
Ruth Buzzi
Known for Acting · 121 credits
- Born
- 1936-07-24 (age 89)
- Place of birth
- 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

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self

The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self

Sesame Street
1969
as Ruthie / Suzie Kabloozie (voice) / Suzie Kabloozie /Feff (voice)

The Love Boat
1977
as Ruth Buzzi / Patti Harmon

Diagnosis: Murder
1993
as Liz Summers

Love, American Style
1969
as Beverly / Helen
TV Shows (63)

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self

The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self

Sesame Street
1969
as Ruthie / Suzie Kabloozie (voice) / Suzie Kabloozie /Feff (voice)

The Love Boat
1977
as Ruth Buzzi / Patti Harmon

Diagnosis: Murder
1993
as Liz Summers

Love, American Style
1969
as Beverly / Helen

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
1996
as Delilah

Emergency!
1972
as Amy Merkle

The Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self

The Carol Burnett Show
1967
as Self / Self - Guest / Various Characters

Alice
1976
as Chloe

Medical Center
1969
as Rose Jenkins / Zona Button

Trapper John, M.D.
1979
as Laura Morley

7th Heaven
1996
as Telephone Operator

Night Gallery
1970
as Hungry Witch (segment "Witches' Feast")

That Girl
1966
as Pete Peterson

Here's Lucy
1968
as Annie Whipple

Dinah!
1974
as Self

The Bob Hope Show
1950
as Self

The Angry Beavers
1997
as Mrs. Beaver (voice)

CHiPs
1977
as Ruth Buzzi (uncredited)

The Monkees
1966
as Mrs. Weatherspoon

The Jamie Foxx Show
1996
as Judge Lekeisha Roshanda Jackson

Darkwing Duck
1991
as Dottie Debson (voice) / Alien Cow (voice)

Reading Rainbow
1983
as Self - Narrator (voice)

Saved by the Bell
1989
as Roberta Powers

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
as Regular Performer

The Muppet Show
1976
as Self - Special Guest Star

The Pink Panther
1993
as (voice)

Major Dad
1989
as Mattie Fae Tillman

The Flip Wilson Show
1970
as Self

The Hollywood Palace
1964
as Self

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969
as Self

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1973
as Self

Donny & Marie
1976
as Self

The Wonderful World of Disney
1954
as Self

Cher
1975
as Self

You Can't Do That on Television
1979
as Ms. Fitt /Ms. Take (uncredited)

Masquerade
1983
as Claire Hayes

Tony Orlando and Dawn
1974
as Self

The Sonny and Cher Show
1976
as Self

George Burns Comedy Week
1985
as Juliette

The Berenstain Bears
1985
as Mama Bear (voice) / Mama Bear /Pru /Sue /Pam (voice) / Mama Bear /Mayor's Assistant (voice) / Mama Bear /Teacher Jane (voice)

Sheep in the Big City
2000
as (voice) / Old Woman (voice)

Lucky Luke
1992
as Ma Dalton

Gravedale High
1990
as Miss Fresno (voice)

Life with Lucy
1986
as Mrs. Wilcox

Lotsa Luck
1973
as Wilma Wallachek

Pound Puppies
1986
as Nose Marie (voice)

Check It Out!
1985
as Tiffany Cobb
That's Life
1968

Paw Paws
1985
as Aunt Pruney (voice)

Aloha Paradise
1981

Cro
1993
as Nandy (voice)

They Came from Outer Space
1990
as Carol

Legends of the Superheroes
1979
as Aunt Minerva

The Lost Saucer
1975
as Fi /Professor Pringle

Whatever Turns You On
1979
as Various roles /Ms. Take

Gun Shy
1983
as Mrs. Mound

Linus the Lionhearted
1964
as Granny Goodwitch (voice)
Movies (58)

The Aristocats
1970
as Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
1994
as Ruthie

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
1999
as Ruthie

Record City
1978
as Olga

Troublemakers
1994
as Mother

The Villain
1979
as Damsel in Distress

Freaky Friday
1976
as Opposing Coach

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
1979
as Old Tough Kate

Rockin' with Judy Jetson
1988
as Felonia Funk (voice)

The Muppets Go Hollywood
1979
as Self

Mickey's 50
1978
as Self

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
1998
as Ruthie

Surf 2
1984
as Chuck's Mom

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
1993
as Ruthie

The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1998
as Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage)

Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw
1988
as Nose Marie (voice)

Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
2019
as Banderilla (voice)

Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
2019
as Self

The Being
1983
as Virginia Lane

The North Avenue Irregulars
1979
as Dr. Rheems

Skatetown, U.S.A.
1979
as Elvira

Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
1981
as Consuelo

My Mom's a Werewolf
1989
as Madame Gypsy

Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
1993
as Ruthie

Goodnight, We Love You
2004
as Self

Bad Guys
1986
as Petal McGurk

Derailroaded
2005
as Self (archive footage)
Hollywood on Horses
1989
as Self

Legends of the Super Heroes
1979
as Aunt Minerva

Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary
1980
as Self

Paradise
1974
as Roberta

Don't Ask Me, Ask God
1984
as Jonesey's Wife

It's Tough to Be a Bird
1969
as Soprano (voice)

The Incredible Book Escape
1980
as Mrs. Page (voice)

In Name Only
1969
as Ruth Clayton

Sesame Street: Quiet Time
1997
as Suzie Kabloozie (voice)

Once Upon a Brothers Grimm
1977
as Queen Astrid

Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
1979
as Self (uncredited)

Fallen Angels
2007
as Perril

Diggin' Up Business
1990
as Widow Knockerby

Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo
1994
as Ruthie

Sandy in Disneyland
1974
as Self

Dixie Lanes
1988
as Betty

Up Your Alley
1989
as Marilyn

Wishful Thinking
1990
as Jody

"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
1998
as Gladys Ormpby

Boys Will Be Boys
1999
as Mrs. Rudnick

I Go Pogo
1980
as Miz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice)

The Crazy Comedy Concert
1974
as Cleaning Lady

Pure Goldie
1971
as Self

A Hot Dog Program
1999
as Herself
Keep U.S. Beautiful
1973
as Self

Dream Boys Revue
1985
as Self

According to Dom
2009
as Self

The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave
1985
as Mama Bear (voice)
Glenn’s Gotta Go
2020
as Grandma Polly

The Berenstain Bears and The Truth
1985
as Mama Bear (voice)

The Berenstain Bears In The Dark
1986
as Mama Bear
About Ruth Buzzi
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. With 121 credits spanning from 1950 to 2020, Ruth Buzzi has appeared in 58 films and 63 TV shows.
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Most Popular Ruth Buzzi Movies
- The Aristocats (1970) — as Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)
- Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! (1994) — as Ruthie
- The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999) — as Ruthie
- Record City (1978) — as Olga
- Troublemakers (1994) — as Mother
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