Ruth Buzzi

Biography

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 nominations.

Career Overview

Ruth Buzzi has 78 screen credits in a career dating back to 1954. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Apple Dumpling Gang Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Berenstain Bears In The Dark, The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave, The Berenstain Bears and The Truth. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

female

Known Credits

78

Birth Date

1936-07-24 00:00:00

Birth Place

Westerly, Rhode Island, USA

Known For

• 

  The Berenstain Bears In The Dark
• 

  The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave
• 

  The Berenstain Bears and The Truth
• Glenn’s Gotta Go
• 

  Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
• 

  Troublemakers

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• The Apple Dumpling Gang Collection (1 titles)
• Freaky Friday (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Stan Berenstain (3 collaborations)
• Jan Berenstain (3 collaborations)
• Brian Cummings (3 collaborations)
• Christina Lange (3 collaborations)
• David Mendenhall (3 collaborations)
• Levie Isaacks (2 collaborations)
• Günther Russ (2 collaborations)
• Terence Hill (2 collaborations)
• Jess Hill (2 collaborations)
• Brad Maule (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (78 credits)

  • Glenn’s Gotta Go

    Grandma Polly

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm

    Banderilla (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • According to Dom

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Fallen Angels

    Perril

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Derailroaded

    Self (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Goodnight, We Love You

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Sheep in the Big City

    actor

    actors

    - Oh, the Ewemanity (2002) ... Old Woman (voice) actor actors

    - Mistaken Identi-sheep (2001) ... (voice) actor actors

    - Fleeced to Meet You (2001) ... (voice) actor actors

    - 15 Muttons of Fame (aka They'll Flock to See Ewe) (2001) ... (voice) actor actors

    - Can't Live Without Ewe (2001) ... (voice) actor actors
    2000
  • The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

    Ruthie

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Boys Will Be Boys

    Mrs. Rudnick

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • "Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos

    Gladys Ormpby

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

    Ruthie

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

    Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Sesame Street: Quiet Time

    Suzie Kabloozie (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The Angry Beavers

    - The Mom from U.N.C.L.E. (2000) ... Mrs. Beaver (voice) actor actors
    1997
  • A Hot Dog Program

    Herself

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

    - Good Will Haunting (1998) ... Delilah actor actors
    1996
  • Troublemakers

    Mother

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

    Ruthie

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo

    Ruthie

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Sesame Street Stays Up Late!

    Ruthie

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

    Ruthie

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • The Pink Panther

    - Stealth Panther (1994) ... (voice) actor actors

    - Cowboy Pinky (1994) ... (voice) actor actors

    - Super Pink's Egg-cellent Adventure (1994) ... (voice) actor actors

    - Pinky...He Delivers (1994) ... (voice) actor actors

    - The Midnight Ride of Pink Revere (1994) ... (voice) actor actors
    1993
  • Diagnosis: Murder

    - The Roast (1999) ... Liz Summers actor actors
    1993
  • Darkwing Duck

    - Twin Beaks (1992) ... Alien Cow (voice) actor actors

    - Dances with Bigfoot (1992) ... Dottie Debson (voice) actor actors
    1991
  • Wishful Thinking

    Jody

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Diggin' Up Business

    Widow Knockerby

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Up Your Alley

    Marilyn

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Hollywood on Horses

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Saved by the Bell

    - House Party (1990) ... Roberta Powers actor actors
    1989
  • Dixie Lanes

    Betty

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Rockin' with Judy Jetson

    Felonia Funk (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • The Berenstain Bears In The Dark

    Mama Bear

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Bad Guys

    Petal McGurk

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave

    Mama Bear (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The Berenstain Bears and The Truth

    Mama Bear (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Dream Boys Revue

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The Berenstain Bears

    - Save the Farm (1987) ... Mama Bear (voice) actor actors

    - Life With Papa (1987) ... Mama Bear (voice) actor actors

    - The Trouble With Friends (1986) ... Mama Bear (voice) actor actors

    - Get Stage Fright (1986) ... Mama Bear /Teacher Jane (voice) actor actors

    - Get in a Fight (1986) ... Mama Bear (voice) actor actors
    1985
  • Surf 2

    Chuck's Mom

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Don't Ask Me, Ask God

    Jonesey's Wife

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • The Being

    Virginia Lane

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Chu Chu and the Philly Flash

    Consuelo

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • I Go Pogo

    Miz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • The Incredible Book Escape

    Mrs. Page (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party

    Self (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • Skatetown, U.S.A.

