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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Movies (79)
The Mystery of Richard Simmons: A Diane Sawyer Special
2026 · Self
Unleashing Hope: The Power of Service Dogs for Children with Autism
2025 · Self
She Raised Me
2025 · Marilyn Muff (voice)
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
2025 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
2024 · Self
The Grievance
2024 · Louise
The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime
2023 · Self
Rosie's Theater Kids
2023 · Herself
Mary Tyler Moore: La Dama de la TV
2023 · Self (voice)
Bonnie
2022 · Self
Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life
2022 · Self (archive footage)
Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration
2022
Love, Loss, and What I Wore
2020
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
2020 · Self
Las Palabras Que Construyeron a Estados Unidos
2017 · Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
Hairspray Live!
2016 · Gym Teacher
Nora Ephron: Todo es Copia
2015 · Self
Más Notas Perfectas
2015 · Self/The View Host
Roseanne for President!
2015 · Self
Rosie O'Donnell: A Heartfelt Stand Up
2015 · Self, Writer
El Club De Las Madres Muertas
2014 · Self
Don't Divorce Me! Kids' Rules for Parents on Divorce
2012 · Executive Producer
Me @ the Zoo
2012 · Self (archive footage)
Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
2011 · Self
The Undefeated
2011 · Self (voice)
9/11 Truth: Hollywood Speaks Up
2011 · Self
Teenage Paparazzo
2010 · Self
One Night Only: Barbra Streisand and Quartet at the Village Vanguard
2010 · Audience
A Family Is a Family Is a Family: A Rosie O'Donnell Celebration
2010 · Herself
America
2009 · Dr. Maureen Brennan, Teleplay
ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway
2007 · Self
The Madness of Boy George
2006 · Self (archive footage)
Todos A Bordo: El Crucero Familiar De Rosie
2006 · Herself
I'm Going to Tell You a Secret
2005 · Self
Riding the Bus with My Sister
2005 · Beth Simon, Executive Producer
The Lady in Question Is Charles Busch
2005 · Self
Pursuit of Equality
2005 · Self
The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians
2003 · Self (archive footage)
Listen to Her Heart: The Life and Music of Laurie Beechman
2003 · Narrator
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
2003 · Self
Artists and Orphans: A True Drama
2002 · Narrator
Last Party 2000
2001 · Self
Hedwig y la pulgada furiosa
2001 · Self (uncredited)
The Gun Deadlock
2001 · Self
Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians
2001 · Self (archive footage)
Los Picapiedra en Viva Rock Vegas
2000 · Octopus Masseuse (voice)
A Rosie Christmas
1999 · Host
Saturday Night Live: Christmas
1999 · Bella (archive footage)
Tarzan in Concert with Phil Collins
1999 · Self
Tarzán
1999 · Terk (voice)
Jackie's Back!
1999 · Rosie O'Donnell
Discovering Bedrock
1999 · Self
Kids Are Punny
1998 · Baby Rosie (voice), Book, Executive Producer
Celine: These Are Special Times
1998 · Self
Los primeros amigos
1998 · Sister Terry
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
1998 · Self
Say It, Fight It, Cure It
1997 · Self
WNBA: The Birth of a League
1997 · Self
Austin Powers' Electric Psychedelic Pussycat Swingers Club
1997 · The Swingers Club
Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary Party
1997 · Self
Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life
1997 · Self
The Twilight of the Golds
1996 · Jackie
A Very Brady Sequel
1996 · Rosie O'Donnell (uncredited)
Harriet la espía
1996 · Ole Golly
The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful
1996 · Self
Chicas hermosas
1996 · Gina Barrisano
Amigas para Siempre
1995 · Roberta
Rosie O'Donnell
1995 · Self, Writer
Exit to Eden
1994 · Sheila Kingston
Los Picapiedra
1994 · Betty Rubble
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
1994 · Good Hope Fairy
Aprendiendo a vivir
1994 · Makeup
Car 54, Where Are You?
