Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderFemale
- Birthday1936-07-24
- Day of Death2025-05-01 (88 years)
- Place of BirthWesterly, Rhode Island, USA
- Also Known As-
Ruth Buzzi
Biography
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.
Acting Career
- 2019
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
As: Banderilla (voice)
- 2007
Fallen Angels
As: Perril
- 1999
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
As: Ruthie
- 1999
Boys Will Be Boys
As: Mrs. Rudnick
- 1998
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
As: Gladys Ormpby
- 1998
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
As: Ruthie
- 1997
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
As: Suzie Kabloozie (voice)
- 1996
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
As: Delilah
1996The Jamie Foxx Show
As: Judge Lekeisha Roshanda Jackson
19967th Heaven
As: Telephone Operator
- 1994
Troublemakers
As: Mother
1994Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
As: Ruthie
1994Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo
As: Ruthie
1993Diagnosis: Murder
As: Liz Summers
1993Cro
As: Nandy (voice)
1992Lucky Luke
As: Ma Dalton
1990They Came from Outer Space
As: Carol
1990Gravedale High
As: Miss Fresno (voice)
1990Diggin' Up Business
As: Widow Knockerby
1990Wishful Thinking
As: Jody
1989Saved by the Bell
As: Roberta Powers
1989My Mom's a Werewolf
As: Madame Gypsy
1989Up Your Alley
As: Marilyn
1988Dixie Lanes
As: Betty
1988Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw
As: Nose Marie
1988Rockin' with Judy Jetson
As: Felonia Funk (voice)
1986Life with Lucy
As: Mrs. Wilcox
1986The Berenstain Bears In The Dark
As: Mama Bear
1986Pound Puppies
As: Nose Marie (voice)
1986Bad Guys
As: Petal McGurk
1985The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave
As: Mama Bear
1985The Berenstain Bears and The Truth
As: Mama Bear
1984Surf II: The End of the Trilogy
As: Chuck's Mom
1984Don't Ask Me, Ask God
As: Jonesey's Wife
1983The Being
As: Virginia Lane
1981Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
As: Consuelo
1980I Go Pogo
As: Miz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice)
1980The Incredible Book Escape
As: Mrs. Page (voice)
1979Skatetown, U.S.A.
As: Elvira
- 1979
The Villain
As: Damsel in Distress
1979The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
As: Old Tough Kate
1979The North Avenue Irregulars
As: Dr. Rheems
1979Legends of the Super Heroes
As: Aunt Minerva
1978Record City
As: Olga
1977Once Upon a Brothers Grimm
As: Queen Astrid
1977The Love Boat
As: Ruth Buzzi
- 1977
The Love Boat
As: Patti Harmon
1977CHiPs
As: Ruth Buzzi (uncredited)
- 1976
Freaky Friday
As: Opposing Coach
1974The Crazy Comedy Concert
As: Cleaning Lady
1974Paradise
As: Roberta
1973Lotsa Luck
As: Wilma Wallachek
1972Emergency!
As: Amy Merkle
- 1970
The Aristocats
As: Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)
1970Night Gallery
As: Hungry Witch (segment "Witches' Feast")
1969It's Tough to Be a Bird
As: Soprano (voice)
1969In Name Only
As: Ruth Clayton
1969Sesame Street
As: Ruthie
1968Here's Lucy
As: Annie Whipple
1968Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
As: Regular Performer
1964Linus the Lionhearted
As: Granny Goodwitch (voice)