Ruth Buzzi
Personal Information
- Occupation: Actress
- Birthday: 24 Jul, 1936
- Death day: 01 May, 2025 ( 0 years old )
- Place of birth: Westerly, Rhode Island, USA
- Also known as:
Ruth Buzzi
Ruth Ann Buzzi (July 24, 1936 — May 1, 2025) was an American retired actress and comedian. She has appeared on stage, in films, and on television. She was best known for her performances on the comedy-variety show Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In from 1968 to 1973, for which she won a Golden Globe Award and received five Emmy nominations.
Credits
- 2020 - Glenn’s Gotta Go ( movie ) as Grandma Polly
- 2019 - Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm ( movie ) as Banderilla (voice)
- 2019 - Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate ( movie ) as Self
- 2007 - Fallen Angels ( movie ) as Perril
- 2005 - Derailroaded ( movie ) as Self (archive footage)
- 2004 - Goodnight, We Love You ( movie ) as Self
- 2000 - Sheep in the Big City ( tv )
- 1999 - The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland ( movie ) as Ruthie
- 1999 - A Hot Dog Program ( movie ) as Herself
- 1999 - Boys Will Be Boys ( movie ) as Mrs. Rudnick
- 1998 - "Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos ( movie ) as Gladys Ormpby
- 1998 - Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! ( movie ) as Ruthie
- 1998 - The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts ( movie ) as Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage)
- 1997 - The Angry Beavers ( tv )
- 1997 - Sesame Street: Quiet Time ( movie ) as Suzie Kabloozie (voice)
- 1996 - Sabrina, the Teenage Witch ( tv ) as Delilah
- 1996 - The Jamie Foxx Show ( tv )
- 1996 - 7th Heaven ( tv ) as Telephone Operator
- 1994 - Botte di Natale ( movie ) as Mother
- 1994 - Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! ( movie ) as Ruthie
- 1994 - Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo ( movie ) as Ruthie
- 1993 - Diagnosis: Murder ( tv ) as Liz Summers
- 1993 - Cro ( tv ) as Nandy (voice)
- 1993 - The Pink Panther ( tv )
- 1992 - Lucky Luke ( tv )
- 1992 - Lucky Luke ( tv ) as Ma Dalton
- 1991 - Darkwing Duck ( tv )
- 1990 - They Came from Outer Space ( tv ) as Carol
- 1990 - Gravedale High ( tv ) as Miss Fresno (voice)
- 1990 - Diggin' Up Business ( movie ) as Widow Knockerby
- 1990 - Wishful Thinking ( movie ) as Jody
- 1989 - Major Dad ( tv )
- 1989 - Saved by the Bell ( tv ) as Roberta Powers
- 1989 - My Mom's a Werewolf ( movie ) as Madame Gypsy
- 1989 - Up Your Alley ( movie ) as Marilyn
- 1989 - Hollywood on Horses ( movie ) as Self
- 1988 - Dixie Lanes ( movie ) as Betty
- 1988 - Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw ( movie ) as Nose Marie
- 1988 - Rockin' with Judy Jetson ( movie ) as Felonia Funk (voice)
- 1986 - Life with Lucy ( tv ) as Mrs. Wilcox
- 1986 - The Berenstain Bears In The Dark ( movie ) as Mama Bear
- 1986 - Pound Puppies ( tv ) as Nose Marie (voice)
- 1986 - Bad Guys ( movie ) as Petal McGurk
- 1985 - The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave ( movie ) as Mama Bear
- 1985 - The Berenstain Bears and The Truth ( movie ) as Mama Bear
- 1985 - George Burns Comedy Week ( tv )
- 1985 - Paw Paws ( tv )
- 1985 - The Berenstain Bears ( tv )
- 1985 - Dream Boys Revue ( movie )
- 1984 - Surf II: The End of the Trilogy ( movie ) as Chuck's Mom
