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Ruth Buzzi

Bio: Ruth Ann Buzzi (born July 24, 1936) is an American retired actress and comedian. She has appeared on stage, in films, and on television
Born: Fri, Jul 24 1936
Birthplace: Westerly, Rhode Island, USA
Ruth Buzzi is 88 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Glenn’s Gotta Go
Glenn’s Gotta Go
Ruth Buzzi was 83 in Glenn’s Gotta Go as 'Grandma Polly'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 2020
Poster of Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
Ruth Buzzi was 82 in Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm as 'Banderilla (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 13 2019
Poster of Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
Ruth Buzzi was 82 in Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 14 2019
Poster of Fallen Angels
Fallen Angels
Ruth Buzzi was 71 in Fallen Angels as 'Perril'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 2007
Poster of Derailroaded
Derailroaded
Ruth Buzzi was 68 in Derailroaded as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 2005
Poster of Goodnight, We Love You
Goodnight, We Love You
Ruth Buzzi was 67 in Goodnight, We Love You as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Ruth Buzzi was 63 in The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland as 'Ruthie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1999
Poster of A Hot Dog Program
A Hot Dog Program
Ruth Buzzi was 63 in A Hot Dog Program as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 31 1999
Poster of Boys Will Be Boys
Boys Will Be Boys
Ruth Buzzi was 62 in Boys Will Be Boys as 'Mrs. Rudnick'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 24 1999
Poster of "Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
Ruth Buzzi was 61 in "Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos as 'Gladys Ormpby'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 21 1998
Poster of Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Ruth Buzzi was 61 in Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! as 'Ruthie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 20 1998
Poster of The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Ruth Buzzi was 61 in The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts as 'Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Sesame Street: Quiet Time
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
Ruth Buzzi was 60 in Sesame Street: Quiet Time as 'Suzie Kabloozie (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 1997
Poster of Troublemakers
Troublemakers
Ruth Buzzi was 58 in Troublemakers as 'Mother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 1994
Poster of Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Ruth Buzzi was 57 in Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! as 'Ruthie'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 18 1994
Poster of Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo
Ruth Buzzi was 57 in Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo as 'Ruthie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Wishful Thinking
Wishful Thinking
Ruth Buzzi was 53 in Wishful Thinking as 'Jody'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Diggin' Up Business
Diggin' Up Business
Ruth Buzzi was 53 in Diggin' Up Business as 'Widow Knockerby'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of My Mom's a Werewolf
My Mom's a Werewolf
Ruth Buzzi was 52 in My Mom's a Werewolf as 'Madame Gypsy'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1989
Poster of Up Your Alley
Up Your Alley
Ruth Buzzi was 52 in Up Your Alley as 'Marilyn'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1989
Poster of Hollywood on Horses
Hollywood on Horses
Ruth Buzzi was 52 in Hollywood on Horses as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Dixie Lanes
Dixie Lanes
Ruth Buzzi was 51 in Dixie Lanes as 'Betty'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 03 1988
Poster of Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw
Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw
Ruth Buzzi was 51 in Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw as 'Nose Marie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1988
Poster of The Berenstain Bears In The Dark
The Berenstain Bears In The Dark
Ruth Buzzi was 50 in The Berenstain Bears In The Dark as 'Mama Bear'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 13 1986
Poster of Bad Guys
Bad Guys
Ruth Buzzi was 49 in Bad Guys as 'Petal McGurk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1986
Poster of The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave
The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave
Ruth Buzzi was 49 in The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave as 'Mama Bear'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 28 1985
Poster of The Berenstain Bears and The Truth
The Berenstain Bears and The Truth
Ruth Buzzi was 49 in The Berenstain Bears and The Truth as 'Mama Bear'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of Dream Boys Revue
Dream Boys Revue
Ruth Buzzi was 48 in Dream Boys Revue
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Surf II: The End of the Trilogy
Surf II: The End of the Trilogy
Ruth Buzzi was 47 in Surf II: The End of the Trilogy as 'Chuck's Mom'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 1984
Poster of Don't Ask Me, Ask God
Don't Ask Me, Ask God
Ruth Buzzi was 47 in Don't Ask Me, Ask God as 'Jonesey's Wife'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of The Being
The Being
Ruth Buzzi was 47 in The Being as 'Virginia Lane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1983
Poster of Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
Ruth Buzzi was 45 in Chu Chu and the Philly Flash as 'Consuelo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1981
Poster of I Go Pogo
I Go Pogo
Ruth Buzzi was 44 in I Go Pogo as 'Miz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1980
Poster of The Incredible Book Escape
The Incredible Book Escape
Ruth Buzzi was 43 in The Incredible Book Escape as 'Mrs. Page (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 03 1980
Poster of Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary
Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary
Ruth Buzzi was 43 in Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 06 1980
Poster of Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
Ruth Buzzi was 43 in Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1979
Poster of Skatetown, U.S.A.
