Ruth Buzzi

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.

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Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962 • as Self

Emergency!

1972 • as Amy Merkle

Reading Rainbow

1983 • as Herself - Narrator (voice)

7th Heaven

1996 • as Telephone Operator

The Love Boat

1977 • as Ruth Buzzi

The Love Boat

1977 • as Patti Harmon

Filmography

2020

Movie

Glenn’s Gotta Go

as Grandma Polly

Movie - Released: 2/21/2020

2019

Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm

as Banderilla (voice)

Movie - Released: 6/13/2019

Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate

as Self

Movie - Released: 5/14/2019

2007

Fallen Angels

as Perril

Movie - Released: 10/5/2007

2005

Derailroaded

as Self (archive footage)

Movie - Released: 3/1/2005

2004

Goodnight, We Love You

as Self

Movie - Released: 1/1/2004

2000

Sheep in the Big City

TV - Released: 11/4/2000

1999

Boys Will Be Boys

as Mrs. Rudnick

Movie - Released: 2/24/1999

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

as Ruthie

Movie - Released: 10/1/1999

A Hot Dog Program

as Herself

Movie - Released: 8/31/1999

1998

"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos

as Gladys Ormpby

Movie - Released: 7/21/1998

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

as Ruthie

Movie - Released: 2/20/1998

Movie

The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

as Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage)

Movie - Released: 1/1/1998

1997

Sesame Street: Quiet Time

as Suzie Kabloozie (voice)

Movie - Released: 4/1/1997

The Angry Beavers

TV - Released: 4/19/1997

1996

The Jamie Foxx Show

TV - Released: 8/28/1996

7th Heaven

as Telephone Operator

TV - Released: 8/26/1996

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

as Delilah

TV - Released: 9/27/1996

1994

Troublemakers

as Mother

Movie - Released: 11/25/1994

Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo

as Ruthie

Movie - Released: 1/1/1994

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

as Ruthie

Movie - Released: 5/18/1994

1993

Diagnosis: Murder

as Liz Summers

TV - Released: 10/29/1993

Cro

as Nandy (voice)

TV - Released: 9/18/1993

The Pink Panther

TV - Released: 9/12/1993

1992

Lucky Luke

TV - Released: 3/27/1992

Lucky Luke

as Ma Dalton

TV - Released: 3/27/1992

1991

Darkwing Duck

TV - Released: 9/6/1991

1990

Diggin' Up Business

as Widow Knockerby

Movie - Released: 1/1/1990

Wishful Thinking

as Jody

Movie - Released: 1/1/1990

They Came from Outer Space

as Carol

TV - Released: 10/1/1990

Gravedale High

as Miss Fresno (voice)

TV - Released: 9/8/1990

1989

My Mom's a Werewolf

as Madame Gypsy

Movie - Released: 5/11/1989

Up Your Alley

as Marilyn

Movie - Released: 4/1/1989

Movie

Hollywood on Horses

as Self

Movie - Released: 1/1/1989

Major Dad

TV - Released: 9/17/1989

Saved by the Bell

as Roberta Powers

TV - Released: 8/20/1989

1988

Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw

as Nose Marie

Movie - Released: 3/18/1988

Dixie Lanes

as Betty

Movie - Released: 5/3/1988

Rockin' with Judy Jetson

as Felonia Funk (voice)

Movie - Released: 1/15/1988

1986

Bad Guys

as Petal McGurk

Movie - Released: 3/14/1986

The Berenstain Bears In The Dark

as Mama Bear

Movie - Released: 9/13/1986

Life with Lucy

as Mrs. Wilcox

TV - Released: 9/20/1986

Pound Puppies

as Nose Marie (voice)

TV - Released: 9/13/1986

1985

Dream Boys Revue

Movie - Released: 1/1/1985

The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave

as Mama Bear

Movie - Released: 9/28/1985

The Berenstain Bears and The Truth

as Mama Bear

Movie - Released: 9/27/1985

George Burns Comedy Week

TV - Released: 9/18/1985

The Berenstain Bears

TV - Released: 9/14/1985

Paw Paws

TV - Released: 9/15/1985

1984

Surf II: The End of the Trilogy

as Chuck's Mom

Movie - Released: 1/13/1984

Don't Ask Me, Ask God

as Jonesey's Wife

Movie - Released: 1/1/1984

1983

The Being

as Virginia Lane

Movie - Released: 11/18/1983

Masquerade

TV - Released: 12/15/1983

Reading Rainbow

as Herself - Narrator (voice)

