Ruth Buzzi

Ruth Buzzi

🎂 24th July 1936 (89 yrs) 📍 Westerly, Rhode Island, USA

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.

Ruth Buzzi

🎬 Movies Featuring Ruth Buzzi

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Glenn’s Gotta Go (2020)

as Grandma Polly
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm

Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm (2019)

as Banderilla (voice)
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate

Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate (2019)

as Self
According to Dom

According to Dom (2009)

as Self
Fallen Angels

Fallen Angels (2007)

as Perril
Derailroaded

Derailroaded (2005)

as Self (archive footage)
Goodnight, We Love You

Goodnight, We Love You (2004)

as Self
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999)

as Ruthie
A Hot Dog Program

A Hot Dog Program (1999)

as Herself
Boys Will Be Boys

Boys Will Be Boys (1999)

as Mrs. Rudnick
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos

"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos (1998)

as Gladys Ormpby
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! (1998)

as Ruthie
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts (1998)

as Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Quiet Time

Sesame Street: Quiet Time (1997)

as Suzie Kabloozie (voice)
Troublemakers

Troublemakers (1994)

as Mother
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! (1994)

as Ruthie
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo

Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo (1994)

as Ruthie
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!

Sesame Street Stays Up Late! (1993)

as Ruthie
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration (1993)

as Ruthie
Diggin' Up Business

Diggin' Up Business (1990)

as Widow Knockerby
Wishful Thinking

Wishful Thinking (1990)

as Jody
My Mom's a Werewolf

My Mom's a Werewolf (1989)

as Madame Gypsy
Up Your Alley

Up Your Alley (1989)

as Marilyn
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Hollywood on Horses (1989)

as Self
Dixie Lanes

Dixie Lanes (1988)

as Betty
Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw

Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw (1988)

as Nose Marie
Rockin' with Judy Jetson

Rockin' with Judy Jetson (1988)

as Felonia Funk (voice)
The Berenstain Bears In The Dark

The Berenstain Bears In The Dark (1986)

as Mama Bear
Bad Guys

Bad Guys (1986)

as Petal McGurk
The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave

The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave (1985)

as Mama Bear
The Berenstain Bears and The Truth

The Berenstain Bears and The Truth (1985)

as Mama Bear
Dream Boys Revue

Dream Boys Revue (1985)

Surf II: The End of the Trilogy

Surf II: The End of the Trilogy (1984)

as Chuck's Mom
Don't Ask Me, Ask God

Don't Ask Me, Ask God (1984)

as Jonesey's Wife
The Being

The Being (1983)

as Virginia Lane
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash

Chu Chu and the Philly Flash (1981)

as Consuelo
I Go Pogo

I Go Pogo (1980)

as Miz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice)
The Incredible Book Escape

The Incredible Book Escape (1980)

as Mrs. Page (voice)
Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary

Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary (1980)

as Self
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party

Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party (1979)

as Self (uncredited)
Skatetown, U.S.A.

Skatetown, U.S.A. (1979)

as Elvira
The Villain

The Villain (1979)

as Damsel in Distress
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1979)

as Old Tough Kate
The Muppets Go Hollywood

The Muppets Go Hollywood (1979)

as Self
The North Avenue Irregulars

The North Avenue Irregulars (1979)

as Dr. Rheems
Legends of the Super Heroes

Legends of the Super Heroes (1979)

as Aunt Minerva
Mickey's 50

Mickey's 50 (1978)

as Self
Record City

Record City (1978)

as Olga
Once Upon a Brothers Grimm

Once Upon a Brothers Grimm (1977)

as Queen Astrid
Freaky Friday

Freaky Friday (1976)

as Opposing Coach
The Crazy Comedy Concert

The Crazy Comedy Concert (1974)

as Cleaning Lady
Sandy in Disneyland

Sandy in Disneyland (1974)

as Self
Paradise

Paradise (1974)

as Roberta
Pure Goldie

Pure Goldie (1971)

as Self
The Aristocats

The Aristocats (1970)

as Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)
It's Tough to Be a Bird

It's Tough to Be a Bird (1969)

as Soprano (voice)
In Name Only

In Name Only (1969)

as Ruth Clayton