Jul 24, 1936 - Westerly, Rhode Island, USA
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.
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| Movie | 1989 | My Mom's a Werewolf | Madame Gypsy | |
| Movie | 1984 | Surf II: The End of the Trilogy | Chuck's Mom | |
| Movie | 1979 | The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again | Old Tough Kate | |
| Movie | 1994 | Troublemakers | Mother | |
| Movie | 2019 | Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm | Banderilla (voice) | |
| Movie | 2005 | Derailroaded | Self (archive footage) | |
| Movie | 1976 | Freaky Friday | Opposing Coach | |
| Movie | 1994 | Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo | Ruthie | |
| Movie | 1988 | Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw | Nose Marie | |
| Movie | 1983 | The Being | Virginia Lane | |
| Movie | 1986 | Bad Guys | Petal McGurk | |
| Movie | 1979 | Skatetown, U.S.A. | Elvira | |
| Movie | 1969 | It's Tough to Be a Bird | Soprano (voice) | |
| Movie | 1978 | Record City | Olga | |
| Movie | 2004 | Goodnight, We Love You | Self | |
| Movie | 1989 | Up Your Alley | Marilyn | |
| Movie | 1979 | The Villain | Damsel in Distress | |
| Movie | 1977 | Once Upon a Brothers Grimm | Queen Astrid | |
| Movie | 1969 | In Name Only | Ruth Clayton | |
| Movie | 1974 | The Crazy Comedy Concert | Cleaning Lady | |
| Movie | 1980 | The Incredible Book Escape | Mrs. Page (voice) | |
| Movie | 1980 | I Go Pogo | Miz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice) | |
| Movie | 1999 | Boys Will Be Boys | Mrs. Rudnick | |
| Movie | 1998 | "Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos | Gladys Ormpby | |
| Movie | 1998 | Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! | Ruthie | |
| Movie | 2020 | Glenn’s Gotta Go | Grandma Polly | |
| Movie | 1988 | Dixie Lanes | Betty | |
| Movie | 1984 | Don't Ask Me, Ask God | Jonesey's Wife | |
| Movie | 1981 | Chu Chu and the Philly Flash | Consuelo | |
| Movie | 1979 | Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party | Self (uncredited) | |
| Movie | 1999 | The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland | Ruthie | |
| Movie | 1990 | Diggin' Up Business | Widow Knockerby | |
| Movie | 1980 | Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary | Self | |
| Movie | 1974 | Paradise | Roberta | |
| Movie | 2007 | Fallen Angels | Perril | |
| Movie | 1990 | Wishful Thinking | Jody | |
| Movie | 1985 | Dream Boys Revue | ||
| Movie | 1979 | Legends of the Super Heroes | Aunt Minerva | |
| Movie | 1999 | A Hot Dog Program | Herself | |
| Movie | 2019 | Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate | Self | |
| Movie | 1971 | Pure Goldie | Self | |
| Movie | 1997 | Sesame Street: Quiet Time | Suzie Kabloozie (voice) | |
| Movie | 1998 | The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts | Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage) | |
| Movie | 1979 | The Muppets Go Hollywood | Self | |
| Movie | 1979 | The North Avenue Irregulars | Dr. Rheems | |
| Movie | 1994 | Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! | Ruthie | |
| Movie | 1989 | Hollywood on Horses | Self | |
| Movie | 1970 | The Aristocats | Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited) | |
| Movie | 1985 | The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave | Mama Bear | |
| Movie | 1985 | The Berenstain Bears and The Truth | Mama Bear | |
| Movie | 1986 | The Berenstain Bears In The Dark | Mama Bear | |
| Movie | 1974 | Sandy in Disneyland | Self | |
