Ruth Buzzi

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.1944

Gender

Female

Birthday

24-Jul-1936

Age

(90 years old)

Place of Birth

Westerly, Rhode Island, USA

Also Known As
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Ruth Buzzi

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.


Credits

Wishful Thinking Wishful Thinking (1990) Character: Jody
A screenwriter rescues a gnome. When the gnome tells him he will grant him a wish, he uses it to get the girl of his dreams.
Don't Ask Me, Ask God Don't Ask Me, Ask God (1984) Character: Jonesey's Wife
Don't Ask Me, Ask God is a TV Special starring Michael J. Fox.
Fallen Angels Fallen Angels (2007) Character: Perril
When a turn of the century prison reformatory is slated for demolition, a grisly discovery is made. Hidden deep underground beneath the west cell block is a sub-basement structure that has not been entered in 100 years. Inside are the skeletal remains of several brutally slain children. As a CSI team arrives at the prison, an even more disturbing discovery is made that will eventually unveil a legion of seven demons and their even more chilling origins: each demon is responsible for one of the seven deadly sins. Seven deadly sins...Seven deadly demons...Seven more deadly ways to die...
Bad Guys Bad Guys (1986) Character: Petal McGurk
Two LA cops turn to professional wrestling for money and revenge after being suspended from the force for a bar brawl.
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash Chu Chu and the Philly Flash (1981) Character: Consuelo
Flash used to be a talented baseball player, but he took to drinking and now he sells stolen watches in the streets. One day he meets Chu Chu, who, before falling into alcoholism like him, was a successful entertainer. Now she still dances, but in the streets, for no more than a cent or two. Luck seems to smile at them the day stolen government documents literally fall from the sky. They decide to return them to their legal owners, but instead of the expected reward money, all they get is a load of trouble.
Up Your Alley Up Your Alley (1989) Character: Marilyn
Vickie Adderly is an enterprising young newspaper reporter looking for that big story to boost her career. A chance encounter with an adventurous drifter leads her into a world she never imagined... on the streets of L.A. Suddenly, her days are filled with a cast of colorful characters, including Marilyn, an eccentric femme fatale, and a bewildered Russian. Add the attentions of a handsome admirer and it's easy to see how Vickie gets her story and a whole lot more in this charming romantic fable.
The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts (1998) Character: Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage)
Video series spotlighting memorable moments and roasts hosted by Dean Martin. "Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts" were periodic specials aired in the 1970s and 1980s, which roasted (or honored) such stars as Lucille Ball, Muhammad Ali and Johnny Carson; guests then recalled comedic moments they shared. Comedian Rich Little (a regular on the "Roast" specials) served as pitchman for the videos in a series of TV infomercials
Diggin' Up Business Diggin' Up Business (1990) Character: Widow Knockerby
A black comedy set in a funeral home.
Pure Goldie Pure Goldie (1971) Character: Self
A comedy/variety special hosted by Goldie Hawn featuring special guests Ruth Buzzi, Johnny Carson, Bob Dishy, and the Muppets.
Glenn’s Gotta Go Glenn’s Gotta Go (2020) Character: Grandma Polly
Dustin tries to rescue his grandmother from her new husband.
Goodnight, We Love You Goodnight, We Love You (2004) Character: Self
GOODNIGHT, WE LOVE YOU is a film that chronicles the final stand-up comedy performance of a true living legend - the first female stand-up comic in history: Phyllis Diller. In 2002, Phyllis Diller announced that she would be hanging up her wigs and sequins after 47 years on the road. This film captures a never-before-seen, intimate look at a trailblazer for both women and comedy. Miss Diller provides unprecedented access to her preparations for her final performance at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is a revealing and personal study of the art of stand-up comedy as told by an icon and a true comedic genius.
Dream Boys Revue Dream Boys Revue (1985) Character: Self
Thirty female-impersonators compete in the "Dream Boy of the Year" pageant, featuring evening gown and talent-competitions.
The Berenstain Bears and The Truth The Berenstain Bears and The Truth (1985) Character: Mama Bear (voice)
Plus The Berenstain Bears Save the Bees, 1980's video.
The Berenstain Bears In The Dark The Berenstain Bears In The Dark (1986) Character: Mama Bear