Skatetown, U.S.A.
Ruth Buzzi was 43 in Skatetown, U.S.A. as 'Elvira'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1979
Poster of The Villain
The Villain
Ruth Buzzi was 43 in The Villain as 'Damsel in Distress'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 26 1979
Poster of The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
Ruth Buzzi was 42 in The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again as 'Old Tough Kate'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 27 1979
Poster of The Muppets Go Hollywood
The Muppets Go Hollywood
Ruth Buzzi was 42 in The Muppets Go Hollywood as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 16 1979
Poster of The North Avenue Irregulars
The North Avenue Irregulars
Ruth Buzzi was 42 in The North Avenue Irregulars as 'Dr. Rheems'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1979
Poster of Legends of the Super Heroes
Legends of the Super Heroes
Ruth Buzzi was 42 in Legends of the Super Heroes as 'Aunt Minerva'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 18 1979
Poster of Record City
Record City
Ruth Buzzi was 41 in Record City as 'Olga'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 08 1978
Poster of Once Upon a Brothers Grimm
Once Upon a Brothers Grimm
Ruth Buzzi was 41 in Once Upon a Brothers Grimm as 'Queen Astrid'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1977
Poster of Freaky Friday
Freaky Friday
Ruth Buzzi was 40 in Freaky Friday as 'Opposing Coach'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1976
Poster of The Crazy Comedy Concert
The Crazy Comedy Concert
Ruth Buzzi was 37 in The Crazy Comedy Concert as 'Cleaning Lady'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 05 1974
Poster of Sandy in Disneyland
Sandy in Disneyland
Ruth Buzzi was 37 in Sandy in Disneyland as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 1974
Poster of Paradise
Paradise
Ruth Buzzi was 37 in Paradise as 'Roberta'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 12 1974
Poster of Pure Goldie
Pure Goldie
Ruth Buzzi was 34 in Pure Goldie as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 15 1971
Poster of The Aristocats
The Aristocats
Ruth Buzzi was 34 in The Aristocats as 'Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 24 1970
Poster of It's Tough to Be a Bird
It's Tough to Be a Bird
Ruth Buzzi was 33 in It's Tough to Be a Bird as 'Soprano (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 1969
Poster of In Name Only
In Name Only
Ruth Buzzi was 33 in In Name Only as 'Ruth Clayton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 25 1969

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Sheep in the Big City
Sheep in the Big City
Ruth Buzzi was 64+ in Sheep in the Big City
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Fri, Nov 17 2000
Poster of The Angry Beavers
The Angry Beavers
Ruth Buzzi was 60+ in The Angry Beavers
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Sat, Apr 19 1997
Poster of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Ruth Buzzi was 60+ in Sabrina, the Teenage Witch as 'Delilah'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1996
Poster of The Jamie Foxx Show
The Jamie Foxx Show
Ruth Buzzi was 60+ in The Jamie Foxx Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 28 1996
Poster of 7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Ruth Buzzi was 60+ in 7th Heaven as 'Telephone Operator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 26 1996
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
Ruth Buzzi was 57+ in Diagnosis: Murder as 'Liz Summers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of Cro
Cro
Ruth Buzzi was 57+ in Cro as 'Nandy (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1993
Poster of The Pink Panther
The Pink Panther
Ruth Buzzi was 57+ in The Pink Panther
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1993
Poster of Lucky Luke
Lucky Luke
Ruth Buzzi was 55+ in Lucky Luke as ', Ma Dalton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 20 1992
Poster of Darkwing Duck
Darkwing Duck
Ruth Buzzi was 55+ in Darkwing Duck
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 06 1991
Poster of They Came from Outer Space
They Came from Outer Space
Ruth Buzzi was 54+ in They Came from Outer Space as 'Carol'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1990
Poster of Gravedale High
Gravedale High
Ruth Buzzi was 54+ in Gravedale High
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Sat, Sep 08 1990
Poster of Major Dad
Major Dad
Ruth Buzzi was 53+ in Major Dad
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Sun, Sep 17 1989
Poster of Saved by the Bell
Saved by the Bell
Ruth Buzzi was 53+ in Saved by the Bell as 'Roberta Powers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 20 1989
Poster of Life with Lucy
Life with Lucy
Ruth Buzzi was 50+ in Life with Lucy as 'Mrs. Wilcox'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 20 1986
Poster of Pound Puppies
Pound Puppies
Ruth Buzzi was 50+ in Pound Puppies as 'Nose Marie (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1986
Poster of George Burns Comedy Week
George Burns Comedy Week
Ruth Buzzi was 49+ in George Burns Comedy Week
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Paw Paws
Paw Paws
Ruth Buzzi was 49+ in Paw Paws
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1985
Poster of The Berenstain Bears
The Berenstain Bears
Ruth Buzzi was 49+ in The Berenstain Bears
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Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Masquerade
Masquerade
Ruth Buzzi was 47+ in Masquerade
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Thu, Dec 15 1983
Poster of Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
Ruth Buzzi was 46+ in Reading Rainbow as 'Herself - Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983
Poster of The Book Of Lists
The Book Of Lists
Ruth Buzzi was 45+ in The Book Of Lists
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Tue, May 04 1982
Poster of Aloha Paradise
Aloha Paradise
Ruth Buzzi was 44+ in Aloha Paradise
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Wed, Feb 25 1981
Poster of Trapper John, M.D.
