Ruth Buzzi

Personal Info

Know For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

1936-07-24 (89 years old)

Deathday

2025-05-01

Place of Birth

Westerly, Rhode Island, USA

Ruth Buzzi

Biography

Ruth Ann Buzzi (July 24, 1936 — May 1, 2025) 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.

Acting

1989

My Mom's a Werewolf

as Madame Gypsy

1994

Troublemakers

as Mother

2019

2005

Derailroaded

as Self (archive footage)

1976

Freaky Friday

as Opposing Coach

1983

The Being

as Virginia Lane

1986

Bad Guys

as Petal McGurk

1979

1969

It's Tough to Be a Bird

as Soprano (voice)

1978

1989

Up Your Alley

as Marilyn

1979

The Villain

as Damsel in Distress

1977

1969

In Name Only

as Ruth Clayton

1974

The Crazy Comedy Concert

as Cleaning Lady

1980

The Incredible Book Escape

as Mrs. Page (voice)

1980

I Go Pogo

as Miz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice)

1999

Boys Will Be Boys

as Mrs. Rudnick

2020

Glenn’s Gotta Go

as Grandma Polly

1988

Dixie Lanes

as Betty

1984

Don't Ask Me, Ask God

as Jonesey's Wife

1990

Diggin' Up Business

as Widow Knockerby

1974

Paradise

as Roberta

2007

Fallen Angels

as Perril

1990

1979

1999

1971

1997

Sesame Street: Quiet Time

as Suzie Kabloozie (voice)

1998

The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

as Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage)

1970

The Aristocats

as Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)

1988

Rockin' with Judy Jetson

as Felonia Funk (voice)

1978

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