---
name: "Rosie O'Donnell"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/rosie-odonnell"
fi1m_id: "rosie-odonnell"
imdb_id: "nm0005280"
tmdb_id: 12929
wikidata_id: "Q272929"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "21 March 1962"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 5
average_fi1m_score: 76
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 5
updated: "2026-10-05T01:32:48.668190+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Rosie O'Donnell

## Identity

Rosie O'Donnell

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/rosie-odonnell
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** rosie-odonnell
- **IMDb ID:** nm0005280
- **TMDB ID:** 12929
- **Wikidata ID:** Q272929
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosie_O%27Donnell, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q272929, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005280/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/12929

Actor. Born 21 March 1962 in Commack, Long Island, New York, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 21 March 1962, Commack, Long Island, New York, USA
- **Active:** 1992–present
- **Also known as:** Roseann O'Donnell
- **Frequently works with:** [Tom Hanks](https://film.one/person/tom-hanks.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 76, as actor, over 5 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 78 (3), 2010s 83 (1), 2020s 63 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 76 to 71 across 5 titles
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 3 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 4 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 4, Comedy 3, Adventure 1, Animation 1, Family 1, Romance 1
- **Screen time:** 5 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $808m across 3 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosie_O%27Donnell, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q272929, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005280/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/12929

## Streaming the US now

- **Netflix:** [*A League of Their Own*](https://film.one/film/a-league-of-their-own.md) (80), [*Sleepless in Seattle*](https://film.one/film/sleepless-in-seattle.md) (78)
- **Disney+:** [*Tarzan*](https://film.one/film/tarzan.md) (77)
- **HBO Max:** [*I Know This Much Is True*](https://film.one/tv/i-know-this-much-is-true.md) (63)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Rosie O'Donnell

> Rosie O'Donnell makes the funny friend feel worth listening to, with a blunt delivery and loyalty beneath the wisecracks. We rate her as an ensemble actor, though the early parts too often settle for another joke.

The gum-chewing delivery is the first thing to notice: O'Donnell can make a wisecrack sound like an ordinary contribution to the conversation. Her Long Island accent helps, but the useful quality is the sense that this person has something else to be getting on with. In *A League of Their Own* (1992), her film debut, Doris Murphy is tough and loyal enough to belong to a team rather than merely supply its jokes. We warmed to Doris because O'Donnell makes that loyalty as noticeable as the tough talk. Penny Marshall gives her an ensemble in which that combination has a purpose.

Marshall's comedy is warm and funny, though its pushed sisterly conflict and occasional excess of sentiment need indulgence. O'Donnell is part of the reason the team remains good company. In Nora Ephron's *Sleepless in Seattle* (1993), she plays Becky, the grounded, loyal confidante in a romance determined to believe in destiny. Her matter-of-fact comic manner helps keep the sentiment tolerable. Becky also shows the limit of the early casting: O'Donnell is there to be funny and dependable, with less room for anything else.

*The Flintstones* (1994) gave her Betty Rubble, and *Tarzan* (1999) used her voice for the energetic Terk. The move into animation makes sense for an actor whose voice already does so much of the comic work. These parts also sit within an early film career repeatedly organised around the comic companion. The danger in such recognisable delivery is that a film can ask for the familiar sound and neglect to write much of a person.

Her later dramatic television work includes *I Know This Much Is True* (2020), and she has spoken of wanting more than the quick quip. We would welcome more parts that give her characters something difficult to contend with, rather than simply another opportunity to be funny. There is no need to stop laughing to make that possible. Start with *A League of Their Own*, where Marshall gives her a team worth belonging to.

## Biography

Rosie O'Donnell is an American actress and comedian, also credited as Roseann O'Donnell. She made her feature film debut as Doris Murphy in *A League of Their Own* (1992) and played Becky in *Sleepless in Seattle* (1993).

O'Donnell began performing stand-up comedy as a teenager and gained early television exposure on *Star Search*. She is also known for voice roles including Terk in *Tarzan* (1999) and Betty Rubble in *The Flintstones* (1994), as well as appearances in series such as *The Nanny* (1993) and *Curb Your Enthusiasm* (2000).

