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Rosie O'Donnell

actress

Birth Date

Zodiac Sign

Pisces

Biography

Roseann O'Donnell is an American comedian, television producer, actress, author, and television personality. She began her comedy career as a teenager and received her breakthrough on the television series Star Search in 1984. After a series of television and film roles that introduced her to a larger national audience, O'Donnell hosted her own syndicated daytime talk show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, between 1996 and 2002, which won several Daytime Emmy Awards. During this period, she developed the nickname "Queen of Nice", as well as a reputation for philanthropic efforts.

Additional Information

Born

  • Roseann O'Donnell[1] (1962-03-21) March 21
  • 1962 (age 62)Commack
  • New York
  • U.S.

Spouses

  • Kelli Carpenter (m. 2004; void. 2004) Michelle Rounds (m. 2012; div. 2015)

Website

rosie.com

Children

5

FullName

Rosie O'Donnell

Education

Dickinson CollegeBoston University

Relatives

Daniel J. O'Donnell (brother)

BirthPlace

Commack, New York, U.S.

Years Active

1979–present

Occupation(s)

  • Television presenter
  • comedian
  • producer
  • actor
  • author

Organizations

  • "TRANSCRIPT: Tom Selleck Visits "The Rosie O'Donnell Show""
  • the original

Political Party

Democratic