Plus The Berenstain Bears Ring the Bell
The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave (1985) Character: Mama Bear (voice)
The Bear Family find a bat cave.
Dixie Lanes Dixie Lanes (1988) Character: Betty
Small town America, 1945. The boys are coming home, as is Clarence Laidlaw who served overseas in lieu of serving time in prison. Chaos and confusion greet Clarence upon his return - his pre-war moonshine activities and absence have embittered his teenage son, split apart his family, and alienated the small town. Moreover, his conniving sister-in-law conspires with the crooked sheriff to prevent a family reconciliation. In attempting to stabilize his family, and in seeking to punish the conspirator who brought him before the law, Clarence almost destroys both the town and his family. But sanity, love and music conquer all, and family and town are reunited.
Keep U.S. Beautiful Keep U.S. Beautiful (1973) Character: Self
A comedy variety special with an ecological twist.
Hollywood on Horses Hollywood on Horses (1989) Character: Self
Hosted by celebrity horse enthusiast, Tab Hunter, visits the stables and homes of the Hollywood movie set, where you'll see first hand how Hollywood's biggest stars ride, train and discuss their passion for these magnificent animals.
Boys Will Be Boys Boys Will Be Boys (1999) Character: Mrs. Rudnick
Two young brothers talk their strict father Lloyd Clauswell into allowing them to babysit themselves for the first time while their parents attend a corporate barbecue...
Paradise Paradise (1974) Character: Roberta
A couple decide to get away from their problems and spend their vacation in a tropical island paradise.
Legends of the Super Heroes Legends of the Super Heroes (1979) Character: Aunt Minerva
The adventures of many of DC Comics greatest superheroes and villains. In the first episode, "The Challenge," the superheroes must race against time to stop the diabolical super-villains' plot to destroy the world. In the second episode, "The Roast," the superheroes pay tribute to Batman and Robin in the form of a roast which even the villains attend.
Sandy in Disneyland Sandy in Disneyland (1974) Character: Self
Sandy Duncan hosts an all-star Hollywood cast as she takes us on a tour of Disneyland. But not just any tour, Sandy Performs inside It’s a Small World, The Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, and more. She finds Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy. Additional performers include Ernest Borgnine, Ruth Buzzi, Ted Knight, John Davidson, Lorne Green, Kenny Loggins, Jim Messina, The Jackson Five, Doc Severinsen, Marty Ingels and Alan Sues among others.
Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary (1980) Character: Self
Danny Kaye stars in the Disneyland 25th Anniversary television special with special guest star Michael Jackson, The Osmond’s, Adam Rich, and others.
Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party (1979) Character: Self (uncredited)
Hugh Hefner invites you to Playboy’s Roller Disco and Pajama Party! With your host, Richard Dawson!
Once Upon a Brothers Grimm Once Upon a Brothers Grimm (1977) Character: Queen Astrid
While traveling to meet with the Hessian King, the famed Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, travel through an enchanted forest where they find themselves trapped in the world of their fairy tales.
The Crazy Comedy Concert The Crazy Comedy Concert (1974) Character: Cleaning Lady
Live action/animation special geared to educate young people about classical music.
Sesame Street Stays Up Late! Sesame Street Stays Up Late! (1993) Character: Ruthie
It's New Year's Eve on Sesame Street and around the world! Anchorman Elmo and the Monster News Network provide special reports showing us the New Year's customs and celebrations.
Surf 2 Surf 2 (1984) Character: Chuck's Mom
Evil Nerd Menlo wants to get revenge on some surfers by selling a bad batch of soda called Buzz Cola which turns people into mutant zombies. Its up to Jocko, Chuck, Bob and their surfer buddies to save the day.
The Being The Being (1983) Character: Virginia Lane
Toxic waste dumping in a small Idaho town turns a young boy into horrible mutant monster. The town's police chief and a government scientist team up to stop the monster, which is quickly killing off the town's citizenry.
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1979) Character: Old Tough Kate
Amos and Theodore, the two bumbling outlaw wannabes from The Apple Dumpling Gang, are back and trying to make it on their own. This time, the crazy duo gets involved in an army supply theft case -- and, of course, gets in lots of comic trouble along the way!
Mickey's 50 Mickey's 50 (1978) Character: Self
