Ruth Buzzi
Acting1936Westerly, Rhode Island, USA
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
Acting History
2020
Glenn’s Gotta Go
as Grandma Polly
2019
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
as Banderilla (voice)
2009
According to Dom
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
Diagnosis: Murder
TVas Liz Summers• 1 eps
1998
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
as Ruthie
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage)
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
as Gladys Ormpby
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
TVas Delilah• 1 eps
7th Heaven
TVas Telephone Operator• 1 eps
1997
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
as Suzie Kabloozie (voice)
The Jamie Foxx Show
TVas Judge Lekeisha Roshanda Jackson• 1 eps
1994
1993
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
as Ruthie
Cro
TVas Nandy (voice)
1992
Lucky Luke
TVas Ma Dalton
1990
Diggin' Up Business
as Widow Knockerby
Wishful Thinking
as Jody
Saved by the Bell
TVas Roberta Powers• 1 eps
They Came from Outer Space
TVas Carol
Gravedale High
TVas Miss Fresno (voice)
1989
1988
Rockin' with Judy Jetson
as Felonia Funk (voice)
Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw
as Nose Marie
Dixie Lanes
as Betty
1986
Bad Guys
as Petal McGurk
The Berenstain Bears In The Dark
as Mama Bear
Life with Lucy
TVas Mrs. Wilcox• 1 eps
Pound Puppies
TVas Nose Marie (voice)
1984
Surf II: The End of the Trilogy
as Chuck's Mom
Don't Ask Me, Ask God
as Jonesey's Wife
1983
1981
1980
I Go Pogo
as Miz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice)
The Incredible Book Escape
as Mrs. Page (voice)
1979
The North Avenue Irregulars
as Dr. Rheems
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
as Old Tough Kate
The Villain
as Damsel in Distress
Legends of the Super Heroes
as Aunt Minerva
Skatetown, U.S.A.
as Elvira
The Muppets Go Hollywood
as Self
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
as Self (uncredited)
CHiPs
TVas Ruth Buzzi (uncredited)• 2 eps
Legends of the Superheroes
TVas Aunt Minerva
1978
1977
Once Upon a Brothers Grimm
as Queen Astrid
1976
Freaky Friday
as Opposing Coach
The Muppet Show
TVas Self - Special Guest Star• 1 eps
Emergency!
TVas Amy Merkle• 1 eps
Donny & Marie
TVas Self• 14 eps
1975
Cher
TVas Self
1974
Paradise
as Roberta
Sandy in Disneyland
as Self
The Crazy Comedy Concert
as Cleaning Lady
Dinah!
TVas Self• 2 eps
Tony Orlando and Dawn
TVas Self
1973
1972
The Carol Burnett Show
TVas Self - Guest / Various Characters• 2 eps
Here's Lucy
TVas Annie Whipple• 1 eps
1971
Pure Goldie
as Self
Night Gallery
TVas Hungry Witch (segment "Witches' Feast")• 1 eps
1970
The Aristocats
as Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)
The Bob Hope Show
TVas Self• 1 eps
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
TVas Self• 3 eps
The Flip Wilson Show
TVas Self
1969
1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
TVas Regular Performer• 141 eps
1967
The Monkees
TVas Mrs. Weatherspoon• 1 eps
1964
The Hollywood Palace
TVas Self
Linus the Lionhearted
TVas Granny Goodwitch (voice)
1962
The Merv Griffin Show
TVas Self
1961
The Mike Douglas Show
TVas Self