Ruth Buzzi

Personal Info

Birthday

July 24, 1936

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

Sesame Street

The Love Boat

Diagnosis: Murder

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

Emergency!

Saved by the Bell

Here's Lucy

The Jamie Foxx Show

Filmography

2020
Glenn’s Gotta Go
as Grandma Polly
2019
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
as Banderilla (voice)
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
A Hot Dog Program
as Herself
Boys Will Be Boys
as Mrs. Rudnick
1998
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
as Gladys Ormpby
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
as Ruthie
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage)
1997
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
as Suzie Kabloozie (voice)
1994
Troublemakers
as Mother
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
as Ruthie
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo
as Ruthie
1990
Diggin' Up Business
as Widow Knockerby
Wishful Thinking
as Jody
1989
My Mom's a Werewolf
as Madame Gypsy
Up Your Alley
as Marilyn
Hollywood on Horses
as Self
1988
Dixie Lanes
as Betty
Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw
as Nose Marie
Rockin' with Judy Jetson
as Felonia Funk (voice)
1986
The Berenstain Bears In The Dark
as Mama Bear
Bad Guys
as Petal McGurk
1985
The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave
as Mama Bear
The Berenstain Bears and The Truth
as Mama Bear
1984
Surf II: The End of the Trilogy
as Chuck's Mom
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 (voice)
The Incredible Book Escape
as Mrs. Page (voice)
Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary
as Self
1979
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
as Self (uncredited)
Skatetown, U.S.A.
as Elvira
The Villain
as Damsel in Distress
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
as Old Tough Kate
The Muppets Go Hollywood
as Self
The North Avenue Irregulars
as Dr. Rheems
Legends of the Super Heroes
as Aunt Minerva
1978
Mickey's 50
as Self
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
Sandy in Disneyland
as Self
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)
In Name Only
as Ruth Clayton