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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Rosie O'Donnell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Born: 21 March 1962
Played In
The Mystery of Richard Simmons: A Diane Sawyer Special
Self
The Assembly Ireland
Self
She Raised Me
Marilyn Muff
Sam Pang Tonight
Self - Guest
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
Self
The Grievance
Louise
The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime
Self
Rosie's Theater Kids
Herself
Being Mary Tyler Moore
Self (voice)
Bonnie
Self
Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life
Self (archive footage)
American Gigolo
Det. Joan Sunday
A League of Their Own
Vi
Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration
And Just Like That…
Mary
Hacks
Rosie O'Donnell
I Know This Much Is True
Lisa Sheffer
Love, Loss, and What I Wore
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
Self
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Self - Contestant
Stars in the House
Self - Special Guest
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self
Russian Doll
Subway announcer (voice)
25 Words or Less
Self
SMILF
Tutu
The Words That Built America
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Time: The Kalief Browder Story
Self
When We Rise
Del Martin
Hairspray Live!
Gym Teacher
The $100,000 Pyramid
Self
Match Game
Self - Panelist
Everything Is Copy
Self
Difficult People
Vanessa
Celebrity Family Feud
Self
Pitch Perfect 2
The View Host
Roseanne for President!
Self
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Self - Guest
Rosie O'Donnell: A Heartfelt Stand Up
Self
Empire
Pepper O'Leary
The (Dead Mothers) Club
Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
Have You Been Paying Attention?
Self - Guest Quizmaster
Mom
Jeanine
Hollywood Game Night
Self
The Fosters
Rita Hendricks
Me @ the Zoo
Self (archive footage)
Smash
Rosie O'Donnell
Impractical Jokers
Q-Two
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Self
The Rosie Show
Self - Host
Web Therapy
Maxine DeMaine
The Undefeated
Self (voice)
9/11 Truth: Hollywood Speaks Up
Self
The Fran Drescher Show
Teenage Paparazzo
Self
One Night Only: Barbra Streisand and Quartet at the Village Vanguard
Audience
Who Do You Think You Are?
Self
A Family Is a Family Is a Family: A Rosie O'Donnell Celebration
Herself
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
Drop Dead Diva
Judge Madeline Summers
America
Dr. Maureen Brennan
Ruby
Self
Little Britain USA
Herself
Web Therapy
Maxine DeMaine
Million Dollar Password
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Self
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Self
ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway
Self
The Madness of Boy George
Self (archive footage)
All Aboard! Rosie's Family Cruise
Herself
I'm Going to Tell You a Secret
Self
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
Self
Riding the Bus with My Sister
Beth Simon
The Lady in Question Is Charles Busch
Self
Pursuit of Equality
Self
American Dad!
(voice)
American Dad!
Townie (voice)
The Tony Danza Show
Self - Guest
Nip/Tuck
Dawn Budge
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy
Celebrities Uncensored
Self
The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians
Self (archive footage)
Listen to Her Heart: The Life and Music of Laurie Beechman
Narrator
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
Self
Artists and Orphans: A True Drama
Narrator
Last Party 2000
Self
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Self (uncredited)
Primetime Glick
The Gun Deadlock
Self
Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians
Self (archive footage)
Queer as Folk
Loretta Pye
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Rosie O'Donnell
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
Octopus Masseuse (voice)
A Rosie Christmas
Host
Time of Your Life
Third Watch
Paramedic
Judging Amy
Judge Nancy Paul
Teen Choice Awards
Self
Tarzan in Concert with Phil Collins
Self
Tarzan
Terk (voice)
Jackie's Back!
Rosie O'Donnell
Discovering Bedrock
Self
Kids Are Punny
Baby Rosie (voice)
Celine: These Are Special Times
Self
Will & Grace
Bonnie
Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist
Wide Awake
Sister Terry
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Self
Say It, Fight It, Cure It
Self
Ally McBeal
Dr. Hooper
The View
Self
The View
Self - Co-Host
Austin Powers' Electric Psychedelic Pussycat Swingers Club
The Swingers Club
The Practice
Wedding Consultant
Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary Party
Self
Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life
Self
The Twilight of the Golds
Jackie
Suddenly Susan
Rosie O'Donnell
Spin City
Rosie O'Donnell
Blue's Clues
A Very Brady Sequel
Rosie O'Donnell (uncredited)
E! True Hollywood Story
Harriet the Spy
Ole Golly
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Self - Host
The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful
Self
Beautiful Girls
Gina Barrisano
Now and Then
Roberta
Bless This House
Rosie O'Donnell
Self
Exit to Eden
Sheila Kingston
Inside the Actors Studio
Self
The Flintstones
Betty Rubble
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Good Hope Fairy
I'll Do Anything
Makeup
Car 54, Where Are You?
Lucille Toody
Intimate Portrait
Self
The Nanny
Cozette
The Nanny
Rosie O'Donnell
Fatal Instinct
Woman in Bird Store
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Self (segment "New Way to Walk")
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Guest
Another Stakeout
A.D.A. Gina Garrett
Sleepless in Seattle
Becky
The Larry Sanders Show
Rosie O'Donnell
A League of Their Own
Doris Murphy (3B)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Self
Stand By Your Man
Lorraine Popowski
The Ren & Stimpy Show
The Head Barette Beret Girl (voice)
Beverly Hills, 90210
Rosie O'Donnell
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest
Kids' Choice Awards
Herself - Co-Host
Kids' Choice Awards
Self - Host
Jeopardy!
Self
Gimme a Break!
Maggie O'Brien
Entertainment Tonight
Self
CNN Special Report
Self
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
The Grammys
Self - Host
Tony Awards
Self - Host
The Oscars
Self
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Beth
Broadway: The Next Generation
Self