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 | Acting |
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Most Rating | 8.032 |
Birthday | 1962-03-21 |
Place of Birth | Commack, Long Island, New York, USA |
Also Known As | Roseann O'Donnell, |
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Bonnie
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America
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Another Stakeout
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Tarzan
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Harriet the Spy
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Rosie's Theater Kids
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9/11 Truth: Hollywood Speaks Up
5.8/4
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Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration
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Artists and Orphans: A True Drama
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Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
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Celine: These Are Special Times
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The Gun Deadlock
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2011
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
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The Twilight of the Golds
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Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians
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2015
Rosie O'Donnell: A Heartfelt Stand Up
7.8/4
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Pursuit of Equality
1/1
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Pitch Perfect 2
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Broadway: The Next Generation
10/1
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5/1
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Beautiful Girls
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6/9
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All Aboard! Rosie's Family Cruise
4/3
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2016
Hairspray Live!
7.3/159
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The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
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Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life
6/2
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The Grievance
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2010
A Family Is a Family Is a Family: A Rosie O'Donnell Celebration
4.4/5
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2007
ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway
7/12
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I'll Do Anything
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The Words That Built America
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The Undefeated
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Everything Is Copy
7.3/31
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Me @ the Zoo
4.2/5
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2010
One Night Only: Barbra Streisand and Quartet at the Village Vanguard
6.8/3
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The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful
10/3
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The Madness of Boy George
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A Very Brady Sequel
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2001
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
7.4/380
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The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
4.8/750
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Love, Loss, and What I Wore
0/0
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Fatal Instinct
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1997
Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary Party
5.5/2
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Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
5.8/5
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1995
Rosie O'Donnell
4/1
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1994
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
7/3
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1999
Jackie's Back!
7.8/5
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2001
Last Party 2000
6.1/10
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1999
A Rosie Christmas
0/0
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