| Movie | 1988 | Rockin' with Judy Jetson | Felonia Funk (voice) | |
| Movie | 1978 | Mickey's 50 | Self | |
| TV Show | 1976 | Alice | 1 | |
| TV Show | 1986 | Life with Lucy | Mrs. Wilcox | 1 |
| TV Show | 1985 | George Burns Comedy Week | 1 | |
| TV Show | 1968 | Here's Lucy | Annie Whipple | 1 |
| TV Show | 1979 | Trapper John, M.D. | 1 | |
| TV Show | 2000 | Sheep in the Big City | 27 | |
| TV Show | 1976 | The Sonny and Cher Show | 2 | |
| TV Show | 1996 | The Jamie Foxx Show | Judge Lekeisha Roshanda Jackson | 1 |
| TV Show | 1966 | That Girl | 5 | |
| TV Show | 1991 | Darkwing Duck | 2 | |
| TV Show | 1976 | Donny & Marie | Self | 14 |
| TV Show | 1989 | Major Dad | 1 | |
| TV Show | 1993 | Diagnosis: Murder | Liz Summers | 1 |
| TV Show | 1997 | The Angry Beavers | 1 | |
| TV Show | 1969 | Medical Center | 2 | |
| TV Show | 1979 | You Can't Do That on Television | 145 | |
| TV Show | 1964 | Linus the Lionhearted | Granny Goodwitch (voice) | 3 |
| TV Show | 1993 | Cro | Nandy (voice) | 20 |
| TV Show | 1970 | Night Gallery | Hungry Witch (segment "Witches' Feast") | 1 |
| TV Show | 1989 | Saved by the Bell | Roberta Powers | 1 |
| TV Show | 1975 | The Lost Saucer | 16 | |
| TV Show | 1996 | 7th Heaven | Telephone Operator | 1 |
| TV Show | 1976 | The Muppet Show | Self - Special Guest Star | 1 |
| TV Show | 1966 | The Monkees | 1 | |
| TV Show | 1973 | Lotsa Luck | Wilma Wallachek | 1 |
| TV Show | 1977 | Baggy Pants and the Nitwits | 13 | |
| TV Show | 1964 | The Hollywood Palace | Self | 1 |
| TV Show | 1968 | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In | Regular Performer | 141 |
| TV Show | 1969 | The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour | Self | 3 |
| TV Show | 1985 | The Berenstain Bears | 1 | |
| TV Show | 1985 | Paw Paws | 21 | |
| TV Show | 1970 | The Flip Wilson Show | Self | 4 |
| TV Show | 1990 | They Came from Outer Space | Carol | 1 |
| TV Show | 1993 | The Pink Panther | 69 | |
| TV Show | 1992 | Lucky Luke | 0 | |
| TV Show | 1979 | Whatever Turns You On | 14 | |
| TV Show | 1981 | Aloha Paradise | 1 | |
| TV Show | 1969 | The John Davidson Show | 1 | |
| TV Show | 1975 | Cher | Self | 1 |
| TV Show | 1974 | Tony Orlando and Dawn | Self | 4 |
| TV Show | 1973 | The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts | Self | 3 |
| TV Show | 1983 | Masquerade | 1 | |
| TV Show | 1996 | Sabrina, the Teenage Witch | Delilah | 1 |
| TV Show | 1977 | The Love Boat | Ruth Buzzi | 1 |
| TV Show | 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self | 1 |
| TV Show | 1950 | The Bob Hope Show | Self | 1 |
| TV Show | 1983 | Reading Rainbow | Herself - Narrator (voice) | 1 |
| TV Show | 1986 | Pound Puppies | Nose Marie (voice) | 36 |
| TV Show | 1969 | Sesame Street | Ruthie | 130 |
| TV Show | 1973 | Keep US Beautiful | self | 1 |
| TV Show | 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show | Self | 2 |
| TV Show | 1967 | The Carol Burnett Show | Self - Guest | 2 |
| TV Show | 1967 | The Carol Burnett Show | Self - Guest / Various Characters | 2 |
| TV Show | 1977 | The Love Boat | Patti Harmon | 1 |
| TV Show | 1992 | Lucky Luke | Ma Dalton | 1 |
| TV Show | 1977 | CHiPs | Ruth Buzzi (uncredited) | 2 |
| TV Show | 1974 | Dinah! | Self | 2 |
| TV Show | 1972 | Emergency! | Amy Merkle | 1 |
| TV Show | 1969 | Love, American Style | 1 | |
| TV Show | 1990 | Gravedale High | Miss Fresno (voice) | 1 |
| TV Show | 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show | Self | 1 |
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