Rosie O’Donnell started her career as a stand-up comedian and toured various cities before appearing on the American TV show ‘Star Search’ in 1984. In 1986, she joined the cast of the American sitcom television series ‘Gimme a Break’ as ‘Maggie O'Brien.’ O’Donnell remained a part of the show until 1987. She made her film debut in the 1992 American sports comedy-drama film ‘A League of Their Own’ directed by Penny Marshall. The film opened to critical acclaim and raked in big numbers at the box office. It was even selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress in 2012.
After appearing in television shows like ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ (1992), ‘Stand By Your Man’ (1992), and ‘The Ren & Stimpy Show’ (1994), O’Donnell started her daytime variety television talk show ‘The Rosie O'Donnell Show’ in 1996. The show was a phenomenal success and O’Donnell bagged 11 Daytime Emmy Awards for her performance. ‘The Rosie O'Donnell Show’ ran for 6 years and aired its final episode in May 2002.
O’Donnell went on to appear in shows like ‘Will & Grace’ (2002), ‘Judging Amy’ (2003), ‘Queer as Folk’ (2005), and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ (2005-2011). In 2006, she joined the American talk show ‘The View’ as a moderator. Her time on the show was described as highly controversial with events involving a feud with politician and media personality Donald Trump and several on-air disputes around former United States President George W. Bush’s policies and administration. She left the show in 2007. She was next seen in television series and shows like ‘Drop Dead Diva’ (2009-2010), ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ (2011), ‘The Rosie Show’ (2011-2012), and ‘Impractical Jokers’ (2013).
Apart from television, O’Donnell has also starred in films like ‘The Flintstones’ (1994), ‘Now and Then’ (1995), ‘Harriet the Spy’ (1996), ‘Artists and Orphans: A True Drama’ (2001), ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway’ (2005), ‘All Aboard! Rosie's Family Cruise’ (2006), and ‘America’ (2009).
In 2014, she returned to the talk show ‘The View’ as a co-host. She continued to host the show until 2015. In 2021, O’Donnell appeared as ‘Carrie’ in the American drama television series ‘The L Word: Generation Q.’ She will be next seen in the upcoming television series ‘American Gigolo’ where she will play the role of ‘Detective Sunday.’
Dottie and Kit, two Oregon farm sisters, along with other girls, are selected by the Women’s Baseball Association. Their team manager, Jimmy Dugan, who is a former star player but now an alcoholic, doesn’t take his job very seriously. However, as the girls take up all the challenges head-on, their enthusiasm and grit makes Dugan take a proud interest in his team.
Beautiful Girls is a romantic comedy drama film, which tells the story of a few small-town friends who meet at their high-school reunion, and discuss their lives and their relationships.
Now and Then is a comedy drama film which tells the story of four women who reunite after several years as one of them is giving birth to a baby. They also remember their childhoods and how different their lives were when they were only twelve, as compared to their lives today.
Sam cannot get over the death of his wife. On Christmas, his eight year old son Jonah, calls up the radio station and Sam is forced to speak about his feelings. The show is heard by Annie Reed, a reporter who writes to Sam, but he has started dating someone and does not show interest. However, Jonah promises to meet her on Empire State Building on Valentine's Day.
The Bellas are enjoying three consecutive ICCA champions win. However, a wardrobe malfunction in front of President Obama leads to a huge scandal and their subsequent suspension from the ICCAs. Their only way to get reinstated is to win the World Championship of Acappella, something no American team has ever achieved and which requires them to beat the super impressive German group.
Harriet is an eleven year old girl who aspires to become a spy and a writer. Due to this aspiration, she keeps a diary to write about the things that she knows about people, including her friends. However, her life turns upside down when the diary falls into the wrong hands, and she is at a risk of losing her friends.
Ned Ravine is both a police officer and an lawyer who sometimes even defends the people he arrests. He also occasionally cheats on his wife. Meanwhile, she is planning to get rid of him for the insurance money.
A hilarious comedy about an impersonator who plans to steal an expensive artefact and lands at Brady's residence where he poses to be Carol's long-lost first husband. His strange actions cause the people around him to question his ulterior motives.
Luella Delano is a witness against the Mafia, who is being secretly held until the trial. However, she disappears after a violent attack, where several of her guards and her husband are killed. Soon, information is found that she is being held at a lakeside home. Due to their excellent surveillance record, two detectives named Chris and Bill are called upon, but they are joined by a pesky assistant district attorney.
The live-action adaptation of the beloved cartoon franchise finds the dim-witted but good-hearted Fred Flintstone promoted to his company’s vice president post after his best friend, Barney, replaces Fred’s test score with his own. But Fred’s good fortune turns sour when he unwittingly becomes involved in his boss Cliff Vandercave’s villainous schemes.
A photographer named Elliot Slater is the only one who has been able to snap photos of Omar, a jewelry thief. When he heads for an island for a vacation, he is followed by Omar and his partner Nina, as well as two police officers, who want to grab the photos. However, Elliot is unaware that he is being followed by so many people.
In order to spend some good time together, Fred, Wilma, Barney and his fiancée decide to go on a trip to Rock Vegas. However, once there, Wilma is chased by a playboy, and Fred gets annoyed.
Gunther Toody and Francis Muldoon, two cops, are assigned to guard Herbert Hortz, a witness who is due to testify in an organized crime case, since he has valuable information about a dangerous mobster. Meanwhile, the officers are also forced to deal with their overbearing spouses, common criminals as well as their boss.
A young boy grows up amongst the gorillas in African wilderness after he is rescued by Kala, a gentle gorilla, who names him Tarzan. Their lives change when humans Jane Porter, her father, and hunter-guide Clayton arrive from England. Tarzan finds true love in Jane and must stop Clayton and his poachers from capturing his gorilla family.
Rosie O'Donnell Awards
| The 52nd Annual Tony Awards | Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special | 1999 |
