Ruth Buzzi

Actor

Born July 24, 1936 in Westerly, Rhode Island, USA. Died May 1, 2025.

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.

Acting

Glenn’s Gotta Go
Film, 2020
as Grandma Polly
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
Film, 2019
as Banderilla (voice)
Fallen Angels
Film, 2007
as Perril
Sheep in the Big City
TV series, 2000
as (voice)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Film, 1999
as Ruthie
Boys Will Be Boys
Film, 1999
as Mrs. Rudnick
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
Film, 1998
as Gladys Ormpby
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Film, 1998
as Ruthie
The Angry Beavers
TV series, 1997
as Mrs. Beaver (voice)
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
Film, 1997
as Suzie Kabloozie (voice)
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
TV series, 1996
as Delilah
The Jamie Foxx Show
TV series, 1996
as Judge Lekeisha Roshanda Jackson
7th Heaven
TV series, 1996
as Telephone Operator
Troublemakers
Film, 1994
as Mother
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Film, 1994
as Ruthie
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo
Film, 1994
as Ruthie
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
Film, 1993
as Ruthie
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
Film, 1993
as Ruthie
Diagnosis: Murder
TV series, 1993
as Liz Summers
Cro
TV series, 1993
as Nandy (voice)
The Pink Panther
TV series, 1993
as (voice)
Lucky Luke
TV series, 1992
Darkwing Duck
TV series, 1991
as Dottie Debson (voice)
They Came from Outer Space
TV series, 1990
as Carol
Gravedale High
TV series, 1990
as Miss Fresno (voice)
Diggin' Up Business
Film, 1990
as Widow Knockerby
Wishful Thinking
Film, 1990
as Jody
Major Dad
TV series, 1989
as Mattie Fae Tillman
Saved by the Bell
TV series, 1989
as Roberta Powers
My Mom's a Werewolf
Film, 1989
as Madame Gypsy