TV - Released: 6/6/1983

1981

Chu Chu and the Philly Flash

as Consuelo

Movie - Released: 8/28/1981

Aloha Paradise

TV - Released: 2/25/1981

1980

The Incredible Book Escape

as Mrs. Page (voice)

Movie - Released: 6/3/1980

I Go Pogo

as Miz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice)

Movie - Released: 8/1/1980

Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary

as Self

Movie - Released: 3/6/1980

1979

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

as Old Tough Kate

Movie - Released: 6/27/1979

Skatetown, U.S.A.

as Elvira

Movie - Released: 10/1/1979

The Villain

as Damsel in Distress

Movie - Released: 7/26/1979

Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party

as Self (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 11/23/1979

Legends of the Super Heroes

as Aunt Minerva

Movie - Released: 1/18/1979

The Muppets Go Hollywood

as Self

Movie - Released: 5/16/1979

The North Avenue Irregulars

as Dr. Rheems

Movie - Released: 2/9/1979

Trapper John, M.D.

TV - Released: 9/23/1979

You Can't Do That on Television

TV - Released: 2/3/1979

Whatever Turns You On

TV - Released: 9/18/1979

1978

Record City

as Olga

Movie - Released: 2/8/1978

Mickey's 50

as Self

Movie - Released: 11/19/1978

1977

Once Upon a Brothers Grimm

as Queen Astrid

Movie - Released: 11/23/1977

Baggy Pants and the Nitwits

TV - Released: 9/10/1977

The Love Boat

as Ruth Buzzi

TV - Released: 9/24/1977

The Love Boat

as Patti Harmon

TV - Released: 9/24/1977

CHiPs

as Ruth Buzzi (uncredited)

TV - Released: 9/15/1977

1976

Freaky Friday

as Opposing Coach

Movie - Released: 12/17/1976

Alice

TV - Released: 8/31/1976

The Sonny and Cher Show

TV - Released: 2/1/1976

Donny & Marie

as Self

TV - Released: 1/23/1976

The Muppet Show

as Self - Special Guest Star

TV - Released: 9/5/1976

1975

The Lost Saucer

TV - Released: 9/6/1975

Cher

as Self

TV - Released: 2/16/1975

1974

The Crazy Comedy Concert

as Cleaning Lady

Movie - Released: 6/5/1974

Paradise

as Roberta

Movie - Released: 3/12/1974

Sandy in Disneyland

as Self

Movie - Released: 4/10/1974

Tony Orlando and Dawn

as Self

TV - Released: 12/4/1974

Dinah!

as Self

TV - Released: 10/21/1974

1973

Lotsa Luck

as Wilma Wallachek

TV - Released: 9/10/1973

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

as Self

TV - Released: 9/14/1973

Keep US Beautiful

as self

TV - Released: 3/27/1973

1972

Emergency!

as Amy Merkle

TV - Released: 1/22/1972

1971

Pure Goldie

as Self

Movie - Released: 2/15/1971

1970

The Aristocats

as Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)

Movie - Released: 12/24/1970

Night Gallery

as Hungry Witch (segment "Witches' Feast")

TV - Released: 12/16/1970

The Flip Wilson Show

as Self

TV - Released: 9/17/1970

1969

It's Tough to Be a Bird

as Soprano (voice)

Movie - Released: 12/10/1969

In Name Only

as Ruth Clayton

Movie - Released: 11/25/1969

Medical Center

TV - Released: 9/24/1969

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

as Self

TV - Released: 1/22/1969

The John Davidson Show

TV - Released: 5/30/1969

Sesame Street

as Ruthie

TV - Released: 11/10/1969

Love, American Style

TV - Released: 9/29/1969

1968

Here's Lucy

as Annie Whipple

TV - Released: 9/23/1968

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

as Regular Performer

TV - Released: 1/22/1968

1967

The Carol Burnett Show

as Self - Guest

TV - Released: 9/11/1967

The Carol Burnett Show

as Self - Guest / Various Characters

TV - Released: 9/11/1967

1966

That Girl

TV - Released: 9/8/1966

The Monkees

TV - Released: 9/12/1966

1964

Linus the Lionhearted

as Granny Goodwitch (voice)

TV - Released: 9/26/1964

The Hollywood Palace

as Self

TV - Released: 1/4/1964

1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

TV - Released: 10/1/1962

1961

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

TV - Released: 12/11/1961

1950

The Bob Hope Show

as Self

TV - Released: 4/9/1950