodes)
  21. 2011Impractical JokersSeries: Q-Two (1 episode)
  22. 2011Web TherapySeries: Maxine DeMaine (3 episodes)
  23. 2010One Night Only: Barbra Streisand and Quartet at the Village VanguardFilm: Audience
  24. 2009Drop Dead DivaSeries: Judge Madeline Summers (4 episodes)
  25. 2009AmericaFilm: Dr. Maureen Brennan
  26. 2008Web TherapySeries: Maxine DeMaine (4 episodes)
  27. 2008Million Dollar PasswordSeries (1 episode)
  28. 2007The Big Gay Sketch ShowSeries: Creator
  29. 2005Riding the Bus with My SisterFilm: Beth Simon
  30. 2005American Dad!Series: (voice), Townie (voice) (1 episode)
  31. 2003Nip/TuckSeries: Dawn Budge (4 episodes)
  32. 2003Queer Eye for the Straight GuySeries (1 episode)
  33. 2003Listen to Her Heart: The Life and Music of Laurie BeechmanFilm: Narrator
  34. 2002Artists and Orphans: A True DramaFilm: Narrator
  35. 2000Queer as FolkSeries: Loretta Pye (3 episodes)
  36. 2000Curb Your EnthusiasmSeries: Rosie O'Donnell (3 episodes)
  37. 2000The Flintstones in Viva Rock VegasFilm: Octopus Masseuse (voice)
  38. 1999A Rosie ChristmasFilm: Host
  39. 1999Saturday Night Live: ChristmasFilm: Bella (archive footage)
  40. 1999Time of Your LifeSeries (1 episode)
  41. 1999Third WatchSeries: Paramedic (1 episode)
  42. 1999Judging AmySeries: Judge Nancy Paul (1 episode)
  43. 1999TarzanFilm: Terk (voice)
  44. 1999Jackie's Back!Film: Rosie O'Donnell
  45. 1998Kids Are PunnyFilm: Baby Rosie (voice)
  46. 1998Will & GraceSeries: Bonnie (1 episode)
  47. 1998Wide AwakeFilm: Sister Terry
  48. 1997Ally McBealSeries: Dr. Hooper (1 episode)
  49. 1997Austin Powers' Electric Psychedelic Pussycat Swingers ClubFilm: The Swingers Club
  50. 1997The PracticeSeries: Wedding Consultant (1 episode)
  51. 1996The Twilight of the GoldsFilm: Jackie
  52. 1996Suddenly SusanSeries: Rosie O'Donnell (1 episode)
  53. 1996Spin CitySeries: Rosie O'Donnell (2 episodes)
  54. 1996Blue's CluesSeries (1 episode)
  55. 1996A Very Brady SequelFilm: Rosie O'Donnell (uncredited)
  56. 1996E! True Hollywood StorySeries (1 episode)
  57. 1996Harriet the SpyFilm: Ole Golly
  58. 1996Beautiful GirlsFilm: Gina Barrisano
  59. 1995Now and ThenFilm: Roberta
  60. 1995Bless This HouseSeries (1 episode)
  61. 1995Rosie O'DonnellFilm: Writer
  62. 1994Exit to EdenFilm: Sheila Kingston
  63. 1994The FlintstonesFilm: Betty Rubble
  64. 1994Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!Film: Good Hope Fairy
  65. 1994I'll Do AnythingFilm: Makeup
  66. 1994Car 54, Where Are You?Film: Lucille Toody
  67. 1993The NannySeries: Cozette, Rosie O'Donnell (1 episode)
  68. 1993Fatal InstinctFilm: Woman in Bird Store
  69. 1993Another StakeoutFilm: A.D.A. Gina Garrett
  70. 1993Sleepless in SeattleFilm: Becky
  71. 1992The Larry Sanders ShowSeries: Rosie O'Donnell (1 episode)
  72. 1992A League of Their OwnFilm: Doris Murphy (3B)
  73. 1992Stand By Your ManSeries: Lorraine Popowski (7 episodes)
  74. 1991The Ren & Stimpy ShowSeries: The Head Barette Beret Girl (voice) (1 episode)
  75. 1990Beverly Hills, 90210Series: Rosie O'Donnell (1 episode)
  76. 1981Gimme a Break!Series: Maggie O'Brien (25 episodes)
  77. 1951Hallmark Hall of FameSeries: Beth (1 episode)

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