Ruth Buzzi
Born
July 24, 1936
Died
May 1, 2025 (88 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Westerly, Rhode Island, USA
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
Glenn’s Gotta Go
Grandma Polly
2020
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
Banderilla (voice)
2019
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
Self
2019
Fallen Angels
Perril
2007
Derailroaded
Self (archive footage)
2005
Goodnight, We Love You
Self
2004
Sheep in the Big City
(27 episodes)
2000
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Ruthie
1999
A Hot Dog Program
Herself
1999
Boys Will Be Boys
Mrs. Rudnick
1999
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
Gladys Ormpby
1998
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Ruthie
1998
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage)
1998
The Angry Beavers
(1 episode)
1997
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
Suzie Kabloozie (voice)
1997
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Delilah · (1 episode)
1996
The Jamie Foxx Show
(1 episode)
1996
7th Heaven
Telephone Operator · (1 episode)
1996
Troublemakers
Mother
1994
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Ruthie
1994
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo
Ruthie
1994
Diagnosis: Murder
Liz Summers · (1 episode)
1993
Cro
Nandy (voice) · (20 episodes)
1993
The Pink Panther
(69 episodes)
1993
Lucky Luke
(0 episode)
1992
Lucky Luke
Ma Dalton · (1 episode)
1992
Darkwing Duck
(2 episodes)
1991
They Came from Outer Space
Carol · (1 episode)
1990
Gravedale High
Miss Fresno (voice) · (1 episode)
1990
Diggin' Up Business
Widow Knockerby
1990
Wishful Thinking
Jody
1990
Major Dad
(1 episode)
1989
Saved by the Bell
Roberta Powers · (1 episode)
1989
My Mom's a Werewolf
Madame Gypsy
1989
Up Your Alley
Marilyn
1989
Hollywood on Horses
Self
1989
Dixie Lanes
Betty
1988
Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw
Nose Marie
1988
Rockin' with Judy Jetson
Felonia Funk (voice)
1988
Life with Lucy
Mrs. Wilcox · (1 episode)
1986
The Berenstain Bears In The Dark
Mama Bear
1986
Pound Puppies
Nose Marie (voice) · (36 episodes)
1986
Bad Guys
Petal McGurk
1986
The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave
Mama Bear
1985
The Berenstain Bears and The Truth
Mama Bear
1985
George Burns Comedy Week
(1 episode)
1985
Paw Paws
(21 episodes)
1985
The Berenstain Bears
(1 episode)
1985
Dream Boys Revue
1985
Surf II: The End of the Trilogy
Chuck's Mom
1984
Don't Ask Me, Ask God
Jonesey's Wife
1984
Masquerade
(1 episode)
1983
The Being
Virginia Lane
1983
Reading Rainbow
Herself - Narrator (voice) · (1 episode)
1983
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
Consuelo
1981
Aloha Paradise
(1 episode)
1981
I Go Pogo
Miz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice)
1980
The Incredible Book Escape
Mrs. Page (voice)
1980
Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary
Self
1980
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
Self (uncredited)
1979
Skatetown, U.S.A.
Elvira
1979
Trapper John, M.D.
(1 episode)
1979
Whatever Turns You On
(14 episodes)
1979
The Villain
Damsel in Distress
1979
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
Old Tough Kate
1979
The Muppets Go Hollywood
Self
1979
The North Avenue Irregulars
Dr. Rheems
1979
You Can't Do That on Television
(145 episodes)
1979
Legends of the Super Heroes
Aunt Minerva
1979
Mickey's 50
Self
1978
Record City
Olga
1978
Once Upon a Brothers Grimm
Queen Astrid
1977
The Love Boat
Ruth Buzzi · (1 episode)
1977
The Love Boat
Patti Harmon · (1 episode)
1977
CHiPs
Ruth Buzzi (uncredited) · (2 episodes)
1977
Baggy Pants and the Nitwits
(13 episodes)
1977
Freaky Friday
Opposing Coach
1976
The Muppet Show
Self - Special Guest Star · (1 episode)
1976
Alice
(1 episode)
1976
The Sonny and Cher Show
(2 episodes)
1976
Donny & Marie
Self · (14 episodes)
1976
The Lost Saucer
(18 episodes)
1975
Cher
Self · (1 episode)
1975
Tony Orlando and Dawn
Self · (4 episodes)
1974
Dinah!
Self · (2 episodes)
1974
The Crazy Comedy Concert
Cleaning Lady
1974
Sandy in Disneyland
Self
1974
Paradise
Roberta
1974
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self · (3 episodes)
1973
Lotsa Luck
Wilma Wallachek · (1 episode)
1973
Keep US Beautiful
self · (1 episode)
1973
Emergency!
Amy Merkle · (1 episode)
1972
Pure Goldie
Self
1971
The Aristocats
Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)
1970
Night Gallery
Hungry Witch (segment "Witches' Feast") · (1 episode)
1970
The Flip Wilson Show
Self · (4 episodes)
1970
It's Tough to Be a Bird
Soprano (voice)
1969
In Name Only
Ruth Clayton
1969
Sesame Street
Ruthie · (130 episodes)
1969
Love, American Style
(1 episode)
1969
Medical Center
(2 episodes)
1969
The John Davidson Show
(1 episode)
1969
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Self · (3 episodes)
1969
Here's Lucy
Annie Whipple · (1 episode)
1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Regular Performer · (141 episodes)
1968
The Carol Burnett Show
Self - Guest · (2 episodes)
1967
The Carol Burnett Show
Self - Guest / Various Characters · (2 episodes)
1967
The Monkees
(1 episode)
1966
That Girl
(5 episodes)
1966
Linus the Lionhearted
Granny Goodwitch (voice) · (3 episodes)
1964
The Hollywood Palace
Self · (1 episode)
1964
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (1 episode)
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (2 episodes)
1961
The Bob Hope Show
Self · (1 episode)
1950