Ruth Buzzi

Acting

Ruth Buzzi

Born 24 July 1936 · Westerly, Rhode Island, USA · Died 1 May 2025 at 88

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

Highlights

The Aristocats1970 · Film · Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch1996 · Series · Delilah
Saved by the Bell1989 · Series · Roberta Powers
Darkwing Duck1991 · Series · Dottie Debson (voice)
Sesame Street1969 · Series · Ruthie
The Angry Beavers1997 · Series · Mrs. Beaver (voice)

Filmography

Movies

43 films

Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm2019 · Film · Banderilla (voice)
Fallen Angels2007 · Film · Perril
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland1999 · Film · Ruthie
Boys Will Be Boys1999 · Film · Mrs. Rudnick
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos1998 · Film · Gladys Ormpby
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!1998 · Film · Ruthie
Sesame Street: Quiet Time1997 · Film · Suzie Kabloozie (voice)
Troublemakers1994 · Film · Mother
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!1994 · Film · Ruthie
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo1994 · Film · Ruthie
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!1993 · Film · Ruthie
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration1993 · Film · Ruthie
Diggin' Up Business1990 · Film · Widow Knockerby
Wishful Thinking1990 · Film · Jody
My Mom's a Werewolf1989 · Film · Madame Gypsy
Up Your Alley1989 · Film · Marilyn
Marvin: Baby of the Year1989 · Film · (voice)
Dixie Lanes1988 · Film · Betty
Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw1988 · Film · Nose Marie (voice)
Rockin' with Judy Jetson1988 · Film · Felonia Funk (voice)
The Berenstain Bears In The Dark1986 · Film · Mama Bear
Bad Guys1986 · Film · Petal McGurk
The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave1985 · Film · Mama Bear (voice)
The Berenstain Bears and The Truth1985 · Film · Mama Bear (voice)
Surf 21984 · Film · Chuck's Mom
Don't Ask Me, Ask God1984 · Film · Jonesey's Wife
The Being1983 · Film · Virginia Lane
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash1981 · Film · Consuelo
I Go Pogo1980 · Film · Miz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice)
The Incredible Book Escape1980 · Film · Mrs. Page (voice)
Skatetown, U.S.A.1979 · Film · Elvira
The Villain1979 · Film · Damsel in Distress
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again1979 · Film · Old Tough Kate
The North Avenue Irregulars1979 · Film · Dr. Rheems
Legends of the Super Heroes1979 · Film · Aunt Minerva
Record City1978 · Film · Olga
Once Upon a Brothers Grimm1977 · Film · Queen Astrid
Freaky Friday1976 · Film · Opposing Coach
The Crazy Comedy Concert1974 · Film · Cleaning Lady
Paradise1974 · Film · Roberta
The Aristocats1970 · Film · Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)
It's Tough to Be a Bird1969 · Film · Soprano (voice)
In Name Only1969 · Film · Ruth Clayton

Filmography

Series

44 shows

Sheep in the Big City2000 · Series · (voice)
The Angry Beavers1997 · Series · Mrs. Beaver (voice)
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch1996 · Series · Delilah
The Jamie Foxx Show1996 · Series · Judge Lekeisha Roshanda Jackson
7th Heaven1996 · Series · Telephone Operator
Diagnosis: Murder1993 · Series · Liz Summers
Cro1993 · Series · Nandy (voice)
The Pink Panther1993 · Series · (voice)
Lucky Luke1992 · Series
Darkwing Duck1991 · Series · Dottie Debson (voice)
They Came from Outer Space1990 · Series · Carol
Gravedale High1990 · Series · Miss Fresno (voice)
Major Dad1989 · Series · Mattie Fae Tillman
Saved by the Bell1989 · Series · Roberta Powers
Life with Lucy1986 · Series · Mrs. Wilcox
Pound Puppies1986 · Series · Nose Marie (voice)
Check It Out!1985 · Series · Tiffany Cobb
George Burns Comedy Week1985 · Series · Juliette
Paw Paws1985 · Series · Aunt Pruney (voice)
The Berenstain Bears1985 · Series · Mama Bear (voice)
Masquerade1983 · Series · Claire Hayes
Alvin and the Chipmunks1983 · Series · (voice)
Gun Shy1983 · Series · Mrs. Mound
Aloha Paradise1981 · Series
Trapper John, M.D.1979 · Series · Laura Morley
Whatever Turns You On1979 · Series · Various roles /Ms. Take
You Can't Do That on Television1979 · Series
Legends of the Superheroes1979 · Series · Aunt Minerva
The Love Boat1977 · Series · Ruth Buzzi
CHiPs1977 · Series · Ruth Buzzi (uncredited)
Baggy Pants and the Nitwits1977 · Series · Gladys (voice)
Alice1976 · Series · Chloe
The Lost Saucer1975 · Series · Fi /Professor Pringle
Lotsa Luck1973 · Series · Wilma Wallachek
Emergency!1972 · Series · Amy Merkle
Night Gallery1970 · Series · Hungry Witch (segment "Witches' Feast")
Sesame Street1969 · Series · Ruthie
Love, American Style1969 · Series · Beverly
Medical Center1969 · Series · Rose Jenkins
Here's Lucy1968 · Series · Annie Whipple
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In1968 · Series · Regular Performer
The Monkees1966 · Series · Mrs. Weatherspoon
That Girl1966 · Series · Pete Peterson
Linus the Lionhearted1964 · Series · Granny Goodwitch (voice)