Ruth Buzzi
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1936-07-24
Day of Death
2025-05-01 (88 years old)
Place of Birth
Westerly, Rhode Island, USA
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.
Known For
Acting
(2020)
Glenn’s Gotta Go
as Grandma Polly
(2019)
(2019)
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
as Banderilla (voice)
(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)
Boys Will Be Boys
as Mrs. Rudnick
(1999)
A Hot Dog Program
as Herself
(1998)
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
as Ruthie
(1998)
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage)
(1998)
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
as Gladys Ormpby
(1997)
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
as Suzie Kabloozie (voice)
(1994)
Troublemakers
as Mother
(1994)
(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)
Hollywood on Horses
as Self
(1989)
Up Your Alley
as Marilyn
(1988)
Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw
as Nose Marie
(1988)
Rockin' with Judy Jetson
as Felonia Funk (voice)
(1988)
Dixie Lanes
as Betty
(1986)
Bad Guys
as Petal McGurk
(1986)
The Berenstain Bears In The Dark
as Mama Bear
(1985)
The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave
as Mama Bear
(1985)
The Berenstain Bears and The Truth
as Mama Bear
(1985)
(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)
(1980)
I Go Pogo
as Miz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice)
(1980)
The Incredible Book Escape
as Mrs. Page (voice)
(1979)
The Villain
as Damsel in Distress
(1979)
The Muppets Go Hollywood
as Self
(1979)
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
as Old Tough Kate
(1979)
The North Avenue Irregulars
as Dr. Rheems
(1979)
Skatetown, U.S.A.
as Elvira
(1979)
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
as Self (uncredited)
(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)
Paradise
as Roberta
(1974)
Sandy in Disneyland
as Self
(1974)
The Crazy Comedy Concert
as Cleaning Lady
(1971)
Pure Goldie
as Self
(1970)
The Aristocats
as Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)
(1969)
In Name Only
as Ruth Clayton
(1969)
It's Tough to Be a Bird
as Soprano (voice)