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
Madame Gypsy
My Mom's a Werewolf
Chuck's Mom
Surf II: The End of the Trilogy
Old Tough Kate
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
Mother
Botte di Natale
Banderilla (voice)
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
Self (archive footage)
Derailroaded
Opposing Coach
Freaky Friday
Ruthie
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo
Nose Marie
Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw
Virginia Lane
The Being
Petal McGurk
Bad Guys
Elvira
Skatetown, U.S.A.
Soprano (voice)
It's Tough to Be a Bird
Olga
Record City
Self
Goodnight, We Love You
Marilyn
Up Your Alley
Damsel in Distress
The Villain
Queen Astrid
Once Upon a Brothers Grimm
Ruth Clayton
In Name Only
Cleaning Lady
The Crazy Comedy Concert
Mrs. Page (voice)
The Incredible Book Escape
Miz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice)
I Go Pogo
Mrs. Rudnick
Boys Will Be Boys
Gladys Ormpby
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
Ruthie
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Grandma Polly
Glenn’s Gotta Go
Betty
Dixie Lanes
Jonesey's Wife
Don't Ask Me, Ask God
Consuelo
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
Self (uncredited)
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
Ruthie
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Widow Knockerby
Diggin' Up Business
Self
Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary
Roberta
Paradise
Perril
Fallen Angels
Jody
Wishful Thinking
Dream Boys Revue
Aunt Minerva
Legends of the Super Heroes
Herself
A Hot Dog Program
Self
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
Self
Pure Goldie
Suzie Kabloozie (voice)
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage)
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self
The Muppets Go Hollywood
Dr. Rheems
The North Avenue Irregulars
Ruthie
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Self
Hollywood on Horses
Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)
The Aristocats
Mama Bear
The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave
Mama Bear
The Berenstain Bears and The Truth
Mama Bear
The Berenstain Bears In The Dark
Self
Sandy in Disneyland
Felonia Funk (voice)
Rockin' with Judy Jetson
Self
Mickey's 50
Self
According to Dom
Ruthie
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
56
Gender
Female
Birthday
1936-07-24
Place of Birth
Westerly, Rhode Island, USA
Also Known As