Acting
Ruth Buzzi
EN, IT cinema · 59 credits
Born
24 July 1936
Died
1 May 2025 (aged 88)
Birthplace
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
Filmography
Glenn’s Gotta Go
2020
Glenn’s Gotta Go
as Grandma Polly
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
as Banderilla (voice)
Fallen Angels
as Perril
Derailroaded
as Self (archive footage)
Boys Will Be Boys
as Mrs. Rudnick
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
as Gladys Ormpby
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
as Suzie Kabloozie (voice)
Troublemakers
as Mother
Diggin' Up Business
as Widow Knockerby
Wishful Thinking
as Jody
My Mom's a Werewolf
as Madame Gypsy
Up Your Alley
as Marilyn
Marvin: Baby of the Year
as (voice)
Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw
as Nose Marie (voice)
Dixie Lanes
as Betty
Rockin' with Judy Jetson
as Felonia Funk (voice)
Bad Guys
as Petal McGurk
Dream Boys Revue
as Self
The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave
as Mama Bear (voice)
The Berenstain Bears and The Truth
as Mama Bear (voice)
Surf 2
as Chuck's Mom
Don't Ask Me, Ask God
as Jonesey's Wife
The Being
as Virginia Lane
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
as Consuelo
The Incredible Book Escape
as Mrs. Page (voice)
I Go Pogo
as Miz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice)
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
as Old Tough Kate
Skatetown, U.S.A.
as Elvira
The Villain
as Damsel in Distress
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
as Self (uncredited)
Legends of the Super Heroes
as Aunt Minerva
The Muppets Go Hollywood
as Self (uncredited)
The North Avenue Irregulars
as Dr. Rheems
Record City
as Olga
Mickey's 50
as Self
Once Upon a Brothers Grimm
as Queen Astrid
Freaky Friday
as Opposing Coach
The Crazy Comedy Concert
as Cleaning Lady
Paradise
as Roberta
Pure Goldie
as Self
The Aristocats
as Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)
It's Tough to Be a Bird
as Soprano (voice)
In Name Only
as Ruth Clayton