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Rosie O'Donnell

Rosie O'Donnell is an American comedian, actress, and television host born Roseann O'Donnell on March 21, 1962.

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Rosie O'Donnell is an American comedian, actress, and TV host known for her daytime talk show and co-hosting *The View*.

What it is

Born Roseann O'Donnell on March 21, 1962, in Commack, New York, she rose to fame as a stand-up comedian before hosting *The Rosie O'Donnell Show* from 1996 to 2002. The syndicated program earned multiple Daytime Emmy Awards.

Key details

O'Donnell co-hosted *The View* in two stints (2006–07 and 2014–15). She has also acted in film and TV, worked as a producer and writer, and been a vocal LGBT activist. She was married to Kelli Carpenter and Michelle Rounds.

Why it matters

To Canadian audiences, O'Donnell is a familiar U.S. entertainment figure via cross-border daytime TV, films, and media. Her talk show and *The View* both aired widely in Canada.

In short

  • Hosted *The Rosie O'Donnell Show* from 1996 to 2002, winning multiple Daytime Emmys.
  • Co-hosted *The View* in 2006–07 and 2014–15.
  • Activist for LGBT rights, with two documented marriages.
  • Born 1962 in New York; active in comedy, film, TV, and theatre.
Canadian angle

Rosie O'Donnell is a familiar U.S. entertainment figure to Canadian audiences through daytime television, film, and cross-border media coverage.

Quick questions

Who is Rosie O'Donnell?
An American comedian, actress, and TV host best known for *The Rosie O'Donnell Show* and *The View*.
How old is Rosie O'Donnell?
Born March 21, 1962, making her 64 years old.
What was Rosie O'Donnell's talk show?
*The Rosie O'Donnell Show*, a syndicated daytime talk show that ran from 1996 to 2002 and won several Daytime Emmy Awards.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosie_O'Donnell
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, occupation, talk show history, and spouses.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Rosie-ODonnell
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, age, occupations, and major talk-show roles.
  3. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/actors/a45989448/rosie-odonnell
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, spouse information, and career overview.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005280/bio/
    Supports: Birth date, birth name, spouse information, and talk-show career.