
About
Ruth Buzzi
Overview
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
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2020 | Glenn’s Gotta Go | Actor | Grandma Polly | N/A N/A |
2019 | Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm | Actor | Banderilla (voice) | N/A N/A |
2019 | Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate | Actor | Self | 58 Average |
2009 | According to Dom | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
2007 | Fallen Angels | Actor | Perril | 58 Average |
2005 | Derailroaded | Actor | Self (archive footage) | 58 Average |
2004 | Goodnight, We Love You | Actor | Herself | 59 Average |
2000 | Sheep in the Big City | Actor | 68 Fair |
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1999 | The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland | Actor | Ruthie | 59 Average |
1999 | A Hot Dog Program | Actor | Herself | 59 Average |
1999 | Boys Will Be Boys | Actor | Mrs. Rudnick | 58 Average |
1998 | "Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos | Actor | Gladys Ormpby | N/A N/A |
1998 | Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! | Actor | Ruthie | 58 Average |
1998 | The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts | Actor | Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage) | 59 Average |
1997 | Sesame Street: Quiet Time | Actor | Suzie Kabloozie (voice) | 59 Average |
1994 | Troublemakers | Actor | Mother | 59 Average |
1994 | Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! | Actor | Ruthie | 59 Average |
1994 | Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo | Actor | Ruthie | 59 Average |
1993 | Cro | Actor | Nandy (voice) | 70 Good |
1990 | Diggin' Up Business | Actor | Widow Knockerby | 59 Average |
1990 | Wishful Thinking | Actor | Jody | N/A N/A |
1989 | My Mom's a Werewolf | Actor | Madame Gypsy | 57 Average |
1989 | Up Your Alley | Actor | Marilyn | 58 Average |
1989 | Hollywood on Horses | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
1988 | Dixie Lanes | Actor | Betty | 58 Average |
1988 | Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw | Actor | Nose Marie | 58 Average |
1988 | Rockin' with Judy Jetson | Actor | Felonia Funk (voice) | 58 Average |
1986 | The Berenstain Bears In The Dark | Actor | Mama Bear | N/A N/A |
1986 | Pound Puppies | Actor | Nose Marie (voice) | 69 Fair |
1986 | Bad Guys | Actor | Petal McGurk | 58 Average |
1985 | The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave | Actor | Mama Bear | N/A N/A |
1985 | The Berenstain Bears and The Truth | Actor | Mama Bear | N/A N/A |
1985 | Paw Paws | Actor | 70 Good |
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1985 | Dream Boys Revue | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1984 | Surf II: The End of the Trilogy | Actor | Chuck's Mom | 58 Average |
1984 | Don't Ask Me, Ask God | Actor | Jonesey's Wife | N/A N/A |
1983 | The Being | Actor | Virginia Lane | 57 Average |
1981 | Chu Chu and the Philly Flash | Actor | Consuelo | 59 Average |
1980 | I Go Pogo | Actor | Miz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice) | 58 Average |
1980 | The Incredible Book Escape | Actor | Mrs. Page (voice) | N/A N/A |
1980 | Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
1979 | Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party | Actor | Self (uncredited) | 58 Average |
1979 | Skatetown, U.S.A. | Actor | Elvira | 58 Average |
1979 | Whatever Turns You On | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1979 | The Villain | Actor | Damsel in Distress | 58 Average |
1979 | The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again | Actor | Old Tough Kate | 59 Average |
1979 | The Muppets Go Hollywood | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
1979 | The North Avenue Irregulars | Actor | Dr. Rheems | 58 Average |
1979 | You Can't Do That on Television | Actor | 70 Good |
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1979 | Legends of the Super Heroes | Actor | Aunt Minerva | 58 Average |
1978 | Mickey's 50 | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
1978 | Record City | Actor | Olga | 58 Average |
1977 | Once Upon a Brothers Grimm | Actor | Queen Astrid | N/A N/A |
1977 | Baggy Pants and the Nitwits | Actor | 69 Fair |
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1976 | Freaky Friday | Actor | Opposing Coach | 59 Average |
1975 | The Lost Saucer | Actor | 69 Fair |
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1974 | The Crazy Comedy Concert | Actor | Cleaning Lady | N/A N/A |
1974 | Sandy in Disneyland | Actor | Self | 58 Average |
1974 | Paradise | Actor | Roberta | N/A N/A |
1973 | Keep US Beautiful | Actor | self | N/A N/A |
1971 | Pure Goldie | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
1970 | The Aristocats | Actor | Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited) | 71 Good |
1969 | It's Tough to Be a Bird | Actor | Soprano (voice) | 58 Average |
1969 | In Name Only | Actor | Ruth Clayton | N/A N/A |
1969 | The John Davidson Show | Actor | N/A N/A |
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1968 | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In | Actor | Regular Performer | 67 Fair |
1964 | Linus the Lionhearted | Actor | Granny Goodwitch (voice) | 69 Fair |