    Elvira

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • The Villain

    Damsel in Distress

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

    Old Tough Kate

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • The Muppets Go Hollywood

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • The North Avenue Irregulars

    Dr. Rheems

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • Legends of the Super Heroes

    Aunt Minerva

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • Mickey's 50

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • Record City

    Olga

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • Once Upon a Brothers Grimm

    Queen Astrid

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • The Love Boat

    - Who Killed Maxwell Thorn? (1987) ... Ruth Buzzi actor actors

    - Double Wedding/The Dummies/Julie Falls Hard (1978) ... Patti Harmon actor actors
    1977
  • Freaky Friday

    Opposing Coach

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • The Muppet Show

    - Ruth Buzzi (1976) ... Self - Special Guest Star actor actors
    1976
  • The Crazy Comedy Concert

    Cleaning Lady

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • Sandy in Disneyland

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • Paradise

    Roberta

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • Keep U.S. Beautiful

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1973
  • Emergency!

    - Grateful (1976) ... Amy Merkle actor actors
    1972
  • Pure Goldie

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1971
  • The Aristocats

    Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • Night Gallery

    - A Death in the Family / The Merciful / Class of '99 / Witches' Feast (1971) ... Hungry Witch (segment "Witches' Feast") actor actors
    1970
  • It's Tough to Be a Bird

    Soprano (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1969
  • In Name Only

    Ruth Clayton

    actor

    actors
    1969
  • Sesame Street

    - Slimey comes home (3785) (1998) ... Ruthie actor actors

    - Episode 3784 (1998) ... Ruthie actor actors

    - Episode 3783 (1998) ... Ruthie actor actors

    - Episode 3782 (1998) ... Ruthie actor actors

    - Episode 3781 (1998) ... Ruthie actor actors
    1969
  • Love, American Style

    - Love and the Missing Mister (1973) ... Helen actor actors

    - Love and the Haunted House (1970) ... Beverly actor actors
    1969
  • The Carol Burnett Show

    - Ruth Buzzi/Richard Crenna (1973) ... Self actor actors

    - Ruth Buzzi, Jack Gilford (1973) ... Self - Guest / Various Characters actor actors

    - John Davidson, Ruth Buzzi (1972) ... Self - Guest / Various Characters actor actors

    - Merv Griffin and Andy Griffith (1969) ... Self actor actors

    - Ruth Buzzi, Tim Conway, and Jack Jones (1968) ... Self actor actors
    1967
  • That Girl

    - The Beard (1968) ... Pete Peterson actor actors

    - Great Guy (1968) ... Pete Peterson actor actors

    - The Mailman Cometh (1967) ... Pete Peterson actor actors

    - The Philadelphia Story (2) (1967) ... Pete Peterson actor actors

    - To Each her Own (1967) ... Pete Peterson actor actors
    1966
  • The Monkees

    - A Coffin Too Frequent (1967) ... Mrs. Weatherspoon actor actors
    1966
  • The Hollywood Palace

    - Host: Don Adams (1969) ... Self actor actors
    1964
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    - Episode 169 (1977) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 74 (1977) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 164 (1975) ... Self actor actors
    1962
  • The Merv Griffin Show

    - Episode 168 (1975) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 62 (1972) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 37 (1972) ... Self actor actors

    - Weight Watchers (1972) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 45 (1970) ... Self actor actors
    1962
  • The Mike Douglas Show

    - Episode 93 (1980) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 176 (1979) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 116 (1976) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 28 (1967) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 141 (1967) ... Self actor actors
    1961
  • The Wonderful World of Disney

    - Mickey's 50 (1978) ... Self actor actors
    1954