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Ruth Buzzi

Ruth Buzzi

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

24/07/1936

Day of Death

01/05/2025
(89) years old

Place of Birth

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 an... Read More

Known For

Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm

Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm

Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate

Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate

Fallen Angels

Fallen Angels

Derailroaded

Derailroaded

Goodnight, We Love You

Goodnight, We Love You

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

A Hot Dog Program

A Hot Dog Program

Boys Will Be Boys

Boys Will Be Boys

"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos

"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos

Filmography

Cast

2020

Glenn’s Gotta Go

as Grandma Polly

2019

Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm

as Banderilla (voice)

2019

Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate

as Self

2007

Fallen Angels

as Perril

2005

Derailroaded

as Self (archive footage)

2004

Goodnight, We Love You

as Self

1999

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

as Ruthie

1999

A Hot Dog Program

as Herself

1999

Boys Will Be Boys

as Mrs. Rudnick

1998

"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos

as Gladys Ormpby

1998

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

as Ruthie

1998

The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Ro...

as Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footag...

1997

Sesame Street: Quiet Time

as Suzie Kabloozie (voice)

1994

Troublemakers

as Mother

1994

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: ...

as Ruthie

1994

Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo

as Ruthie

1990

Diggin' Up Business

as Widow Knockerby

1990

Wishful Thinking

as Jody

1989

My Mom's a Werewolf

as Madame Gypsy

1989

Up Your Alley

as Marilyn

1989

Hollywood on Horses

as Self

1988

Dixie Lanes

as Betty

1988

Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw

as Nose Marie

1988

Rockin' with Judy Jetson

as Felonia Funk (voice)

1986

The Berenstain Bears In The Dark

as Mama Bear

1986

Bad Guys

as Petal McGurk

1985

The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave

as Mama Bear

1985

The Berenstain Bears and The Truth

as Mama Bear

1985

Dream Boys Revue

1984

Surf II: The End of the Trilogy

as Chuck's Mom

1984

Don't Ask Me, Ask God

as Jonesey's Wife

1983

The Being

as Virginia Lane

1981

Chu Chu and the Philly Flash

as Consuelo

1980

I Go Pogo

as Miz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (vo...

1980

The Incredible Book Escape

as Mrs. Page (voice)

1980

Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Annivers...

as Self

1979

Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party

as Self (uncredited)

1979

Skatetown, U.S.A.

as Elvira

1979

The Villain

as Damsel in Distress

1979

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

as Old Tough Kate

1979

The Muppets Go Hollywood

as Self

1979

The North Avenue Irregulars

as Dr. Rheems

1979

Legends of the Super Heroes

as Aunt Minerva

1978

Mickey's 50

as Self

1978

Record City

as Olga

1977

Once Upon a Brothers Grimm

as Queen Astrid

1976

Freaky Friday

as Opposing Coach

1974

The Crazy Comedy Concert

as Cleaning Lady

1974

Sandy in Disneyland

as Self

1974

Paradise

as Roberta

1971

Pure Goldie

as Self

1970

The Aristocats

as Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)

1969

It's Tough to Be a Bird

as Soprano (voice)

1969

In Name Only

as Ruth Clayton