Ruth Buzzi

Acting • 1936-07-24 • Westerly, Rhode Island, USA

Ruth Ann Buzzi was an American 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

7.1

Sesame Street

1969

7.0

The Pink Panther

1993

6.8

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1968

6.1

Troublemakers

1994

7.5

The Berenstain Bears

1985

6.2

That Girl

1966

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Filmography

2020
Glenn’s Gotta GoFilm
Grandma Polly
2019
Still Laugh-In: The Stars CelebrateFilm
Self
★ 5.4
2019
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of RhythmFilm
Banderilla (voice)
2009
According to DomFilm
Self
2007
Fallen AngelsFilm
Perril
★ 3.0
2005
DerailroadedFilm
Self (archive footage)
★ 7.5
2004
Goodnight, We Love YouFilm
Self
★ 7.0
2000
Sheep in the Big CityTV
(voice) • 8 episodes
★ 6.6
2000
Sheep in the Big CityTV
Old Woman (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 6.6
1999
The Adventures of Elmo in GrouchlandFilm
Ruthie
★ 6.2
1999
A Hot Dog ProgramFilm
Self
★ 8.5
1999
Boys Will Be BoysFilm
Mrs. Rudnick
★ 6.2
1998
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!Film
Ruthie
★ 6.1
1998
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity RoastsFilm
Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage)
★ 6.5
1998
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The VideosFilm
Gladys Ormpby
1997
The Angry BeaversTV
Mrs. Beaver (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1997
Sesame Street: Quiet TimeFilm
Suzie Kabloozie (voice)
★ 6.0
1996
Sabrina, the Teenage WitchTV
Delilah • 1 episodes
★ 7.8
1996
7th HeavenTV
Telephone Operator • 1 episodes
★ 6.4
1996
The Jamie Foxx ShowTV
Judge Lekeisha Roshanda Jackson • 1 episodes
★ 6.6
1994
TroublemakersFilm
Mother
★ 6.1
1994
Sesame Street: The Best of ElmoFilm
Ruthie
★ 7.3
1994
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!Film
Ruthie
★ 7.0
1993
Diagnosis: MurderTV
Liz Summers • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1993
The Pink PantherTV
(voice) • 36 episodes
★ 7.0
1993
CroTV
Nandy (voice) • 20 episodes
★ 7.8
1993
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical CelebrationFilm
Ruthie
★ 7.0
1993
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!Film
Ruthie
★ 7.0
1992
Lucky LukeTV
★ 5.9
1992
Lucky LukeTV
Ma Dalton • 1 episodes
★ 5.9
1991
Darkwing DuckTV
Dottie Debson (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
1991
Darkwing DuckTV
Alien Cow (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
1990
Gravedale HighTV
Miss Fresno (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1990
They Came from Outer SpaceTV
Carol • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1990
Diggin' Up BusinessFilm
Widow Knockerby
★ 5.7
1990
Wishful ThinkingFilm
Jody
★ 4.5
1989
Saved by the BellTV
Roberta Powers • 1 episodes
★ 7.8
1989
Major DadTV
Mattie Fae Tillman • 1 episodes
★ 6.4
1989
My Mom's a WerewolfFilm
Madame Gypsy
★ 4.7
1989
Up Your AlleyFilm
Marilyn
★ 6.0
1989
Hollywood on HorsesFilm
Self
★ 4.7
1989
Marvin: Baby of the YearFilm
(voice)
★ 7.0
1988
Rockin' with Judy JetsonFilm
Felonia Funk (voice)
★ 7.2
1988
Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big PawFilm
Nose Marie (voice)
★ 5.3
1988
Dixie LanesFilm
Betty
★ 4.0
1986
Pound PuppiesTV
Nose Marie (voice) • 36 episodes
★ 6.9
1986
Life with LucyTV
Mrs. Wilcox • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1986
Bad GuysFilm
Petal McGurk
★ 8.0
1986
The Berenstain Bears In The DarkFilm
Mama Bear
1985
The Berenstain BearsTV
Mama Bear (voice) • 13 episodes
★ 7.5
1985
The Berenstain BearsTV
Mama Bear /Pru /Sue /Pam (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1985
The Berenstain BearsTV
Mama Bear /Mayor's Assistant (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1985
The Berenstain BearsTV
Mama Bear /Teacher Jane (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1985
Paw PawsTV
Aunt Pruney (voice) • 21 episodes
★ 8.0
1985
Check It Out!TV
Tiffany Cobb • 1 episodes
★ 4.6
1985
George Burns Comedy WeekTV
Juliette • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1985
Dream Boys RevueFilm
Self
★ 3.3
1985
The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat CaveFilm
Mama Bear (voice)
1985
The Berenstain Bears and The TruthFilm
Mama Bear (voice)
1984
Surf 2Film
Chuck's Mom
★ 4.7
1984
Don't Ask Me, Ask GodFilm
Jonesey's Wife
1983
Alvin and the ChipmunksTV
(voice) • 2 episodes
★ 6.8
1983
Reading RainbowTV
Self - Narrator (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 8.4
