Roseann "Rosie" O'Donnell is an American comedienne, actress, author and television personality. She has also been a magazine editor and continues to be a celebrity blogger, LGBT rights activist, television producer and collaborative partner in the LGBT family vacation company R Family Vacations. Raised Roman Catholic, O'Donnell lost her mother to cancer as a pre-teen and has stressed the importance of protecting children and supporting families throughout her career. O'Donnell started her comedy career while still a teenager and her big break was on the talent show Star Search in 1984. A TV... sitcom and a series of movies introduced her to a larger national audience and in 1996 she started hosting The Rosie O'Donnell Show which won multiple Emmy awards. During her years on The Rosie O'Donnell Show, she wrote her first book, a memoir called Find Me and developed the nickname "Queen Of Nice" as well as a reputation for philanthropic efforts. She used the book's $3 million advance to establish her own For All Kids foundation and promoted other charity projects encouraging other celebrities on her show to also take part.
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| Birthdate: | March 21, 1962 |
| Birthplace: | Bayside, New York |
| Age: | 50 |
| Height: | 5' 7" |
| Education: | Dickinson College, Commack High School |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic |
| Also known as: | Roseann Theresa O'Donnell, O'Donnell, Rosie, Roseanne Teresa O'Donnell |