Ruth Buzzi

Ruth Buzzi

Known for

Acting

Born

July 24, 1936

Birthplace

Westerly, Rhode Island, USA

Died

May 1, 2025 (aged 88)

Biography

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.

Best known work

The Aristocats

The Aristocats

1970

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

1996

Saved by the Bell

Saved by the Bell

1989

The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show

1976

Darkwing Duck

Darkwing Duck

1991

Freaky Friday

Freaky Friday

1976

Sesame Street

Sesame Street

1969

The Angry Beavers

The Angry Beavers

1997

Troublemakers

Troublemakers

1994

7th Heaven

7th Heaven

1996

Filmography

2020
Glenn’s Gotta Go
as Grandma Polly
2019
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
as Banderilla (voice)
2019
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
as Self
2009
According to Dom
as Self
2007
Fallen Angels
as Perril
2005
Derailroaded
as Self (archive footage)
2004
Goodnight, We Love You
as Self
2000
Sheep in the Big CityTV
as (voice) (8 episodes), as Old Woman (voice) (1 episode)
1999
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
as Ruthie
1999
A Hot Dog Program
as Self
1999
Boys Will Be Boys
as Mrs. Rudnick
1998
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
as Gladys Ormpby
1998
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
as Ruthie
1998
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage)
1997
The Angry BeaversTV
as Mrs. Beaver (voice) (1 episode)
1997
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
as Suzie Kabloozie (voice)
1996
Sabrina, the Teenage WitchTV
as Delilah (1 episode)
1996
The Jamie Foxx ShowTV
as Judge Lekeisha Roshanda Jackson (1 episode)
1996
7th HeavenTV
as Telephone Operator (1 episode)
1994
Troublemakers
as Mother
1994
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
as Ruthie
1994
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo
as Ruthie
1993
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
as Ruthie
1993
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
as Ruthie
1993
Diagnosis: MurderTV
as Liz Summers (1 episode)