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.

Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm
2019
Banderilla (voice)

Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
2019
Self

Fallen Angels
2007
Perril

Derailroaded
2005
Self (archive footage)

Goodnight, We Love You
2004
Self

Boys Will Be Boys
1999
Mrs. Rudnick

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
1999
Ruthie

A Hot Dog Program
1999
Herself

"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos
1998
Gladys Ormpby

Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
1998
Ruthie

Sesame Street: Quiet Time
1997
Suzie Kabloozie (voice)

Troublemakers
1994
Mother

Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo
1994
Ruthie

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

Diggin' Up Business
1990
Widow Knockerby

Wishful Thinking
1990
Jody

My Mom's a Werewolf
1989
Madame Gypsy

Up Your Alley
1989
Marilyn

Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw
1988
Nose Marie

Dixie Lanes
1988
Betty

Rockin' with Judy Jetson
1988
Felonia Funk (voice)

Bad Guys
1986
Petal McGurk

The Berenstain Bears In The Dark
1986
Mama Bear

Dream Boys Revue
1985

The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave
1985
Mama Bear

The Berenstain Bears and The Truth
1985
Mama Bear

Surf II: The End of the Trilogy
1984
Chuck's Mom

Don't Ask Me, Ask God
1984
Jonesey's Wife

The Being
1983
Virginia Lane

Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
1981
Consuelo

The Incredible Book Escape
1980
Mrs. Page (voice)

I Go Pogo
1980
Miz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice)

Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary
1980
Self

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
1979
Old Tough Kate

Skatetown, U.S.A.
1979
Elvira

The Villain
1979
Damsel in Distress

Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party
1979
Self (uncredited)

Legends of the Super Heroes
1979
Aunt Minerva

The Muppets Go Hollywood
1979
Self

The North Avenue Irregulars
1979
Dr. Rheems

Record City
1978
Olga

Mickey's 50
1978
Self

Once Upon a Brothers Grimm
1977
Queen Astrid

Freaky Friday
1976
Opposing Coach

The Crazy Comedy Concert
1974
Cleaning Lady

Paradise
1974
Roberta

Sandy in Disneyland
1974
Self

Pure Goldie
1971
Self

The Aristocats
1970
Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)

It's Tough to Be a Bird
1969
Soprano (voice)

In Name Only
1969
Ruth Clayton