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Ruth Buzzi

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Ruth Buzzi

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

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.

Known for

The Aristocats

7.3 TMDB

The Aristocats

Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

7.8 TMDB

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

Delilah

Saved by the Bell

7.8 TMDB

Saved by the Bell

Roberta Powers

The Muppet Show

8.0 TMDB

The Muppet Show

Self - Special Guest Star

Darkwing Duck

7.4 TMDB

Darkwing Duck

Dottie Debson (voice), Alien Cow (voice)

Freaky Friday

6.1 TMDB

Freaky Friday

Opposing Coach

Sesame Street

7.1 TMDB

Sesame Street

Ruthie, Suzie Kabloozie (voice), Suzie Kabloozie /Feff (voice)

The Angry Beavers

7.0 TMDB

The Angry Beavers

Mrs. Beaver (voice)

Troublemakers

6.2 TMDB

Troublemakers

Mother

7th Heaven

6.4 TMDB

7th Heaven

Telephone Operator

The Love Boat

6.2 TMDB

The Love Boat

Ruth Buzzi, Patti Harmon

The Villain

5.8 TMDB

The Villain

Damsel in Distress

CHiPs

IMDb6.5

CHiPs

Ruth Buzzi (uncredited)

Diagnosis: Murder

7.1 TMDB

Diagnosis: Murder

Liz Summers

Night Gallery

7.8 TMDB

Night Gallery

Hungry Witch (segment "Witches' Feast")

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

6.2 TMDB

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

Ruthie

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

7.6 TMDB

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self

The Pink Panther

7.0 TMDB

The Pink Panther

(voice)

Alvin and the Chipmunks

6.8 TMDB

Alvin and the Chipmunks

(voice)

