Ruth Buzzi
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- July 24, 1936
- Died
- May 1, 2025
- Birthplace
- Westerly, Rhode Island, USA
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.
Filmography
- Glenn’s Gotta Go
Glenn’s Gotta Go 2020
as Grandma Polly
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm 2019
as Banderilla (voice)
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate 2019
as Self
According to Dom 2009
as Self
Fallen Angels 2007
as Perril
Derailroaded 2005
as Self (archive footage)
Goodnight, We Love You 2004
as Self
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland 1999
as Ruthie
A Hot Dog Program 1999
as Self
Boys Will Be Boys 1999
as Mrs. Rudnick
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos 1998
as Gladys Ormpby
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! 1998
as Ruthie
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts 1998
as Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Quiet Time 1997
as Suzie Kabloozie (voice)
Troublemakers 1994
as Mother
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! 1994
as Ruthie
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo 1994
as Ruthie
Sesame Street Stays Up Late! 1993
as Ruthie
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration 1993
as Ruthie
Wishful Thinking 1990
as Jody
Diggin' Up Business 1990
as Widow Knockerby
My Mom's a Werewolf 1989
as Madame Gypsy
Up Your Alley 1989
as Marilyn
Marvin: Baby of the Year 1989
as (voice)
- Hollywood on Horses
Hollywood on Horses 1989
as Self
Dixie Lanes 1988
as Betty
Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw 1988
as Nose Marie (voice)
Rockin' with Judy Jetson 1988
as Felonia Funk (voice)
The Berenstain Bears In The Dark 1986
as Mama Bear
Bad Guys 1986
as Petal McGurk
The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave 1985
as Mama Bear (voice)
The Berenstain Bears and The Truth 1985
as Mama Bear (voice)
Dream Boys Revue 1985
as Self
Surf 2 1984
as Chuck's Mom
Don't Ask Me, Ask God 1984
as Jonesey's Wife
The Being 1983
as Virginia Lane
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash 1981
as Consuelo
I Go Pogo 1980
as Miz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice)
The Incredible Book Escape 1980
as Mrs. Page (voice)
Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary 1980
as Self
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party 1979
as Self (uncredited)
Skatetown, U.S.A. 1979
as Elvira
The Villain 1979
as Damsel in Distress
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again 1979
as Old Tough Kate
The Muppets Go Hollywood 1979
as Self (uncredited)
The North Avenue Irregulars 1979
as Dr. Rheems
Legends of the Super Heroes 1979
as Aunt Minerva
Mickey's 50 1978
as Self
Record City 1978
as Olga
Once Upon a Brothers Grimm 1977
as Queen Astrid
Freaky Friday 1976
as Opposing Coach
The Crazy Comedy Concert 1974
as Cleaning Lady
Sandy in Disneyland 1974
as Self
Paradise 1974
as Roberta
- Keep U.S. Beautiful
Keep U.S. Beautiful 1973
as Self
Pure Goldie 1971
as Self
The Aristocats 1970
as Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)
It's Tough to Be a Bird 1969
as Soprano (voice)
In Name Only 1969
as Ruth Clayton
Credits from TMDB.