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  • BIRTH 21/03/1962
  • Country United States
  • SHOWS 41
  • MOVIES 25
  • SHOWRUNNER 1
  • PRODUCTION 1

Rosie O'Donnell

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. 

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Rosie O'Donnell

Shows (41)

Russian Doll
Russian Doll
Subway announcer (voice)
Drop Dead Diva
Drop Dead Diva
Judge Madeline Summers
The Nanny
The Nanny
Cozette
American Dad!
American Dad!
(voice) / Townie (voice)
The Fosters (2013)
The Fosters (2013)
Rita Hendricks
Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal
Dr. Hooper
Mom
Mom
Jeanine
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Rosie O'Donnell
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Self
I Know This Much Is True
I Know This Much Is True
Lisa Sheffer
Third Watch
Third Watch
Paramedic
Will & Grace
Will & Grace
Bonnie
A League of Their Own (2022)
A League of Their Own (2022)
Vi
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
Spin City
Spin City
Rosie O'Donnell
Smash (2012)
Smash (2012)
Rosie O'Donnell
Queer as Folk (US)
Queer as Folk (US)
Loretta Pye
The View
The View
Self / Self - Co-Host
Time: The Kalief Browder Story
Time: The Kalief Browder Story
Self
The Academy Awards
The Academy Awards
Self
Impractical Jokers
Impractical Jokers
Q-Two
American Gigolo
American Gigolo
Det. Joan Sunday / Detective Joan Sunday / Detective Sunday
SMILF
SMILF
Tutu
Judging Amy
Judging Amy
Judge Nancy Paul
Hollywood Game Night
Hollywood Game Night
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest
Web Therapy
Web Therapy
Maxine DeMaine
Web Therapy (2011)
Web Therapy (2011)
Maxine DeMaine
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
Self
Little Britain USA
Little Britain USA
Herself
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self
Hallmark Hall Of Fame
Hallmark Hall Of Fame
Beth
The Late Late Show with James Corden
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Self - Guest
Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Self - Host
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
Match Game (2016)
Match Game (2016)
Self
CNN Special Report
CNN Special Report
Self
Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest
The $100,000 Pyramid (2016)
The $100,000 Pyramid (2016)
Self
Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight
Self

Movies (25)

Tarzan
Tarzan
Terk (voice)
Sleepless in Seattle
Sleepless in Seattle
Becky
The Flintstones
The Flintstones
Betty Rubble
A League of Their Own
A League of Their Own
Doris Murphy (3B)
Fatal Instinct
Fatal Instinct
Woman in Bird Store
Now and Then
Now and Then
Roberta
Hairspray Live!
Hairspray Live!
Gym Teacher
Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration
Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration
Another Stakeout
Another Stakeout
A.D.A. Gina Garrett
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
Self
Beautiful Girls
Beautiful Girls
Gina Barrisano
Teenage Paparazzo
Teenage Paparazzo
Self
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday:…
Good Hope Fairy
I'm Going to Tell You a Secret
I'm Going to Tell You a Secret
Self
All Aboard! Rosie's Family Cruise
All Aboard! Rosie's Family Cruise
Herself
The Words That Built America
The Words That Built America
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
One Night Only: Barbra Streisand and Quartet at the Village Vanguard
One Night Only: Barbra Streisand and Quartet…
Áudience
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Self
Wide Awake
Wide Awake
Sister Terry
Harriet the Spy
Harriet the Spy
Ole Golly
America
America
Dr. Maureen Brennan
I'll Do Anything
I'll Do Anything
Makeup
Riding the Bus with My Sister
Riding the Bus with My Sister
Beth Simon
Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary Party
Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary Party
Self
Harriet the Spy
Harriet the Spy
Ole Golly

Showrunner

The Big Gay Sketch Show
The Big Gay Sketch Show

Production

Riding the Bus with My Sister
Riding the Bus with My Sister