- 1984 - Don't Ask Me, Ask God ( movie ) as Jonesey's Wife
- 1983 - Masquerade ( tv )
- 1983 - The Being ( movie ) as Virginia Lane
- 1983 - Reading Rainbow ( tv ) as Herself - Narrator (voice)
- 1981 - Chu Chu and the Philly Flash ( movie ) as Consuelo
- 1981 - Aloha Paradise ( tv )
- 1980 - I Go Pogo ( movie ) as Miz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice)
- 1980 - The Incredible Book Escape ( movie ) as Mrs. Page (voice)
- 1980 - Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary ( movie ) as Self
- 1979 - Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party ( movie ) as Self (uncredited)
- 1979 - Skatetown, U.S.A. ( movie ) as Elvira
- 1979 - Trapper John, M.D. ( tv )
- 1979 - Whatever Turns You On ( tv )
- 1979 - The Villain ( movie ) as Damsel in Distress
- 1979 - The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again ( movie ) as Old Tough Kate
- 1979 - The Muppets Go Hollywood ( movie ) as Self
- 1979 - The North Avenue Irregulars ( movie ) as Dr. Rheems
- 1979 - You Can't Do That on Television ( tv )
- 1979 - Legends of the Super Heroes ( movie ) as Aunt Minerva
- 1978 - Mickey's 50 ( movie ) as Self
- 1978 - Record City ( movie ) as Olga
- 1977 - Once Upon a Brothers Grimm ( movie ) as Queen Astrid
- 1977 - The Love Boat ( tv ) as Ruth Buzzi
- 1977 - The Love Boat ( tv ) as Patti Harmon
- 1977 - CHiPs ( tv ) as Ruth Buzzi (uncredited)
- 1977 - Baggy Pants and the Nitwits ( tv )
- 1976 - Freaky Friday ( movie ) as Opposing Coach
- 1976 - The Muppet Show ( tv ) as Self - Special Guest Star
- 1976 - Alice ( tv )
- 1976 - The Sonny and Cher Show ( tv )
- 1976 - Donny & Marie ( tv ) as Self
- 1975 - The Lost Saucer ( tv )
- 1975 - Cher ( tv ) as Self
- 1974 - Tony Orlando and Dawn ( tv ) as Self
- 1974 - Dinah! ( tv ) as Self
- 1974 - The Crazy Comedy Concert ( movie ) as Cleaning Lady
- 1974 - Sandy in Disneyland ( movie ) as Self
- 1974 - Paradise ( movie ) as Roberta
- 1973 - The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts ( tv ) as Self
- 1973 - Lotsa Luck ( tv ) as Wilma Wallachek
- 1973 - Keep US Beautiful ( tv ) as self
- 1972 - Emergency! ( tv ) as Amy Merkle
- 1971 - Pure Goldie ( movie ) as Self
- 1970 - The Aristocats ( movie ) as Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)
- 1970 - Night Gallery ( tv ) as Hungry Witch (segment "Witches' Feast")
- 1970 - The Flip Wilson Show ( tv ) as Self
- 1969 - It's Tough to Be a Bird ( movie ) as Soprano (voice)
- 1969 - In Name Only ( movie ) as Ruth Clayton
- 1969 - Sesame Street ( tv ) as Ruthie
- 1969 - Love, American Style ( tv )
- 1969 - Medical Center ( tv )
- 1969 - The John Davidson Show ( tv )
- 1969 - The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour ( tv ) as Self
- 1968 - Here's Lucy ( tv ) as Annie Whipple
- 1968 - Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In ( tv ) as Regular Performer
- 1967 - The Carol Burnett Show ( tv ) as Self - Guest
- 1967 - The Carol Burnett Show ( tv ) as Self - Guest / Various Characters
- 1966 - The Monkees ( tv )
- 1966 - That Girl ( tv )
- 1964 - Linus the Lionhearted ( tv ) as Granny Goodwitch (voice)
- 1964 - The Hollywood Palace ( tv ) as Self
- 1962 - The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson ( tv ) as Self
- 1962 - The Merv Griffin Show ( tv ) as Self
- 1961 - The Mike Douglas Show ( tv ) as Self
- 1950 - The Bob Hope Show ( tv ) as Self