Person
Ruth Buzzi
Acting · Born 1936-07-24 · Westerly, Rhode Island, USA
Biography
Ruth Ann Buzzi (born July 24, 1936) 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
Sesame Street
Ruthie
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Delilah
The Love Boat
Ruth Buzzi
Diagnosis: Murder
Liz Summers
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
Emergency!
Amy Merkle
Love, American Style
Beverly
Alice
Chloe
Filmography
- 2020Glenn’s Gotta GoGrandma Polly
- 2019Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of RhythmBanderilla (voice)
- 2019Still Laugh-In: The Stars CelebrateSelf
- 2009According to DomSelf
- 2007Fallen AngelsPerril
- 2005DerailroadedSelf (archive footage)
- 2004Goodnight, We Love YouSelf
- 2000Sheep in the Big City(voice)
- 1999The Adventures of Elmo in GrouchlandRuthie
- 1999A Hot Dog ProgramHerself
- 1999Boys Will Be BoysMrs. Rudnick
- 1998"Weird Al" Yankovic: The VideosGladys Ormpby
- 1998Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!Ruthie
- 1998The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity RoastsGladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage)
- 1997The Angry BeaversMrs. Beaver (voice)
- 1997Sesame Street: Quiet TimeSuzie Kabloozie (voice)
- 1996Sabrina, the Teenage WitchDelilah
- 1996The Jamie Foxx ShowJudge Lekeisha Roshanda Jackson
- 19967th HeavenTelephone Operator
- 1994TroublemakersMother
- 1994Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!Ruthie
- 1994Sesame Street: The Best of ElmoRuthie
- 1993Sesame Street Stays Up Late!Ruthie
- 1993Sesame Street Jam: A Musical CelebrationRuthie
- 1993Diagnosis: MurderLiz Summers
- 1993CroNandy (voice)
- 1993The Pink Panther(voice)
- 1992Lucky Luke
- 1991Darkwing DuckDottie Debson (voice)
- 1990They Came from Outer SpaceCarol
- 1990Gravedale HighMiss Fresno (voice)
- 1990Diggin' Up BusinessWidow Knockerby
- 1990Wishful ThinkingJody
- 1989Major DadMattie Fae Tillman
- 1989Saved by the BellRoberta Powers
- 1989My Mom's a WerewolfMadame Gypsy
- 1989Up Your AlleyMarilyn
- 1989Hollywood on HorsesSelf
- 1988Dixie LanesBetty
- 1988Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big PawNose Marie (voice)
- 1988Rockin' with Judy JetsonFelonia Funk (voice)
- 1986Life with LucyMrs. Wilcox
- 1986The Berenstain Bears In The DarkMama Bear
- 1986Pound PuppiesNose Marie (voice)
- 1986Bad GuysPetal McGurk
- 1985Check It Out!Tiffany Cobb
- 1985The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat CaveMama Bear (voice)
- 1985The Berenstain Bears and The TruthMama Bear (voice)
- 1985George Burns Comedy WeekJuliette
- 1985Paw PawsAunt Pruney (voice)
- 1985The Berenstain BearsMama Bear (voice)
- 1985Dream Boys RevueSelf
- 1984Surf 2Chuck's Mom
- 1984Don't Ask Me, Ask GodJonesey's Wife
- 1983MasqueradeClaire Hayes
- 1983The BeingVirginia Lane
- 1983Alvin and the Chipmunks(voice)
- 1983Reading RainbowSelf - Narrator (voice)
- 1983Gun ShyMrs. Mound
- 1981Chu Chu and the Philly FlashConsuelo
- 1981Aloha Paradise
- 1980I Go PogoMiz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice)
- 1980The Incredible Book EscapeMrs. Page (voice)
- 1980Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th AnniversarySelf
- 1979Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama PartySelf (uncredited)
- 1979Skatetown, U.S.A.Elvira
- 1979Trapper John, M.D.Laura Morley
- 1979Whatever Turns You OnVarious roles /Ms. Take
- 1979The VillainDamsel in Distress
- 1979The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides AgainOld Tough Kate
- 1979The Muppets Go HollywoodSelf
- 1979The North Avenue IrregularsDr. Rheems
- 1979You Can't Do That on Television
- 1979Legends of the Super HeroesAunt Minerva
- 1979Legends of the SuperheroesAunt Minerva
- 1978Mickey's 50Self
- 1978Record CityOlga
- 1977Once Upon a Brothers GrimmQueen Astrid
- 1977The Love BoatRuth Buzzi
- 1977CHiPsRuth Buzzi (uncredited)
- 1977Baggy Pants and the NitwitsGladys (voice)
- 1976Freaky FridayOpposing Coach
- 1976The Muppet ShowSelf - Special Guest Star
- 1976AliceChloe
- 1976The Sonny and Cher ShowSelf
- 1976Donny & MarieSelf
- 1975The Lost SaucerFi /Professor Pringle
- 1975CherSelf
- 1974Tony Orlando and DawnSelf
- 1974Dinah!Self
- 1974The Crazy Comedy ConcertCleaning Lady
- 1974Sandy in DisneylandSelf
- 1974ParadiseRoberta
- 1973The Dean Martin Celebrity RoastsSelf
- 1973Lotsa LuckWilma Wallachek
- 1973Keep U.S. BeautifulSelf
- 1973Keep US Beautifulself
- 1972Emergency!Amy Merkle
- 1971Pure GoldieSelf
- 1970The AristocatsFrou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)
- 1970Night GalleryHungry Witch (segment "Witches' Feast")
- 1970The Flip Wilson ShowSelf
- 1969It's Tough to Be a BirdSoprano (voice)
- 1969In Name OnlyRuth Clayton
- 1969Sesame StreetRuthie
- 1969Love, American StyleBeverly
- 1969Medical CenterRose Jenkins
- 1969The John Davidson ShowSelf
- 1969The Glen Campbell Goodtime HourSelf
- 1968That's Life
- 1968Here's LucyAnnie Whipple
- 1968Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InRegular Performer
- 1967The Carol Burnett ShowSelf
- 1966The MonkeesMrs. Weatherspoon
- 1966That GirlPete Peterson
- 1964Linus the LionheartedGranny Goodwitch (voice)
- 1964The Hollywood PalaceSelf
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
- 1954The Wonderful World of DisneySelf
- 1950The Bob Hope ShowSelf
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