Ruth Buzzi
- Born
- July 24, 1936
- Died
- May 1, 2025 (88 years old)
- Place of birth
- Westerly, Rhode Island, USA
Biography
Ruth Ann Buzzi was an American 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.
Known for
Filmography
- 2020Glenn’s Gotta GoGlenn’s Gotta GoFilm · Grandma Polly
- 2019Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of RhythmFilm · Banderilla (voice)
- 2019Still Laugh-In: The Stars CelebrateFilm · Self
- 2009According to DomFilm · Self
- 2007Fallen AngelsFilm · Perril
- 2005DerailroadedFilm · Self (archive footage)
- 2004Goodnight, We Love YouFilm · Self
- 2000Sheep in the Big CitySeries · (voice), Old Woman (voice)★ 6.6
- 1999The Adventures of Elmo in GrouchlandFilm · Ruthie★ 6.2
- 1999A Hot Dog ProgramFilm · Self
- 1999Boys Will Be BoysFilm · Mrs. Rudnick
- 1998"Weird Al" Yankovic: The VideosFilm · Gladys Ormpby
- 1998Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!Film · Ruthie
- 1998The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity RoastsFilm · Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage)
- 1997The Angry BeaversSeries · Mrs. Beaver (voice)★ 7.0
- 1997Sesame Street: Quiet TimeFilm · Suzie Kabloozie (voice)
- 1996Sabrina, the Teenage WitchSeries · Delilah★ 7.8
- 1996The Jamie Foxx ShowSeries · Judge Lekeisha Roshanda Jackson★ 6.7
- 19967th HeavenSeries · Telephone Operator★ 6.4
- 1994TroublemakersFilm · Mother★ 6.2
- 1994Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!Film · Ruthie
- 1994Sesame Street: The Best of ElmoFilm · Ruthie
- 1993Sesame Street Stays Up Late!Film · Ruthie
- 1993Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical CelebrationFilm · Ruthie
- 1993Diagnosis: MurderSeries · Liz Summers★ 7.1
- 1993CroSeries · Nandy (voice)
- 1993The Pink PantherSeries · (voice)★ 7.0
- 1992Lucky LukeSeries · Ma Dalton★ 5.9
- 1991Darkwing DuckSeries · Dottie Debson (voice), Alien Cow (voice)★ 7.4
- 1990They Came from Outer SpaceSeries · Carol
- 1990Gravedale HighSeries · Miss Fresno (voice)
- 1990Diggin' Up BusinessFilm · Widow Knockerby
- 1990Wishful ThinkingFilm · Jody
- 1989Major DadSeries · Mattie Fae Tillman★ 6.5
- 1989Saved by the BellSeries · Roberta Powers★ 7.8
- 1989My Mom's a WerewolfFilm · Madame Gypsy★ 4.8
- 1989Up Your AlleyFilm · Marilyn
- 1989Marvin: Baby of the YearFilm · (voice)
- 1989Hollywood on HorsesHollywood on HorsesFilm · Self
- 1988Dixie LanesFilm · Betty
- 1988Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big PawFilm · Nose Marie (voice)
- 1988Rockin' with Judy JetsonFilm · Felonia Funk (voice)★ 7.2
- 1986Life with LucySeries · Mrs. Wilcox
- 1986The Berenstain Bears In The DarkFilm · Mama Bear
- 1986Pound PuppiesSeries · Nose Marie (voice)★ 6.9
- 1986Bad GuysFilm · Petal McGurk
- 1985Check It Out!Series · Tiffany Cobb
- 1985The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat CaveFilm · Mama Bear (voice)
- 1985The Berenstain Bears and The TruthFilm · Mama Bear (voice)
- 1985George Burns Comedy WeekSeries · Juliette
- 1985Paw PawsSeries · Aunt Pruney (voice)
- 1985The Berenstain BearsSeries · Mama Bear (voice), Mama Bear /Pru /Sue /Pam (voice), Mama Bear /Mayor's Assistant (voice), Mama Bear /Teacher Jane (voice)★ 7.5
- 1985Dream Boys RevueFilm · Self
- 1984Surf 2Film · Chuck's Mom★ 4.7
- 1984Don't Ask Me, Ask GodFilm · Jonesey's Wife
- 1983MasqueradeSeries · Claire Hayes
- 1983The BeingFilm · Virginia Lane★ 4.9
- 1983Alvin and the ChipmunksSeries · (voice)★ 6.8
- 1983Gun ShySeries · Mrs. Mound
- 1981Chu Chu and the Philly FlashFilm · Consuelo
- 1981Aloha ParadiseSeries
- 1980I Go PogoFilm · Miz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice)
- 1980The Incredible Book EscapeFilm · Mrs. Page (voice)
- 1980Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th AnniversaryFilm · Self
- 1979Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama PartyFilm · Self (uncredited)
- 1979Skatetown, U.S.A.Film · Elvira★ 5.2
- 1979Trapper John, M.D.Series · Laura Morley★ 6.6
- 1979Whatever Turns You OnSeries · Various roles /Ms. Take
- 1979The VillainFilm · Damsel in Distress★ 5.8
- 1979The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides AgainFilm · Old Tough Kate★ 6.4
- 1979The Muppets Go HollywoodFilm · Self (uncredited)★ 6.2
- 1979The North Avenue IrregularsFilm · Dr. Rheems
- 1979You Can't Do That on TelevisionSeries · Ms. Fitt /Ms. Take (uncredited)★ 7.4
- 1979Legends of the Super HeroesFilm · Aunt Minerva
- 1979Legends of the SuperheroesSeries · Aunt Minerva
- 1978Mickey's 50Film · Self
- 1978Record CityFilm · Olga
- 1977Once Upon a Brothers GrimmFilm · Queen Astrid
- 1977The Love BoatSeries · Ruth Buzzi, Patti Harmon★ 6.3
- 1977CHiPsSeries · Ruth Buzzi (uncredited)★ 6.8
- 1977Baggy Pants and the NitwitsSeries · Gladys (voice)
- 1976Freaky FridayFilm · Opposing Coach★ 6.1
- 1976AliceSeries · Chloe★ 7.0
- 1975The Lost SaucerSeries · Fi /Professor Pringle
- 1974The Crazy Comedy ConcertFilm · Cleaning Lady
- 1974Sandy in DisneylandFilm · Self
- 1974ParadiseFilm · Roberta
- 1973Lotsa LuckSeries · Wilma Wallachek
- 1973Keep U.S. BeautifulKeep U.S. BeautifulFilm · Self
- 1972Emergency!Series · Amy Merkle★ 8.0
- 1971Pure GoldieFilm · Self
- 1970The AristocatsFilm · Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)★ 7.3
- 1970Night GallerySeries · Hungry Witch (segment "Witches' Feast")★ 7.8
- 1969It's Tough to Be a BirdFilm · Soprano (voice)
- 1969In Name OnlyFilm · Ruth Clayton
- 1969Sesame StreetSeries · Ruthie, Suzie Kabloozie (voice), Suzie Kabloozie /Feff (voice)★ 7.1
- 1969Love, American StyleSeries · Beverly, Helen★ 6.2
- 1969Medical CenterSeries · Rose Jenkins, Zona Button
- 1968That's LifeThat's LifeSeries
- 1968Here's LucySeries · Annie Whipple★ 6.7
- 1968Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InSeries · Regular Performer★ 6.8
- 1966The MonkeesSeries · Mrs. Weatherspoon★ 6.5
- 1966That GirlSeries · Pete Peterson★ 6.2
- 1964Linus the LionheartedSeries · Granny Goodwitch (voice)
