Quick Info
| Profession | Talk show host, comedian, actress |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 21/03/1962 |
| Age | 64 years |
| Birthplace | Commack, New York, U.S. |
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Bio/Wiki
| Roseann 'Rosie' O'Donnell is an eleven-time Emmy Award-winning American comedian, television talk show host, author, and film, television, and stage actress. | |
| Known as the 'Queen of Nice' during her daytime talk show era, she earned a reputation for her philanthropic efforts and championing of Broadway. | |
| An outspoken LGBT activist and civil rights advocate, she continues to focus on LGBT and family-related issues. |
Personal Life
| LGBT activist and advocate for LGBT civil rights | |
| Co-founder of R Family Vacations, an LGBT family vacation company |
Career
| Early Career | Began comedy as teenager, breakthrough on Star Search (1984) |
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| Talk Shows | The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996-2002, Daytime Emmys); The View (2006-07, 2014-15); The Rosie Show (2011-12); Rosie Radio on Sirius XM (2009-2011) |
| Film Roles | A League of Their Own (1992), The Flintstones |
| Broadway | Rizzo in Grease, Cat in the Hat in Seussical, Golde in Fiddler on the Roof; produced Taboo |
| Other | Rosie Radio (2009-2011), author of memoirs Find Me (2002), Celebrity Detox (2007), For All Kids foundation |
| Publishing & Media | Author of memoirs Find Me (2002) and Celebrity Detox (2007); magazine editor and celebrity blogger |
| Philanthropy | Established For All Kids foundation using $3 million advance from Find Me; producer through KidRo Productions |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Used $3 million book advance for For All Kids foundation | |
| 2. Championed Broadway on her talk show | |
| 3. Hosted Rosie Radio on Sirius XM between 2009 and 2011 | |
| 4. Had a controversial run on The View from 2006-2007 including a public feud with Donald Trump and on-air disputes regarding Bush administration Iraq War policies |