Ruth Buzzi

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

Sesame Street

The Mike Douglas Show

Diagnosis: Murder

The Love Boat

All Movies (58)

Glenn’s Gotta Go2020 · as Grandma Polly
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm2019 · as Banderilla (voice)
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate2019 · as Self
According to Dom2009 · as Self
Fallen Angels2007 · as Perril
Derailroaded2005 · as Self (archive footage)
Goodnight, We Love You2004 · as Self
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland1999 · as Ruthie
A Hot Dog Program1999 · as Herself
Boys Will Be Boys1999 · as Mrs. Rudnick
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos1998 · as Gladys Ormpby
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!1998 · as Ruthie
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts1998 · as Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Quiet Time1997 · as Suzie Kabloozie (voice)
Troublemakers1994 · as Mother
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!1994 · as Ruthie
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo1994 · as Ruthie
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!1993 · as Ruthie
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration1993 · as Ruthie
Diggin' Up Business1990 · as Widow Knockerby
Wishful Thinking1990 · as Jody
My Mom's a Werewolf1989 · as Madame Gypsy
Up Your Alley1989 · as Marilyn
Hollywood on Horses1989 · as Self
Dixie Lanes1988 · as Betty
Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw1988 · as Nose Marie (voice)
Rockin' with Judy Jetson1988 · as Felonia Funk (voice)
The Berenstain Bears In The Dark1986 · as Mama Bear
Bad Guys1986 · as Petal McGurk
The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave1985 · as Mama Bear (voice)
The Berenstain Bears and The Truth1985 · as Mama Bear (voice)
Dream Boys Revue1985 · as Self
Surf 21984 · as Chuck's Mom
Don't Ask Me, Ask God1984 · as Jonesey's Wife
The Being1983 · as Virginia Lane
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash1981 · as Consuelo
I Go Pogo1980 · as Miz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice)
The Incredible Book Escape1980 · as Mrs. Page (voice)
Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary1980 · as Self
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party1979 · as Self (uncredited)
Skatetown, U.S.A.1979 · as Elvira
The Villain1979 · as Damsel in Distress
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again1979 · as Old Tough Kate
The Muppets Go Hollywood1979 · as Self
The North Avenue Irregulars1979 · as Dr. Rheems
Legends of the Super Heroes1979 · as Aunt Minerva
Mickey's 501978 · as Self
Record City1978 · as Olga
Once Upon a Brothers Grimm1977 · as Queen Astrid
Freaky Friday1976 · as Opposing Coach
The Crazy Comedy Concert1974 · as Cleaning Lady
Sandy in Disneyland1974 · as Self
Paradise1974 · as Roberta
Keep U.S. Beautiful1973 · as Self
Pure Goldie1971 · as Self
The Aristocats1970 · as Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)
It's Tough to Be a Bird1969 · as Soprano (voice)
In Name Only1969 · as Ruth Clayton

All TV Shows (77)

Sheep in the Big City2000 · as (voice)
Sheep in the Big City2000 · as Old Woman (voice)
The Angry Beavers1997 · as Mrs. Beaver (voice)
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch1996 · as Delilah
The Jamie Foxx Show1996 · as Judge Lekeisha Roshanda Jackson
7th Heaven1996 · as Telephone Operator
Diagnosis: Murder1993 · as Liz Summers
Cro1993 · as Nandy (voice)
The Pink Panther1993 · as (voice)
Lucky Luke1992
Lucky Luke1992 · as Ma Dalton
Darkwing Duck1991 · as Dottie Debson (voice)
Darkwing Duck1991 · as Alien Cow (voice)
They Came from Outer Space1990 · as Carol
Gravedale High1990 · as Miss Fresno (voice)
Major Dad1989 · as Mattie Fae Tillman
Saved by the Bell1989 · as Roberta Powers
Life with Lucy1986 · as Mrs. Wilcox
Pound Puppies1986 · as Nose Marie (voice)
Check It Out!1985 · as Tiffany Cobb
George Burns Comedy Week1985 · as Juliette
Paw Paws1985 · as Aunt Pruney (voice)
The Berenstain Bears1985 · as Mama Bear (voice)
The Berenstain Bears1985 · as Mama Bear /Pru /Sue /Pam (voice)
The Berenstain Bears1985 · as Mama Bear /Mayor's Assistant (voice)
The Berenstain Bears1985 · as Mama Bear /Teacher Jane (voice)
Masquerade1983 · as Claire Hayes
Alvin and the Chipmunks1983 · as (voice)
Reading Rainbow1983 · as Self - Narrator (voice)
Gun Shy1983 · as Mrs. Mound
Aloha Paradise1981
Trapper John, M.D.1979 · as Laura Morley
Whatever Turns You On1979 · as Various roles /Ms. Take
You Can't Do That on Television1979
You Can't Do That on Television1979 · as Ms. Fitt /Ms. Take (uncredited)
Legends of the Superheroes1979 · as Aunt Minerva
The Love Boat1977 · as Ruth Buzzi
The Love Boat1977 · as Patti Harmon
CHiPs1977 · as Ruth Buzzi (uncredited)
Baggy Pants and the Nitwits1977 · as Gladys (voice)
The Muppet Show1976 · as Self - Special Guest Star
Alice1976 · as Chloe
The Sonny and Cher Show1976 · as Self
Donny & Marie1976 · as Self
The Lost Saucer1975 · as Fi /Professor Pringle
Cher1975 · as Self
Tony Orlando and Dawn1974 · as Self
Dinah!1974 · as Self
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts1973 · as Self
Lotsa Luck1973 · as Wilma Wallachek
Keep US Beautiful1973 · as self
Emergency!1972 · as Amy Merkle
Night Gallery1970 · as Hungry Witch (segment "Witches' Feast")
The Flip Wilson Show1970 · as Self
Sesame Street1969 · as Ruthie
Sesame Street1969 · as Suzie Kabloozie (voice)
Sesame Street1969 · as Suzie Kabloozie /Feff (voice)
Love, American Style1969 · as Beverly
Love, American Style1969 · as Helen
Medical Center1969 · as Rose Jenkins
Medical Center1969 · as Zona Button
The John Davidson Show1969 · as Self
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour1969 · as Self
That's Life1968
Here's Lucy1968 · as Annie Whipple
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In1968 · as Regular Performer
The Carol Burnett Show1967 · as Self
The Carol Burnett Show1967 · as Self - Guest / Various Characters
The Monkees1966 · as Mrs. Weatherspoon
That Girl1966 · as Pete Peterson
Linus the Lionhearted1964 · as Granny Goodwitch (voice)
The Hollywood Palace1964 · as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962 · as Self
The Merv Griffin Show1962 · as Self
The Mike Douglas Show1961 · as Self
The Wonderful World of Disney1954 · as Self
The Bob Hope Show1950 · as Self