Trapper John, M.D.
Ruth Buzzi was 43+ in Trapper John, M.D.
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Sun, Sep 23 1979
Poster of Whatever Turns You On
Whatever Turns You On
Ruth Buzzi was 43+ in Whatever Turns You On
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Tue, Sep 18 1979
Poster of You Can't Do That on Television
You Can't Do That on Television
Ruth Buzzi was 42+ in You Can't Do That on Television
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Sat, Feb 03 1979
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Ruth Buzzi was 41+ in The Love Boat as 'Ruth Buzzi, Patti Harmon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of CHiPs
CHiPs
Ruth Buzzi was 41+ in CHiPs as 'Ruth Buzzi (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977
Poster of Baggy Pants and the Nitwits
Baggy Pants and the Nitwits
Ruth Buzzi was 41+ in Baggy Pants and the Nitwits
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Sat, Sep 10 1977
Poster of The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
Ruth Buzzi was 40+ in The Muppet Show as 'Self - Special Guest Star'.
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Sun, Sep 05 1976
Poster of Alice
Alice
Ruth Buzzi was 40+ in Alice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 31 1976
Poster of The Sonny and Cher Show
The Sonny and Cher Show
Ruth Buzzi was 39+ in The Sonny and Cher Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1976
Poster of Donny & Marie
Donny & Marie
Ruth Buzzi was 39+ in Donny & Marie as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 1976
Poster of The Lost Saucer
The Lost Saucer
Ruth Buzzi was 39+ in The Lost Saucer
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Sat, Sep 06 1975
Poster of Cher
Cher
Ruth Buzzi was 38+ in Cher as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 16 1975
Poster of Tony Orlando and Dawn
Tony Orlando and Dawn
Ruth Buzzi was 38+ in Tony Orlando and Dawn as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 04 1974
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Ruth Buzzi was 38+ in Dinah! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Ruth Buzzi was 37+ in The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1973
Poster of Lotsa Luck
Lotsa Luck
Ruth Buzzi was 37+ in Lotsa Luck as 'Wilma Wallachek'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 10 1973
Poster of Keep US Beautiful
Keep US Beautiful
Ruth Buzzi was 36+ in Keep US Beautiful as 'self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 27 1973
Poster of Emergency!
Emergency!
Ruth Buzzi was 35+ in Emergency! as 'Amy Merkle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 1972
Poster of Night Gallery
Night Gallery
Ruth Buzzi was 34+ in Night Gallery as 'Hungry Witch (segment "Witches' Feast")'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 16 1970
Poster of The Flip Wilson Show
The Flip Wilson Show
Ruth Buzzi was 34+ in The Flip Wilson Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970
Poster of Sesame Street
Sesame Street
Ruth Buzzi was 33+ in Sesame Street as 'Ruthie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 10 1969
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Ruth Buzzi was 33+ in Love, American Style
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Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of Medical Center
Medical Center
Ruth Buzzi was 33+ in Medical Center
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Wed, Sep 24 1969
Poster of The John Davidson Show
The John Davidson Show
Ruth Buzzi was 32+ in The John Davidson Show
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Fri, May 30 1969
Poster of The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Ruth Buzzi was 32+ in The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 1969
Poster of Here's Lucy
Here's Lucy
Ruth Buzzi was 32+ in Here's Lucy as 'Annie Whipple'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
Ruth Buzzi was 31+ in The Carol Burnett Show as 'Self - Guest, Self - Guest / Various Characters'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Ruth Buzzi was 31+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as 'Regular Performer'.
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Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of The Monkees
The Monkees
Ruth Buzzi was 30+ in The Monkees
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of That Girl
That Girl
Ruth Buzzi was 30+ in That Girl
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Thu, Sep 08 1966
Poster of Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Ruth Buzzi was 29+ in Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1966
Poster of Linus the Lionhearted
Linus the Lionhearted
Ruth Buzzi was 28+ in Linus the Lionhearted as 'Granny Goodwitch (voice)'.
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Sat, Sep 26 1964
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Ruth Buzzi was 27+ in The Hollywood Palace as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Ruth Buzzi was 26+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Ruth Buzzi was 25+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The Flintstones
The Flintstones
Ruth Buzzi was 24+ in The Flintstones as 'Additional Voices (voice), Bernice (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 30 1960
Poster of The Bob Hope Show
The Bob Hope Show
Ruth Buzzi was 13+ in The Bob Hope Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950