1994 · Lucille Toody
Fatal Instinct
1993 · Woman in Bird Store
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
1993 · Self (segment "New Way to Walk")
Nuevamente al acecho
1993 · A.D.A. Gina Garrett
Sintonía de amor
1993 · Becky
Un equipo muy especial
1992 · Doris Murphy (3B)
Broadway: The Next Generation
· Self
TV shows (94)
The Assembly Ireland
2026 · Self
Good Hang with Amy Poehler
2025
Sam Pang Tonight
2025 · Self - Guest
It's Ok to Ask Questions
2023 · Self
Gigoló americano
2022 · Det. Joan Sunday
Un equipo muy especial
2022 · Vi
And Just Like That… Un nuevo capítulo de Sex and the City
2021 · Mary
Hacks
2021 · Rosie O'Donnell
La innegable verdad
2020 · Lisa Sheffer
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
2020 · Self - Contestant
Stars in the House
2020 · Self - Special Guest
The Tamron Hall Show
2019 · Self - Guest
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019 · Self
Muñeca rusa
2019 · Subway announcer (voice)
25 Words or Less
2018 · Self
SMILF
2017 · Tutu
Time: The Kalief Browder Story
2017 · Self
When We Rise
2017 · Del Martin
The $100,000 Pyramid
2016 · Self
Match Game
2016 · Self - Panelist
Difficult People
2015 · Vanessa
Celebrity Family Feud
2015 · Self
The Late Late Show with James Corden
2015 · Self - Guest
Empire
2015 · Pepper O'Leary
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014 · Self, Self - Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014 · Self
Have You Been Paying Attention?
2013 · Self - Guest Quizmaster
Mom
2013 · Jeanine
Hollywood Game Night
2013 · Self
Los Fosters
2013 · Rita Hendricks
Smash
2012 · Rosie O'Donnell
Impractical Jokers
2011 · Q-Two
The Rosie Show
2011 · Self - Host, Producer
Web Therapy
2011 · Maxine DeMaine
The Fran Drescher Show
2010
Who Do You Think You Are?
2010 · Self
Battle for Dream Island
2010 · Spool (voice)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009 · Self - Guest
Una Diva en otro cuerpo
2009 · Judge Madeline Summers
Rosie Live
2008 · Producer
Ruby
2008 · Self
Little Britain USA
2008 · Herself
Web Therapy
2008 · Maxine DeMaine
Million Dollar Password
2008
Las Kardashian (Keeping Up with the Kardashians)
2007 · Self
The Big Gay Sketch Show
2007 · Producer, Creator
Rodando por América
2007 · Self
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
2005 · Self
American Dad!
2005 · (voice), Townie (voice)
The Tony Danza Show
2004 · Self - Guest
Cortes y puntadas
2003 · Dawn Budge
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy
2003
Celebrities Uncensored
2003 · Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Self - Guest Host
Primetime Glick
2001
Queer as Folk
2000 · Loretta Pye
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000 · Rosie O'Donnell
Time of Your Life
1999
Third Watch
1999 · Paramedic
Judging Amy
1999 · Judge Nancy Paul
Teen Choice Awards
1999 · Self
Will & Grace
1998 · Bonnie
Hollywood Squares
1998 · Self - Panelist
Ally McBeal
1997 · Dr. Hooper
The View
1997 · Self, Self - Co-Host
Los Practicantes
1997 · Wedding Consultant
Suddenly Susan
1996 · Rosie O'Donnell
Spin City
1996 · Rosie O'Donnell
Las Pistas de Blue
1996
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996 · Self - Host, Executive Producer, Creator
Bless This House
1995
Inside the Actors Studio
1994 · Self
Intimate Portrait
1993 · Self
La Niñera
1993 · Cozette, Rosie O'Donnell
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993 · Self - Guest
Late Show with David Letterman
1993 · Self - Guest
The Larry Sanders Show
1992 · Rosie O'Donnell
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992 · Self
Stand By Your Man
1992 · Lorraine Popowski
Ren y Stimpy
1991 · The Head Barette Beret Girl (voice)
Beverly Hills, 90210
1990 · Rosie O'Donnell
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988 · Self - Guest
Kids' Choice Awards
1987 · Herself - Co-Host, Self - Host
Jeopardy!
1984 · Self
Gimme a Break!
1981 · Maggie O'Brien
Entertainment Tonight
1981 · Self
CNN Special Report
1980 · Self
Saturday Night Live
1975 · Self - Host
The Late Late Show
1962 · Self - Guest
The Grammys
1959 · Self - Host
Tony Awards
1956 · Self - Host, Producer, Executive Producer
The Oscars
1953 · Self
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951 · Beth