1983
The BeingFilm
Virginia Lane
★ 4.9
1983
MasqueradeTV
Claire Hayes • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1983
Gun ShyTV
Mrs. Mound • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
1981
Chu Chu and the Philly FlashFilm
Consuelo
★ 5.0
1981
Aloha ParadiseTV
★ 7.0
1980
I Go PogoFilm
Miz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice)
★ 4.0
1980
Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th AnniversaryFilm
Self
★ 8.0
1980
The Incredible Book EscapeFilm
Mrs. Page (voice)
★ 7.0
1979
Trapper John, M.D.TV
Laura Morley • 1 episodes
★ 6.6
1979
The VillainFilm
Damsel in Distress
★ 5.7
1979
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides AgainFilm
Old Tough Kate
★ 6.4
1979
You Can't Do That on TelevisionTV
★ 7.4
1979
You Can't Do That on TelevisionTV
Ms. Fitt /Ms. Take (uncredited) • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
1979
The Muppets Go HollywoodFilm
Self (uncredited)
★ 6.2
1979
The North Avenue IrregularsFilm
Dr. Rheems
★ 6.5
1979
Skatetown, U.S.A.Film
Elvira
★ 5.2
1979
Legends of the Super HeroesFilm
Aunt Minerva
★ 4.9
1979
Legends of the SuperheroesTV
Aunt Minerva • 1 episodes
★ 4.6
1979
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama PartyFilm
Self (uncredited)
★ 1.0
1979
Whatever Turns You OnTV
Various roles /Ms. Take • 14 episodes
1978
Record CityFilm
Olga
★ 5.2
1978
Mickey's 50Film
Self
★ 9.0
1977
The Love BoatTV
Ruth Buzzi • 1 episodes
★ 6.2
1977
The Love BoatTV
Patti Harmon • 1 episodes
★ 6.2
1977
CHiPsTV
Ruth Buzzi (uncredited) • 2 episodes
★ 6.8
1977
Baggy Pants and the NitwitsTV
Gladys (voice) • 13 episodes
★ 7.7
1977
Once Upon a Brothers GrimmFilm
Queen Astrid
★ 9.0
1976
AliceTV
Chloe • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1976
The Muppet ShowTV
Self - Special Guest Star • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1976
Freaky FridayFilm
Opposing Coach
★ 6.1
1976
Donny & MarieTV
Self • 14 episodes
★ 6.7
1976
The Sonny and Cher ShowTV
Self • 3 episodes
★ 7.1
1975
CherTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1975
The Lost SaucerTV
Fi /Professor Pringle • 16 episodes
★ 5.7
1974
Dinah!TV
Self • 2 episodes
★ 7.0
1974
Sandy in DisneylandFilm
Self
★ 8.0
1974
Tony Orlando and DawnTV
Self • 4 episodes
★ 3.5
1974
The Crazy Comedy ConcertFilm
Cleaning Lady
1974
ParadiseFilm
Roberta
1973
The Dean Martin Celebrity RoastsTV
Self • 3 episodes
★ 5.4
1973
Lotsa LuckTV
Wilma Wallachek • 1 episodes
★ 6.6
1973
Keep U.S. BeautifulFilm
Self
1973
Keep US BeautifulTV
self • 1 episodes
1972
Emergency!TV
Amy Merkle • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
1971
Pure GoldieFilm
Self
★ 8.0
1970
The AristocatsFilm
Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)
★ 7.3
1970
Night GalleryTV
Hungry Witch (segment "Witches' Feast") • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
1970
The Flip Wilson ShowTV
Self • 4 episodes
★ 5.2
1969
Sesame StreetTV
Ruthie • 130 episodes
★ 7.1
1969
Sesame StreetTV
Suzie Kabloozie (voice) • 4 episodes
★ 7.1
1969
Sesame StreetTV
Suzie Kabloozie /Feff (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1969
Love, American StyleTV
Beverly • 1 episodes
★ 6.2
1969
Love, American StyleTV
Helen • 1 episodes
★ 6.2
1969
Medical CenterTV
Rose Jenkins • 1 episodes
★ 6.4
1969
Medical CenterTV
Zona Button • 1 episodes
★ 6.4
1969
The Glen Campbell Goodtime HourTV
Self • 3 episodes
★ 6.8
1969
It's Tough to Be a BirdFilm
Soprano (voice)
★ 6.2
1969
In Name OnlyFilm
Ruth Clayton
★ 7.0
1969
The John Davidson ShowTV
Self • 4 episodes
1968
Here's LucyTV
Annie Whipple • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InTV
Regular Performer • 140 episodes
★ 6.8
1968
That's LifeTV
★ 6.5
1967
The Carol Burnett ShowTV
Self • 3 episodes
★ 7.7
1967
The Carol Burnett ShowTV
Self - Guest / Various Characters • 2 episodes
★ 7.7
1966
The MonkeesTV
Mrs. Weatherspoon • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1966
That GirlTV
Pete Peterson • 5 episodes
★ 6.2
1964
The Hollywood PalaceTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 5.0
1964
Linus the LionheartedTV
Granny Goodwitch (voice) • 3 episodes
★ 7.4
1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonTV
Self • 3 episodes
★ 7.6
1962
The Merv Griffin ShowTV
Self • 5 episodes
★ 6.8
1961
The Mike Douglas ShowTV
Self • 5 episodes
★ 5.8
1954
The Wonderful World of DisneyTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
1950
The Bob Hope ShowTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 7.0