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Rosie O'Donnell
NameRosie O'Donnell
CaptionO'Donnell in 2012
Birth nameRoseann O'Donnell
Birth date21 March 1962
Birth placeCommack, New York, U.S.
OccupationComedian, actress, author, television personality, producer
Years active1979–present
SpouseKelli Carpenter (2004–2007), Michelle Rounds (2012–2015)
PartnerElizabeth Rooney (2017–2019)

Rosie O'Donnell. Roseann O'Donnell is an American comedian, actress, author, and prominent television personality whose career spans stand-up comedy, film, Broadway, and highly influential daytime talk shows. Known for her brash, heartfelt style and advocacy, she became a defining figure in 1990s popular culture and has remained a significant voice in entertainment and progressive politics. Her work has earned her numerous accolades including multiple Daytime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award.

Early life and education

Born in Commack, New York, she is the third of five children in an Irish-American family. Her mother, Roseann, died when she was ten, an event that profoundly shaped her life and later philanthropic focus. She attended Commack High School where she was active in drama, graduating in 1980. She briefly attended Boston University and Dickinson College before leaving to pursue comedy, honing her act in the Stand-up comedy clubs of New York City and Los Angeles.

Career

Her breakthrough came as a VJ on the popular MTV series Stand-Up Spotlight in the late 1980s. She transitioned to film with roles in hit comedies like A League of Their Own, Sleepless in Seattle, and The Flintstones. In 1996, she launched the syndicated The Rosie O'Donnell Show, a daytime talk program that won multiple Emmy Awards for its blend of celebrity interviews, philanthropy, and advocacy for children's issues. She later hosted the tabloid talk show The View from 2006 to 2007 and again in 2014, creating notable headlines for her political debates. She has also starred on Broadway in productions like Grease, Fiddler on the Roof, and Love, Loss, and What I Wore, and served as a producer for the musical Taboo.

Personal life

She has been open about her personal life, including her struggles with depression and a heart attack in 2012. She married her first wife, Kelli Carpenter, in 2004 after New York began recognizing domestic partnerships; they divorced in 2007. She later married Michelle Rounds in 2012, divorcing in 2015. She has five children, one of whom she adopted with Carpenter. Her public feud with businessman Donald Trump has been widely documented in the media.

Philanthropy and activism

A dedicated philanthropist, she founded the For All Kids Foundation and the Rosie's Theater Kids program, providing arts education to children in New York City. She has been a longtime advocate for LGBT rights and gun control legislation, often using her platform for political activism. She has organized and hosted numerous benefit concerts, including the post-September 11 attacks America: A Tribute to Heroes telethon and events for the Trevor Project.

Filmography and discography

Her notable film credits include Another Stakeout, Exit to Eden, Harriet the Spy, and Riding the Bus with My Sister. On television, she created and starred in the NBC sitcom The Rosie O'Donnell Show and appeared on series like Curb Your Enthusiasm and Nip/Tuck. She authored several bestselling books, including Celebrity Detox. Her discography includes the children's album A Rosie Christmas and the Broadway cast recording of Grease: The New Broadway Cast Recording.

Awards and nominations

She has received 12 Daytime Emmy Award wins out of 22 nominations for The Rosie O'Donnell Show, including Outstanding Talk Show Host. She won a Tony Award as a producer of the musical Thoroughly Modern Millie. Other honors include a GLAAD Media Award, the Ladies' Home Journal "Most Powerful Woman in Entertainment" award, and recognition from Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS for her charitable contributions to the theatre community.

Category:American comedians Category:American talk show hosts Category:American LGBT rights activists Category:1962 births Category:Living people