Ruth Buzzi
Acting Born Jul 24, 1936 Westerly, Rhode Island, USA 135 credits
Biography
Ruth Buzzi works in acting. Born July 24, 1936 in Westerly, Rhode Island, USA. Archytele tracks 135 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Glenn’s Gotta Go
Still Laugh-In: The Stars CelebrateBongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
According to Dom
Fallen Angels
Derailroaded
Goodnight, We Love You
Sheep in the Big CitySheep in the Big City
The Adventures of Elmo in GrouchlandA Hot Dog ProgramBoys Will Be Boys
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
The Angry BeaversSesame Street: Quiet Time
Sabrina, the Teenage WitchThe Jamie Foxx Show7th Heaven
TroublemakersSesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo
Diagnosis: MurderThe Pink PantherCroSesame Street Jam: A Musical CelebrationSesame Street Stays Up Late!
Lucky LukeLucky Luke
Darkwing DuckDarkwing Duck
Gravedale HighThey Came from Outer SpaceWishful ThinkingDiggin' Up Business
Saved by the BellMajor DadMy Mom's a WerewolfUp Your AlleyHollywood on Horses
Rockin' with Judy JetsonPound Puppies and the Legend of Big PawDixie Lanes
Pound PuppiesLife with LucyBad GuysThe Berenstain Bears In The Dark
The Berenstain BearsThe Berenstain BearsThe Berenstain BearsThe Berenstain BearsPaw Paws
Surf 2Don't Ask Me, Ask God
Alvin and the ChipmunksReading RainbowMasqueradeGun ShyThe Being
Aloha ParadiseChu Chu and the Philly Flash
I Go PogoKraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th AnniversaryThe Incredible Book Escape
Trapper John, M.D.You Can't Do That on TelevisionYou Can't Do That on TelevisionThe VillainThe Muppets Go Hollywood
Mickey's 50Record City
The Love BoatThe Love BoatCHiPsBaggy Pants and the NitwitsOnce Upon a Brothers Grimm
AliceThe Muppet ShowDonny & MarieThe Sonny and Cher ShowFreaky Friday
CherThe Lost Saucer
Dinah!Tony Orlando and DawnSandy in DisneylandThe Crazy Comedy ConcertParadise
Full Filmography
135 titles- Glenn’s Gotta Go (2020) as Grandma Polly
- Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate (2019) as Self
- Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm (2019) as Banderilla (voice)
- According to Dom (2009) as Self
- Fallen Angels (2007) as Perril
- Derailroaded (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Goodnight, We Love You (2004) as Self
- Sheep in the Big City (2000) as (voice)
- Sheep in the Big City (2000) as Old Woman (voice)
- The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999) as Ruthie
- A Hot Dog Program (1999) as Self
- Boys Will Be Boys (1999) as Mrs. Rudnick
- Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! (1998) as Ruthie
- The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts (1998) as Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage)
- "Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos (1998) as Gladys Ormpby
- The Angry Beavers (1997) as Mrs. Beaver (voice)
- Sesame Street: Quiet Time (1997) as Suzie Kabloozie (voice)
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Delilah
- The Jamie Foxx Show (1996) as Judge Lekeisha Roshanda Jackson
- 7th Heaven (1996) as Telephone Operator
- Troublemakers (1994) as Mother
- Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! (1994) as Ruthie
- Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo (1994) as Ruthie
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Liz Summers
- The Pink Panther (1993) as (voice)
- Cro (1993) as Nandy (voice)
- Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration (1993) as Ruthie
- Sesame Street Stays Up Late! (1993) as Ruthie
- Lucky Luke (1992)
- Lucky Luke (1992) as Ma Dalton
- Darkwing Duck (1991) as Dottie Debson (voice)
- Darkwing Duck (1991) as Alien Cow (voice)
- Gravedale High (1990) as Miss Fresno (voice)
- They Came from Outer Space (1990) as Carol
- Wishful Thinking (1990) as Jody
- Diggin' Up Business (1990) as Widow Knockerby
- Saved by the Bell (1989) as Roberta Powers
- Major Dad (1989) as Mattie Fae Tillman
- My Mom's a Werewolf (1989) as Madame Gypsy
- Up Your Alley (1989) as Marilyn
- Hollywood on Horses (1989) as Self
- Rockin' with Judy Jetson (1988) as Felonia Funk (voice)
- Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw (1988) as Nose Marie (voice)
- Dixie Lanes (1988) as Betty
- Pound Puppies (1986) as Nose Marie (voice)
- Life with Lucy (1986) as Mrs. Wilcox
- Bad Guys (1986) as Petal McGurk
- The Berenstain Bears In The Dark (1986) as Mama Bear
- The Berenstain Bears (1985) as Mama Bear (voice)
- The Berenstain Bears (1985) as Mama Bear /Pru /Sue /Pam (voice)
- The Berenstain Bears (1985) as Mama Bear /Mayor's Assistant (voice)
- The Berenstain Bears (1985) as Mama Bear /Teacher Jane (voice)
- Paw Paws (1985) as Aunt Pruney (voice)
- Check It Out! (1985) as Tiffany Cobb
- George Burns Comedy Week (1985) as Juliette
