Rosie O'Donnell
- Teen actor
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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Acted in
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
2024
as Self
Rosie's Theater Kids
2023
as Herself
Being Mary Tyler Moore
2023
as Self (voice)
Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life
2023
as Self
Bonnie
2022
as Self
American Gigolo
2022
as Det. Joan Sunday
A League of Their Own
2022
as Vi
Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration
2022
I Know This Much Is True
2020
as Lisa Sheffer
Love, Loss, and What I Wore
2020
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
2020
as Self
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
2020
as Self - Contestant
Stars in the House
2020
as Self - Special Guest
Russian Doll
2019
as Subway announcer (voice)
Broadway: The Next Generation
2017
as Self
SMILF
2017
as Tutu
The Words That Built America
2017
as Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Time: The Kalief Browder Story
2017
as Self
Hairspray Live!
2016
as Gym Teacher
Match Game
2016
as Self - Panelist
Everything Is Copy
2015
as Self
Celebrity Family Feud
2015
as Self
Pitch Perfect 2
2015
as The View Host
Rosie O'Donnell: A Heartfelt Stand Up
2015
as Self
The (Dead Mothers) Club
2014
as Self
Mom
2013
as Jeanine
Hollywood Game Night
2013
as Self
The Fosters
2013
as Rita Hendricks
Me @ the Zoo
2012
as Self (archive footage)
Smash
2012
as Rosie O'Donnell
Impractical Jokers
2011
as Q-Two
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
2011
as Self
Web Therapy
2011
as Maxine DeMaine
The Undefeated
2011
as Self (voice)
9/11 Truth: Hollywood Speaks Up
2011
as Self
One Night Only: Barbra Streisand and Quartet at the Village Vanguard
2010
as Áudience
Who Do You Think You Are?
2010
as Self
A Family Is a Family Is a Family: A Rosie O'Donnell Celebration
2010
as Herself
Teenage Paparazzo
2010
as Self
Battle for Dream Island
2010
as Spool (voice)
Drop Dead Diva
2009
as Judge Madeline Summers
America
2009
as Dr. Maureen Brennan
Ruby
2008
as Self
Little Britain USA
2008
as Herself
Web Therapy
2008
as Maxine DeMaine
Million Dollar Password
2008
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
2007
as Self
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
2007
as Self
ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway
2007
as Self
The Madness of Boy George
2006
as Self (archive footage)
All Aboard! Rosie's Family Cruise
2006
as Herself
I'm Going to Tell You a Secret
2005
as Self
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
2005
as Self
Riding the Bus with My Sister
2005
as Beth Simon
The Lady in Question Is Charles Busch
2005
as Self
Pursuit of Equality
2005
as Self
American Dad!
2005
as (voice)
American Dad!
2005
as Townie (voice)
Nip/Tuck
2003
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy
2003
The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Listen to Her Heart: The Life and Music of Laurie Beechman
2003
as Narrator
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
2003
as Self
Artists and Orphans: A True Drama
2002
as Narrator
Last Party 2000
2001
as Self
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
2001
as Self (uncredited)
The Gun Deadlock
2001
as Self
Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians
2001
as Self (archive footage)
Queer As Folk
2000
as Loretta Pye
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
as Rosie O'Donnell
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
2000
as Octopus Masseuse (voice)
A Rosie Christmas
1999
as Host
Time of Your Life
1999
Third Watch
1999
as Paramedic
Judging Amy
1999
as Judge Nancy Paul
Teen Choice Awards
1999
as Self - Nominee
Tarzan
1999
as Terk (voice)
Jackie's Back!
1999
as Rosie O'Donnell
Kids Are Punny
1998
as Baby Rosie (voice)
Celine: These Are Special Times
1998
as Self
Will & Grace
1998
as Bonnie
Hollywood Squares
1998
as Self - Panelist
Hollywood Squares
1998
Wide Awake
1998
as Sister Terry
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
1998
as Self
Say It, Fight It, Cure It
1997
as Self
Ally McBeal
1997
as Dr. Hooper
Austin Powers' Electric Psychedelic Pussycat Swingers Club
1997
as The Swingers Club
The Practice
1997
Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary Party
1997
as Self
Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life
1997
as Self
The Twilight of the Golds
1996
as Jackie
Suddenly Susan
1996
as Rosie O'Donnell
Spin City
1996
as Rosie O'Donnell
Blue's Clues
1996
A Very Brady Sequel
1996
as Rosie O'Donnell (uncredited)
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Harriet the Spy
1996
as Ole Golly
The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful
1996
as Self
Beautiful Girls
1996
as Gina Barrisano
Now and Then
1995
as Roberta
Bless This House
1995
Rosie O'Donnell
1995
as Self
Exit to Eden
1994
as Sheila Kingston
The Flintstones
1994
as Betty Rubble
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
1994
as Good Hope Fairy
I'll Do Anything
1994
as Makeup
Car 54, Where Are You?
1994
as Lucille Toody
Intimate Portrait
1993
as Self
The Nanny
1993
as Cozette
Fatal Instinct
1993
as Woman in Bird Store
Another Stakeout
1993
as A.D.A. Gina Garrett
Sleepless in Seattle
1993
as Becky
A League of Their Own
1992
as Doris Murphy (3B)
Stand By Your Man
1992
as Lorraine Popowski
The Ren & Stimpy Show
1991
Beverly Hills, 90210
1990
Kids' Choice Awards
1987
as Herself - Co-Host
Kids' Choice Awards
1987
as Self - Host
Gimme a Break!
1981
as Maggie O'Brien
CNN Special Report
1980
as Self
Tony Awards
1956
as Self - Host
The Oscars
1953
as Self
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
as Beth
The Grievance
as Louise