Rosie O'Donnell

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
Mar 21, 1962 (63 years old)

Rosie O'Donnell

Known For

She Raised Me
0h 13m
Movie 2025

She Raised Me

When a struggling writer discovers he’s dating the son of his favorite actress, he’ll do anything to make (and keep) a meaningful connection.

Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
1h 44m
Movie 2025

Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

Rich with archival gems and Liza Minnelli’s own point of view, Bruce David Klein's luminous documentary celebrates a young entertainer full of boundless raw talent and the deep, creative relationships with her mentors and influences.

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
1h 40m
Movie 2024

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

This rapturous documentary steps into the dynamic world of queer stand-up and examines the powerful cultural influence it has had on social change in America. The film combines rare archival materials, stand-up performances, and interviews with a show-stopping lineup to present a definitive history of queer comedy.

Rosie's Theater Kids
0h 34m
Movie 2023

Rosie's Theater Kids

Ten years ago, inspired by the teacher who inspired her, actor-comedian Rosie O’Donnell established a school, giving public school kids access to dance, music, and drama. This film follows five kids, as they pursue their stage and screen goals, learning to believe in themselves.

Being Mary Tyler Moore
1h 59m
Movie 2023

Being Mary Tyler Moore

With unprecedented access to the Mary Tyler Moore Estate, friends, family, and colleagues, Being Mary Tyler Moore constructs an intimate mosaic of Mary's sixty-year career in show business.

Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life
0h 35m
Movie 2023

Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life

A short film tribute about the musician Meat Loaf, released by his family in 2023 on the anniversary of his death.

Bonnie
1h 23m
Movie 2022

Bonnie

A portrait of casting director Bonnie Timmermann.

American Gigolo
TV Show 2022

American Gigolo

Julian Kaye has always been an object of desire, so much so that people are willing to destroy him in order to have him. Exonerated, after 15 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, he now faces the challenge of picking up the pieces as the detective who put him behind bars tries to unravel the mystery that led to his wrongful incarceration.

Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration
1h 36m
Movie 2022

Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration

A group of LGBTQ+ comedians get together to celebrate a brand of queer comedy. Legends, headliners, and emerging talent all perform at The Greek Theatre for an unforgettable queer stand-up event.

I Know This Much Is True
1h 0m
TV Show 2020

I Know This Much Is True

The parallel lives of identical twin brothers Dominick and Thomas Birdsey in an epic story of betrayal, sacrifice and forgiveness set against the backdrop of 20th century America.

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.

Acting

2025
She Raised Me
2025
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
2024
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
2023
Rosie's Theater Kids
2023
Being Mary Tyler Moore
2023
Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life
2022
Bonnie
2022
American Gigolo
2022
Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration
2020
I Know This Much Is True
2020
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
2017
Broadway: The Next Generation
2017
SMILF
2017
The Words That Built America
2017
When We Rise
2016
Hairspray Live!
2015
Everything Is Copy
2015
Rosie O'Donnell: A Heartfelt Stand Up
2011
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
2011
The Rosie Show
2011
9/11 Truth: Hollywood Speaks Up
2010
One Night Only - Barbra Streisand and Quartet at the Village Vanguard
2010
Teenage Paparazzo
2006
The Madness of Boy George
2006
All Aboard! Rosie's Family Cruise
2005
Pursuit of Equality
2003
Listen to Her Heart: The Life and Music of Laurie Beechman
2001
Last Party 2000
2001
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
2001
The Gun Deadlock
1999
A Rosie Christmas
1999
Jackie's Back!
1998
Kids Are Punny
1998
Celine: These Are Special Times
1998
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
1997
Say It, Fight It, Cure It
1997
Austin Powers' Electric Psychedelic Pussycat Swingers Club
1997
Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary Party
1997
Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life
1996
Harriet the Spy
1996
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996
The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful
1996
Beautiful Girls
1995
Rosie O'Donnell
1994
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
1993
Another Stakeout
1992
A League of Their Own
1992
Stand By Your Man

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