*Sources: imdb.com, britannica.com, themoviedb.org.*

## On Fi1m (5)

- *I Know This Much Is True* (2020), Fi1m 63, as Lisa Sheffer — [page](https://film.one/tv/i-know-this-much-is-true.md)
- *Russian Doll* (2019), Fi1m 83, as Subway announcer (voice) — [page](https://film.one/tv/russian-doll.md)
- *Tarzan* (1999), Fi1m 77, as Terk (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/tarzan.md)
- *Sleepless in Seattle* (1993), Fi1m 78, as Becky — [page](https://film.one/film/sleepless-in-seattle.md)
- *A League of Their Own* (1992), Fi1m 80, as Doris Murphy (3B) — [page](https://film.one/film/a-league-of-their-own.md)

## Complete filmography (76)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *She Raised Me* (2025), as Marilyn Muff
- *The Grievance* (2024), as Louise
- *American Gigolo* (2022), series, as Det. Joan Sunday
- *A League of Their Own* (2022), series, as Vi
- *Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration* (2022), Actor
- *And Just Like That…* (2021), series, as Mary
- *Hacks* (2021), series, as Rosie O'Donnell — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/hacks.md)
- *I Know This Much Is True* (2020), series, as Lisa Sheffer — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/i-know-this-much-is-true.md)
- *Love, Loss, and What I Wore* (2020), Actor
- *Russian Doll* (2019), series, as Subway announcer (voice) — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/russian-doll.md)
- *SMILF* (2017), series, as Tutu
- *When We Rise* (2017), series, as Del Martin
- *Hairspray Live!* (2016), as Gym Teacher
- *Difficult People* (2015), series, as Vanessa
- *Pitch Perfect 2* (2015), as The View Host
- *Rosie O'Donnell: A Heartfelt Stand Up* (2015), Writer
- *Empire* (2015), series, as Pepper O'Leary
- *Mom* (2013), series, as Jeanine
- *The Fosters* (2013), series, as Rita Hendricks
- *Smash* (2012), series, as Rosie O'Donnell
- *Impractical Jokers* (2011), series, as Q-Two
- *Web Therapy* (2011), series, as Maxine DeMaine
- *One Night Only: Barbra Streisand and Quartet at the Village Vanguard* (2010), as Audience
- *Drop Dead Diva* (2009), series, as Judge Madeline Summers
- *America* (2009), as Dr. Maureen Brennan · Teleplay
- *Rosie Live* (2008), series, Producer
- *Web Therapy* (2008), series, as Maxine DeMaine
- *The Big Gay Sketch Show* (2007), series, Producer, Creator
- *Riding the Bus with My Sister* (2005), as Beth Simon · Executive Producer
- *American Dad!* (2005), series, as (voice), Townie (voice)
- *Nip/Tuck* (2003), series, as Dawn Budge — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/tv/nip-tuck.md)
- *Listen to Her Heart: The Life and Music of Laurie Beechman* (2003), as Narrator
- *Artists and Orphans: A True Drama* (2002), as Narrator
- *Queer as Folk* (2000), series, as Loretta Pye
- *Curb Your Enthusiasm* (2000), series, as Rosie O'Donnell — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/curb-your-enthusiasm.md)
- *The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas* (2000), as Octopus Masseuse (voice)
- *A Rosie Christmas* (1999), as Host
- *Saturday Night Live: Christmas* (1999), as Bella (archive footage)
- *Time of Your Life* (1999), series, Actor
- *Third Watch* (1999), series, as Paramedic
- *Judging Amy* (1999), series, as Judge Nancy Paul
- *Tarzan* (1999), as Terk (voice) — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/tarzan.md)
- *Jackie's Back!* (1999), as Rosie O'Donnell
- *Kids Are Punny* (1998), as Baby Rosie (voice) · Book, Executive Producer
- *Will & Grace* (1998), series, as Bonnie
- *Wide Awake* (1998), as Sister Terry
- *Ally McBeal* (1997), series, as Dr. Hooper — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/ally-mcbeal.md)
- *Austin Powers' Electric Psychedelic Pussycat Swingers Club* (1997), as The Swingers Club
- *The Practice* (1997), series, as Wedding Consultant
- *The Twilight of the Golds* (1996), as Jackie
- *Suddenly Susan* (1996), series, as Rosie O'Donnell
- *Spin City* (1996), series, as Rosie O'Donnell
- *Blue's Clues* (1996), series, Actor
- *A Very Brady Sequel* (1996), as Rosie O'Donnell (uncredited)
- *E! True Hollywood Story* (1996), series, Actor
- *Harriet the Spy* (1996), as Ole Golly
- *Beautiful Girls* (1996), as Gina Barrisano
- *Now and Then* (1995), as Roberta
- *Bless This House* (1995), series, Actor
- *Rosie O'Donnell* (1995), Writer
- *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
- *The Nanny* (1993), series, as Cozette, Rosie O'Donnell
- *Fatal Instinct* (1993), as Woman in Bird Store
- *Another Stakeout* (1993), as A.D.A. Gina Garrett
- *Sleepless in Seattle* (1993), as Becky — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/sleepless-in-seattle.md)
- *The Larry Sanders Show* (1992), series, as Rosie O'Donnell — Fi1m 91, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-larry-sanders-show.md)
- *A League of Their Own* (1992), as Doris Murphy (3B) — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/a-league-of-their-own.md)
- *Stand By Your Man* (1992), series, as Lorraine Popowski
- *The Ren & Stimpy Show* (1991), series, as The Head Barette Beret Girl (voice)
- *Beverly Hills, 90210* (1990), series, as Rosie O'Donnell — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/beverly-hills-90210.md)
- *Gimme a Break!* (1981), series, as Maggie O'Brien
- *Hallmark Hall of Fame* (1951), series, as Beth