- Dream Boys Revue (1985) as Self
- The Berenstain Bears and The Truth (1985) as Mama Bear (voice)
- The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave (1985) as Mama Bear (voice)
- Surf 2 (1984) as Chuck's Mom
- Don't Ask Me, Ask God (1984) as Jonesey's Wife
- Alvin and the Chipmunks (1983) as (voice)
- Reading Rainbow (1983) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Masquerade (1983) as Claire Hayes
- Gun Shy (1983) as Mrs. Mound
- The Being (1983) as Virginia Lane
- Aloha Paradise (1981)
- Chu Chu and the Philly Flash (1981) as Consuelo
- I Go Pogo (1980) as Miz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice)
- Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary (1980) as Self
- The Incredible Book Escape (1980) as Mrs. Page (voice)
- Trapper John, M.D. (1979) as Laura Morley
- You Can't Do That on Television (1979)
- You Can't Do That on Television (1979) as Ms. Fitt /Ms. Take (uncredited)
- The Villain (1979) as Damsel in Distress
- The Muppets Go Hollywood (1979) as Self
- Legends of the Superheroes (1979) as Aunt Minerva
- The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1979) as Old Tough Kate
- Whatever Turns You On (1979) as Various roles /Ms. Take
- Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party (1979) as Self (uncredited)
- Skatetown, U.S.A. (1979) as Elvira
- The North Avenue Irregulars (1979) as Dr. Rheems
- Legends of the Super Heroes (1979) as Aunt Minerva
- Mickey's 50 (1978) as Self
- Record City (1978) as Olga
- The Love Boat (1977) as Ruth Buzzi
- The Love Boat (1977) as Patti Harmon
- CHiPs (1977) as Ruth Buzzi (uncredited)
- Baggy Pants and the Nitwits (1977) as Gladys (voice)
- Once Upon a Brothers Grimm (1977) as Queen Astrid
- Alice (1976) as Chloe
- The Muppet Show (1976) as Self - Special Guest Star
- Donny & Marie (1976) as Self
- The Sonny and Cher Show (1976) as Self
- Freaky Friday (1976) as Opposing Coach
- Cher (1975) as Self
- The Lost Saucer (1975) as Fi /Professor Pringle
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Tony Orlando and Dawn (1974) as Self
- Sandy in Disneyland (1974) as Self
- The Crazy Comedy Concert (1974) as Cleaning Lady
- Paradise (1974) as Roberta
- The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts (1973) as Self
- Lotsa Luck (1973) as Wilma Wallachek
- Keep U.S. Beautiful (1973) as Self
- Keep US Beautiful (1973) as self
- Emergency! (1972) as Amy Merkle
- Pure Goldie (1971) as Self
- Night Gallery (1970) as Hungry Witch (segment "Witches' Feast")
- The Flip Wilson Show (1970) as Self
- The Aristocats (1970) as Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)
- Sesame Street (1969) as Ruthie
- Sesame Street (1969) as Suzie Kabloozie (voice)
- Sesame Street (1969) as Suzie Kabloozie /Feff (voice)
- Love, American Style (1969) as Beverly
- Love, American Style (1969) as Helen
- Medical Center (1969) as Rose Jenkins
- Medical Center (1969) as Zona Button
- The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969) as Self
- It's Tough to Be a Bird (1969) as Soprano (voice)
- In Name Only (1969) as Ruth Clayton
- The John Davidson Show (1969) as Self
- Here's Lucy (1968) as Annie Whipple
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Regular Performer
- That's Life (1968)
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self - Guest / Various Characters
- The Monkees (1966) as Mrs. Weatherspoon
- That Girl (1966) as Pete Peterson
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self
- Linus the Lionhearted (1964) as Granny Goodwitch (voice)
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Self
- The Bob Hope Show (1950) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ruth Buzzi best known for?
Ruth Buzzi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999), The Angry Beavers (1997), The Matrix Revolutions (2003), In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (2007).
When and where was Ruth Buzzi born?
Ruth Buzzi was born on July 24, 1936 in Westerly, Rhode Island, USA.
How many credits does Ruth Buzzi have?
Ruth Buzzi has accumulated over 135 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 2020.
What is Ruth Buzzi's background in cinema and television?
Ruth Ann Buzzi (born July 24, 1936) 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 nominati...
Ruth Buzzi by the numbers
135credits
58films
77TV series
1950–2020active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Reading Rainbow (1983) as Self - Narrator (voice) — aged about 46
- Life with Lucy (1986) as Mrs. Wilcox — aged about 49
- Paw Paws (1985) as Aunt Pruney (voice) — aged about 48
- The Muppet Show (1976) as Self - Special Guest Star — aged about 39
- Emergency! (1972) as Amy Merkle — aged about 35
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Self — aged about 17
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