Ruth Buzzi

1936-07-24 – 2025-05-01 (age 88) Westerly, Rhode Island, USA

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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.

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Ruth Buzzi

Known For

The Aristocats

The Aristocats

1970

as Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)

Freaky Friday

Freaky Friday

1976

as Opposing Coach

Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration

Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration

1993

as Ruthie

The Villain

The Villain

1979

as Damsel in Distress

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

1999

as Ruthie

Troublemakers

Troublemakers

1994

as Mother

Surf 2

Surf 2

1984

as Chuck's Mom

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

1979

as Old Tough Kate

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

1998

as Ruthie

Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw

Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw

1988

as Nose Marie (voice)

In Name Only

In Name Only

1969

as Ruth Clayton

The Being

The Being

1983

as Virginia Lane

My Mom's a Werewolf

My Mom's a Werewolf

1989

as Madame Gypsy

Pure Goldie

Pure Goldie

1971

as Self

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

1994

as Ruthie

The North Avenue Irregulars

The North Avenue Irregulars

1979

as Dr. Rheems

The Muppets Go Hollywood

The Muppets Go Hollywood

1979

as Self (uncredited)

Record City

Record City

1978

as Olga

Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate

Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate

2019

as Self

Sesame Street Stays Up Late!

Sesame Street Stays Up Late!

1993

as Ruthie