## Gallery

- ![Rosie O'Donnell](https://film.one/media/person/81197/gallery-4096926a9de6.jpg) Rosie O'Donnell — chattingjason (Jason Chatting), CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8c/Rosie_O%27Donnell_2.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![On board a cruise ship, near Alaska (2006)](https://film.one/media/person/81197/gallery-873684c70b02.jpg) On board a cruise ship, near Alaska (2006) — Photographing Travis, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e2/Flag_%2815062626603%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Rob, Rosie and Jason (2006)](https://film.one/media/person/81197/gallery-7ab1eed72ff0.jpg) Rob, Rosie and Jason (2006) — Jason Paul Smith from Chicago, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/02/Rob%2C_Rosie_and_Jason_%28292454821%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Rosie's Conversation with Us (2006)](https://film.one/media/person/81197/gallery-dba3e25a3d12.jpg) Rosie's Conversation with Us (2006) — Jason Paul Smith from Chicago, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1c/Rosie%27s_Conversation_with_Us_%28292454727%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Rosie O'Donnell](https://film.one/media/person/81197/gallery-b9d9050e939a.jpg) Rosie O'Donnell — Image via TMDB
- ![Rosie O'Donnell](https://film.one/media/person/81197/gallery-021466ee83f3.jpg) Rosie O'Donnell — Image via TMDB
- ![Rosie O'Donnell](https://film.one/media/person/81197/gallery-508f356736ae.jpg) Rosie O'Donnell — Image via TMDB
- ![Rosie's Conversation with Us (2006)](https://film.one/media/person/81197/gallery-a7bbd9ee8a00.jpg) Rosie's Conversation with Us (2006) — Jason Paul Smith from Chicago, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/76/Rosie%27s_Conversation_with_Us_%28292454789%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Rosie's Conversation with the Group (2006)](https://film.one/media/person/81197/gallery-009f9a012366.jpg) Rosie's Conversation with the Group (2006) — Jason Paul Smith from Chicago, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e4/Rosie%27s_Conversation_with_the_Group_%28292454762%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Rosie O'Donnell](https://film.one/media/person/81197/gallery-9dec7fd7d5fd.jpg) Rosie O'Donnell — Image via TMDB
- ![Rosie O'Donnell](https://film.one/media/person/81197/gallery-927baa5cb573.jpg) Rosie O'Donnell — Image via TMDB
- ![Rosie O'Donnell](https://film.one/media/person/81197/gallery-9a52b4f6e5c3.jpg) Rosie O'Donnell — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Other awards — 8 won

- Isabelle Stevenson Award 2014: Isabelle Stevenson Award (won)
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host 2002: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host (won), for *The Rosie O'Donnell Show*
- Lucy Award 2002: Lucy Award (won)
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host 2001: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host (won), for *The Rosie O'Donnell Show*
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host 2000: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host (won), for *The Rosie O'Donnell Show*
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host 1999: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host (won), for *The Rosie O'Donnell Show*
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host 1998: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host (won), for *The Rosie O'Donnell Show*
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host 1997: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host (won), for *The Rosie O'Donnell Show*

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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