Rosie O'Donnell
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
159
Gender
Female
Birthday
1962-03-21 (63 years old)
Place of Birth
Commack, Long Island, New York, USA
Rosie O'Donnell
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
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
American Dad!
American Dad!
Late Night with Seth Meyers
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Saturday Night Live
Jeopardy!
Hollywood Squares
Hollywood Squares
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Beverly Hills, 90210
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Mom
The Nanny
The Nanny
Tony Awards
The Practice
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Nip/Tuck
The View
The View
Judging Amy
Third Watch
Will & Grace
25 Words or Less
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Hacks
Tamron Hall
Blue's Clues
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Spin City
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Intimate Portrait
The Fosters
Drop Dead Diva
The Ren & Stimpy Show
Stars in the House
Impractical Jokers
The Tony Danza Show
And Just Like That…
Tarzan
Celebrity Family Feud
Have You Been Paying Attention?
The Oscars
Ally McBeal
Queer As Folk
Smash
Match Game
Suddenly Susan
Pitch Perfect 2
Web Therapy
Entertainment Tonight
Gimme a Break!
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Kids' Choice Awards
Kids' Choice Awards
A League of Their Own
The $100,000 Pyramid
One Night Only - Barbra Streisand and Quartet at the Village Vanguard
Russian Doll
Difficult People
A League of Their Own
American Gigolo
Hollywood Game Night
Who Do You Think You Are?
Time of Your Life
A Family Is a Family Is a Family: A Rosie O'Donnell Celebration
Sleepless in Seattle
Being Mary Tyler Moore
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
Harriet the Spy
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Fatal Instinct
Exit to Eden
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
Web Therapy
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
I Know This Much Is True
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
SMILF
The Flintstones
Primetime Glick
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Little Britain USA
Jackie's Back!
Everything Is Copy
ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway
Wide Awake
When We Rise
The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful
All Aboard! Rosie's Family Cruise
Teenage Paparazzo
The Fran Drescher Show
Bonnie
Broadway: The Next Generation
The Grievance
Bless This House
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Now and Then
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
Beautiful Girls
Me @ the Zoo
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
The Undefeated
The Words That Built America
Listen to Her Heart: The Life and Music of Laurie Beechman
Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life
I'll Do Anything
Time: The Kalief Browder Story
Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians
Car 54, Where Are You?
Roseanne for President!
Another Stakeout
The Rosie Show
CNN Special Report
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy
Million Dollar Password
E! True Hollywood Story
Pursuit of Equality
9/11 Truth: Hollywood Speaks Up
The Madness of Boy George
Ruby
Sam Pang Tonight
Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life
The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians
A Very Brady Sequel
Kids Are Punny
She Raised Me
Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration
Inside the Actors Studio
Stand By Your Man
The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime
I'm Going to Tell You a Secret
The Grammys
Love, Loss, and What I Wore
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary Party
America
The Lady in Question Is Charles Busch
Teen Choice Awards
Hairspray Live!
Riding the Bus with My Sister
The (Dead Mothers) Club
Austin Powers' Electric Psychedelic Pussycat Swingers Club
Celebrities Uncensored
Celine: These Are Special Times
Rosie O'Donnell: A Heartfelt Stand Up
Rosie's Theater Kids
Artists and Orphans: A True Drama
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
Last Party 2000
The Twilight of the Golds
Rosie O'Donnell
Say It, Fight It, Cure It
The Gun Deadlock
A Rosie Christmas
