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.
Filmography
all 123
Movies 62
TV Shows 61
self 30
Voice 10
Grandma Polly
Glenn’s Gotta Go (2020)
Movie
Banderilla (voice)
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm (2019)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
Derailroaded (2005)
Movie
Mrs. Muffinstuffer
Scooby-Doo! Winter WonderDog (2002)
Movie
Mrs. Rudnick
Boys Will Be Boys (1999)
Movie
Gladys Ormpby
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos (1998)
Movie
Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage)
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts (1998)
Movie
Suzie Kabloozie (voice)
Sesame Street: Quiet Time (1997)
Movie
Telephone Operator
7th Heaven (1996)
TV
8
Actress
The Savage Dragon (1995)
TV
Liz Summers
Diagnosis: Murder (1993)
TV
6.46
Nandy (voice)
Cro (1993)
TV
Additional Voices
I Yabba Dabba Do! (1993)
Movie
Ma Dalton
Lucky Luke (1992)
TV
Miss Fresno (voice)
Gravedale High (1990)
TV
Widow Knockerby
Diggin' Up Business (1990)
Movie
Roberta Powers
Saved by the Bell (1989)
TV
6.45
Madame Gypsy
My Mom's a Werewolf (1989)
Movie
Marilyn
Up Your Alley (1989)
Movie
Chrissy's Mother
Marvin: Baby of the Year (1989)
Movie
Felonia Funk (voice)
Rockin' with Judy Jetson (1988)
Movie
6
Mrs. Claus
Milroy: Santa's Misfit Mutt (1987)
Movie
Mrs. Wilcox
Life with Lucy (1986)
TV
Nose Marie (voice)
Pound Puppies (1986)
TV
Petal McGurk
Bad Guys (1986)
Movie
Mrs. Muffinstuffer
Scooby-Doo's A Nutcracker Scoob (1984)
Movie
Chuck's Mom
Surf II: The End of the Trilogy (1984)
Movie
Jonesey's Wife
Don't Ask Me, Ask God (1984)
Movie
Virginia Lane
The Being (1983)
Movie
Herself - Narrator (voice)
Reading Rainbow (1983)
TV
6
Miz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice)
I Go Pogo (1980)
Movie
Mrs. Page (voice)
The Incredible Book Escape (1980)
Movie
Self (uncredited)
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party (1979)
Movie
Damsel in Distress
The Villain (1979)
Movie
Old Tough Kate
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1979)
Movie
Dr. Rheems
The North Avenue Irregulars (1979)
Movie
Aunt Minerva
Legends of the Super Heroes (1979)
Movie
Queen Astrid
Once Upon a Brothers Grimm (1977)
Movie
Patti Harmon / Ruth Buzzi
The Love Boat (1977)
TV
6.85
Ruth Buzzi (uncredited)
CHiPs (1977)
TV
1
Opposing Coach
Freaky Friday (1976)
Movie
Self - Special Guest Star
The Muppet Show (1976)
TV
6.14
Self
Cher (1975)
TV
Self
Dinah! (1974)
TV
Cleaning Lady
The Crazy Comedy Concert (1974)
Movie
Roberta
Paradise (1974)
Movie
Amy Merkle
Emergency! (1972)
TV
8.33
Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)
The Aristocats (1970)
Movie
7.25
Hungry Witch (segment 'Witches' Feast')
Night Gallery (1970)
TV
Soprano (voice)
It's Tough to Be a Bird (1969)
Movie
Ruth Clayton
In Name Only (1969)
Movie
Annie Whipple
Here's Lucy (1968)
TV
8
Regular Performer
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968)
TV
5
Self - Guest / Self - Guest / Various Characters
The Carol Burnett Show (1967)
TV
5.33
Granny Goodwitch (voice)
Linus the Lionhearted (1964)
TV
Information
Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1936-07-24
Deathday2025-05-01 (88 years old)
Birth PlaceWesterly, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
AwardsRhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame Women inductee
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