Rosie O'Donnell

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.

Place of Birth: Not available

Birthday: March 21, 1962

Deathday: N/A

Popularity:

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Known For

Sleepless in Seattle
Sleepless in Seattle

1993-06-24

The Flintstones
The Flintstones

1994-05-26

Teenage Paparazzo
Teenage Paparazzo

2010-01-22

I'm Going to Tell You a Secret
I'm Going to Tell You a Secret

2005-10-18

Bonnie
Bonnie

2022-11-12

A League of Their Own
A League of Their Own

1992-07-01

America
America

2009-02-28

Car 54, Where Are You?
Car 54, Where Are You?

1994-01-28

Another Stakeout
Another Stakeout

1993-07-22

Now and Then
Now and Then

1995-10-20

Listen to Her Heart: The Life and Music of Laurie Beechman
Listen to Her Heart: The Life and Music of Laurie Beechman

2003-03-31

Wide Awake
Wide Awake

1998-03-20

Tarzan
Tarzan

1999-06-18

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

2005-05-01

Harriet the Spy
Harriet the Spy

1996-07-10

Exit to Eden
Exit to Eden

1994-10-14

Austin Powers' Electric Psychedelic Pussycat Swingers Club
Austin Powers' Electric Psychedelic Pussycat Swingers Club

1997-04-24

Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life
Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life

2023-01-20

The Lady in Question Is Charles Busch
The Lady in Question Is Charles Busch

2005-04-25

Being Mary Tyler Moore
Being Mary Tyler Moore

2023-03-13

Rosie's Theater Kids
Rosie's Theater Kids

2023-05-25

9/11 Truth: Hollywood Speaks Up
9/11 Truth: Hollywood Speaks Up

2011-06-10

Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration
Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration

2022-06-09

Artists and Orphans: A True Drama
Artists and Orphans: A True Drama

2002-04-23

Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone

2020-04-26

Celine: These Are Special Times
Celine: These Are Special Times

1998-11-25

Say It, Fight It, Cure It
Say It, Fight It, Cure It

1997-10-05

The Gun Deadlock
The Gun Deadlock

2001-06-18

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey

2011-10-21

The Twilight of the Golds
The Twilight of the Golds

1996-10-10

Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians
Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians

2001-03-20

Rosie O'Donnell: A Heartfelt Stand Up
Rosie O'Donnell: A Heartfelt Stand Up

2015-02-14

Pursuit of Equality
Pursuit of Equality

2005-04-24

The (Dead Mothers) Club
The (Dead Mothers) Club

2014-05-12

Pitch Perfect 2
Pitch Perfect 2

2015-05-07

Broadway: The Next Generation
Broadway: The Next Generation

2017-11-16

Kids Are Punny
Kids Are Punny

1998-12-06

Beautiful Girls
Beautiful Girls

1996-02-09

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

2024-06-07

The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians
The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians

2003-05-13

All Aboard! Rosie's Family Cruise
All Aboard! Rosie's Family Cruise

2006-04-06

Hairspray Live!
Hairspray Live!

2016-12-07

The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series

2003-01-01

Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life
Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life

1997-02-24

The Grievance
The Grievance

A Family Is a Family Is a Family: A Rosie O'Donnell Celebration
A Family Is a Family Is a Family: A Rosie O'Donnell Celebration

2010-01-31

ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway
ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway

2007-04-19

I'll Do Anything
I'll Do Anything

1994-02-04

The Words That Built America
The Words That Built America

2017-07-04

The Undefeated
The Undefeated

2011-07-15

Everything Is Copy
Everything Is Copy

2015-09-29

Me @ the Zoo
Me @ the Zoo

2012-06-25

One Night Only: Barbra Streisand and Quartet at the Village Vanguard
One Night Only: Barbra Streisand and Quartet at the Village Vanguard

2010-05-04

The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful
The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful

1996-03-17

The Madness of Boy George
The Madness of Boy George

2006-10-17

A Very Brady Sequel
A Very Brady Sequel

1996-08-23

Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Hedwig and the Angry Inch

2001-07-20

The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas

2000-04-28

Love, Loss, and What I Wore
Love, Loss, and What I Wore

2020-05-04

Fatal Instinct
Fatal Instinct

1993-10-29

Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary Party
Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary Party

1997-02-28

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

1998-02-20

Rosie O'Donnell
Rosie O'Donnell

1995-04-29

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

1994-05-18

Jackie's Back!
Jackie's Back!

1999-06-14

Last Party 2000
Last Party 2000

2001-11-02

A Rosie Christmas
A Rosie Christmas

1999-12-05