Famous figures from Quincy

Ruth Gordon The writer and actress was born and raised in Quincy. An outdoor amphitheater in town is named in her honor. She won an Academy Award for her role in 'Rosemary's Baby,' a horror film which inspired a wave of similar films after like 'The Exorcist' and 'The Omen.' Gordon is pictured as Maude in the 1972 film 'Harold and Maude.'
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Ruth Gordon

The writer and actress was born and raised in Quincy.

An outdoor amphitheater in town is named in her honor.

She won an Academy Award for her role in "Rosemary's Baby," a horror film which inspired a wave of similar films after like "The Exorcist" and "The Omen."

Gordon is pictured as Maude in the 1972 film "Harold and Maude."