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