O'Donnell, the third of five children, was born and raised in Commack, Long Island, New York. Her parents were homemaker Roseann Teresa (née Murtha; 1934–1973) and Edward Joseph … See more

1979–1995: Stand-up and early work
O'Donnell toured as a stand-up comedian in clubs from 1979 to 1984. She got her first big break on See more

Over her career, O'Donnell has developed a reputation for raising funds and her own philanthropy to charitable causes. In May 1996, See more

Daytime Emmy Awards
• 1997 Outstanding Talk Show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show nominated
• 1997 Outstanding Talk/Service Show Host, See more

Rosie magazine
In 2000, O'Donnell partnered with the publishers of McCall's to revamp the magazine as Rosie's McCall's (or, more commonly, Rosie). The magazine was launched as a competitor to fellow talk show hostess … See more

O'Donnell was a resident of Nyack, New York, after the purchase in 1996 of "Pretty Penny", a Victorian river home that had previously served as the home of Helen Hayes. … See more

• Find Me (2002)
• Celebrity Detox (2007)
• Rosie O'Donnell's Crafty U: 100 Easy Projects the Whole … See more