Rosie O'Donnell
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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.
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Known For
Saturday Night Live
American Dad!
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Curb Your Enthusiasm
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
The Oscars
Celebrity Family Feud
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Judging Amy
Beverly Hills, 90210
Ally McBeal
The Practice
Teen Choice Awards
Will & Grace
Nip/Tuck
E! True Hollywood Story
Smash
Third Watch
Mom
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Celebrities Uncensored
Suddenly Susan
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Hollywood Game Night
Drop Dead Diva
The Nanny
Russian Doll
The $100,000 Pyramid
Queer As Folk
The Fosters
Primetime Glick
A League of Their Own
Blue's Clues
Kids' Choice Awards
Who Do You Think You Are?
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Web Therapy
Web Therapy
Bless This House
Million Dollar Password
Impractical Jokers
Hollywood Squares
Little Britain USA
Tony Awards
Pitch Perfect 2
A Very Brady Sequel
Gimme a Break!
Beautiful Girls
The Twilight of the Golds
SMILF
American Gigolo
Tarzan
Sleepless in Seattle
A League of Their Own
The Flintstones
I Know This Much Is True
Another Stakeout
Harriet the Spy
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
Now and Then
Kids Are Punny
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