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

6.4 TMDB

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

Old Tough Kate

Filmography

  1. 2020Glenn’s Gotta GoGrandma PollyMovie
  2. 2019Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of RhythmBanderilla (voice)Movie
  3. 2019Still Laugh-In: The Stars CelebrateSelfMovie
  4. 2009According to DomSelfMovie
  5. 2007Fallen AngelsPerrilMovie
  6. 2005DerailroadedSelf (archive footage)Movie
  7. 2004Goodnight, We Love YouSelfMovie
  8. 2000Sheep in the Big City(voice), Old Woman (voice)Series
  9. 1999The Adventures of Elmo in GrouchlandRuthieMovie
  10. 1999A Hot Dog ProgramSelfMovie
  11. 1999Boys Will Be BoysMrs. RudnickMovie
  12. 1998"Weird Al" Yankovic: The VideosGladys OrmpbyMovie
  13. 1998Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!RuthieMovie
  14. 1998The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity RoastsGladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage)Movie
  15. 1997The Angry BeaversMrs. Beaver (voice)Series
  16. 1997Sesame Street: Quiet TimeSuzie Kabloozie (voice)Movie
  17. 1996Sabrina, the Teenage WitchDelilahSeries
  18. 1996The Jamie Foxx ShowJudge Lekeisha Roshanda JacksonSeries
  19. 19967th HeavenTelephone OperatorSeries
  20. 1994TroublemakersMotherMovie
  21. 1994Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!RuthieMovie
  22. 1994Sesame Street: The Best of ElmoRuthieMovie
  23. 1993Sesame Street Stays Up Late!RuthieMovie
  24. 1993Diagnosis: MurderLiz SummersSeries
  25. 1993Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical CelebrationRuthieMovie
  26. 1993CroNandy (voice)Series
  27. 1993The Pink Panther(voice)Series
  28. 1992Lucky LukeSeries
  29. 1991Darkwing DuckDottie Debson (voice), Alien Cow (voice)Series
  30. 1990They Came from Outer SpaceCarolSeries
  31. 1990Gravedale HighMiss Fresno (voice)Series
  32. 1990Diggin' Up BusinessWidow KnockerbyMovie
  33. 1990Wishful ThinkingJodyMovie
  34. 1989Major DadMattie Fae TillmanSeries
  35. 1989Saved by the BellRoberta PowersSeries
  36. 1989My Mom's a WerewolfMadame GypsyMovie
  37. 1989Up Your AlleyMarilynMovie
  38. 1989Marvin: Baby of the Year(voice)Movie
  39. 1989Hollywood on HorsesSelfMovie
  40. 1988Dixie LanesBettyMovie
  41. 1988Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big PawNose Marie (voice)Movie
  42. 1988Rockin' with Judy JetsonFelonia Funk (voice)Movie
  43. 1986Life with LucyMrs. WilcoxSeries
  44. 1986Pound PuppiesNose Marie (voice)Series
  45. 1986The Berenstain Bears In The DarkMama BearMovie
  46. 1986Bad GuysPetal McGurkMovie
  47. 1985Check It Out!Tiffany CobbSeries
  48. 1985The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat CaveMama Bear (voice)Movie
  49. 1985The Berenstain Bears and The TruthMama Bear (voice)Movie
  50. 1985George Burns Comedy WeekJulietteSeries
  51. 1985Paw PawsAunt Pruney (voice)Series
  52. 1985The Berenstain BearsMama Bear (voice), Mama Bear /Pru /Sue /Pam (voice), Mama Bear /Mayor's Assistant (voice), Mama Bear /Teacher Jane (voice)Series
  53. 1985Dream Boys RevueSelfMovie
  54. 1984Surf 2Chuck's MomMovie
  55. 1984Don't Ask Me, Ask GodJonesey's WifeMovie
  56. 1983MasqueradeClaire HayesSeries
  57. 1983The BeingVirginia LaneMovie
  58. 1983Alvin and the Chipmunks(voice)Series
  59. 1983Reading RainbowSelf - Narrator (voice)Series
  60. 1983Gun ShyMrs. MoundSeries
  61. 1981Chu Chu and the Philly FlashConsueloMovie
  62. 1981Aloha ParadiseSeries
  63. 1980I Go PogoMiz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice)Movie
  64. 1980The Incredible Book EscapeMrs. Page (voice)Movie
  65. 1980Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th AnniversarySelfMovie
  66. 1979Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama PartySelf (uncredited)Movie
  67. 1979Skatetown, U.S.A.ElviraMovie
  68. 1979Trapper John, M.D.Laura MorleySeries
  69. 1979The VillainDamsel in DistressMovie
  70. 1979The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides AgainOld Tough KateMovie
  71. 1979The Muppets Go HollywoodSelf (uncredited)Movie
  72. 1979The North Avenue IrregularsDr. RheemsMovie
  73. 1979You Can't Do That on TelevisionSeries
  74. 1979Legends of the Super HeroesAunt MinervaMovie
  75. 1979Legends of the SuperheroesAunt MinervaSeries
  76. 1978Mickey's 50SelfMovie
  77. 1978Record CityOlgaMovie
  78. 1977Once Upon a Brothers GrimmQueen AstridMovie
  79. 1977The Love BoatRuth Buzzi, Patti HarmonSeries
  80. 1977CHiPsRuth Buzzi (uncredited)Series
  81. 1977Baggy Pants and the NitwitsGladys (voice)Series
  82. 1976Freaky FridayOpposing CoachMovie
  83. 1976The Muppet ShowSelf - Special Guest StarSeries
  84. 1976AliceChloeSeries
  85. 1976The Sonny and Cher ShowSelfSeries
  86. 1976Donny & MarieSelfSeries
  87. 1975The Lost SaucerFi /Professor PringleSeries
  88. 1975CherSelfSeries
  89. 1974Tony Orlando and DawnSelfSeries
  90. 1974Dinah!SelfSeries
  91. 1974The Crazy Comedy ConcertCleaning LadyMovie
  92. 1974Sandy in DisneylandSelfMovie
  93. 1974ParadiseRobertaMovie
  94. 1973The Dean Martin Celebrity RoastsSelfSeries
  95. 1973Lotsa LuckWilma WallachekSeries
  96. 1973Keep U.S. BeautifulSelfMovie
  97. 1972Emergency!Amy MerkleSeries
  98. 1971Pure GoldieSelfMovie
  99. 1970The AristocatsFrou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)Movie
  100. 1970Night GalleryHungry Witch (segment "Witches' Feast")Series
  101. 1970The Flip Wilson ShowSelfSeries
  102. 1969It's Tough to Be a BirdSoprano (voice)Movie
  103. 1969In Name OnlyRuth ClaytonMovie
  104. 1969Sesame StreetRuthie, Suzie Kabloozie (voice), Suzie Kabloozie /Feff (voice)Series
  105. 1969Love, American StyleBeverly, HelenSeries
  106. 1969Medical CenterRose Jenkins, Zona ButtonSeries
  107. 1969The Glen Campbell Goodtime HourSelfSeries
  108. 1968That's LifeSeries
  109. 1968Here's LucyAnnie WhippleSeries
  110. 1968Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InRegular PerformerSeries
  111. 1967The Carol Burnett ShowSelf, Self - Guest / Various CharactersSeries
  112. 1966The MonkeesMrs. WeatherspoonSeries
  113. 1966That GirlPete PetersonSeries
  114. 1964Linus the LionheartedGranny Goodwitch (voice)Series
  115. 1964The Hollywood PalaceSelfSeries
  116. 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelfSeries
  117. 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelfSeries
  118. 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelfSeries
  119. 1954The Wonderful World of DisneySelfSeries
  120. 1950The Bob Hope ShowSelfSeries