"Mickey's 50" is a 90-minute special that aired on The Wonderful World of Disney on November 19, 1978. The special was made to commemorate the 50th birthday of Mickey Mouse and highlights many moments in his career.
It's Tough to Be a Bird It's Tough to Be a Bird (1969) Character: Soprano (voice)
Part cartoon and part documentary, this film offers a humorous look at birds and the ways people perceive them.
The Incredible Book Escape The Incredible Book Escape (1980) Character: Mrs. Page (voice)
After a young girl gets locked in after hours at a Los Angeles public library, several book characters come to life and try to help her find a way out.
Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm (2019) Character: Banderilla (voice)
A young orphan bear named Bongee befriends Princess Katrina. When the witch Bandrilla casts a spell on the people of the Kingdom preventing them from doing what they love most, dancing, Bongee Bear set out to break the spell.
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! (1998) Character: Ruthie
Jon Stewart hosts the Sesame Street Muppets' 30 year celebration, but Elmo steps in when things go awry.
Skatetown, U.S.A. Skatetown, U.S.A. (1979) Character: Elvira
A street-gang leader challenges a handsome young skater in a championship contest at the local roller-disco rink.
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate (2019) Character: Self
Hollywood's finest pay tribute to "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" for an uncensored and unforgettable celebration at The Dolby Theater.
Derailroaded Derailroaded (2005) Character: Self (archive footage)
A documentary on the life and music of manic-depressive, paranoid-schizophrenic cult music icon Wild Man Fischer.
In Name Only In Name Only (1969) Character: Ruth Clayton
In this romantic comedy, an unwed couple who run a wedding planning business discover, to their horror, that the Justice of the Peace who had officiated their first three weddings was only an actor. Hilarity ensues as they set about trying to get these marrieds married...again.
According to Dom According to Dom (2009) Character: Self
This is life according to comic actor Dom DeLuise. We share some rare but casual moments with his friends, like Burt Reynolds, Jeffrey Ross, Dick Van Patten, Charles Durning, David DeLuise, and many more. These 'Hollywood Greats' entertain and reveal great some of the greatest stories, jokes, music, and songs.
The Villain The Villain (1979) Character: Damsel in Distress
Handsome Stranger has agreed to escort Charming Jones to collect her inheritance from her father. But Avery Simpson wants the money and hires notorious outlaw Cactus Jack to ambush Charming. However, Cactus Jack is not very good at robbing people.
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration (1993) Character: Ruthie
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration is a special produced for the beloved series' 25th anniversary. Released in a slightly different form on video in October 1993, the special was shelved for its broadcast premiere on PBS until 1994, during pledge drive season, and in many markets, aired as part of a marathon block with three show episodes.
The Muppets Go Hollywood The Muppets Go Hollywood (1979) Character: Self (uncredited)
Kermit the Frog throws a glamorous party at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub to celebrate the premiere of the Muppets' first feature film, The Muppet Movie. Hosts Dick van Dyke and Rita Moreno interview the wide array of celebrities and Muppets who attend the event. Gary Owens serves as off-camera announcer, and appears on-screen to introduce Miss Piggy.
A Hot Dog Program A Hot Dog Program (1999) Character: Self
Enjoy an all-American celebration of what may be the country's most popular fast food. From Connecticut to South Carolina to California, Rick Sebak visits some of the nation's coolest hot dog places, taking viewers inside a giant hot dog-shaped building, stopping at some crazy late-night stands, and looking at how hot dogs are made. Wonder how and when hot dogs became so popular-or what toppings are tops these days? Tune in and find out.
Sesame Street: Quiet Time Sesame Street: Quiet Time (1997) Character: Suzie Kabloozie (voice)
Quiet Time is a Sesame Street video released on April 1, 1997. Big Bird wants to find out what to do at "quiet time." He asks his friends for suggestions, which include reading, drawing, and napping. A countdown of the Top Ten quiet time ideas appear periodically (announced by David Rudman) on a Campbell's Soup can, including such ideas as "Practice your giraffe imitation."
Record City Record City (1978) Character: Olga
Lighthearted comedy chronicling the exploits of the employees at a record store.
Rockin' with Judy Jetson Rockin' with Judy Jetson (1988) Character: Felonia Funk (voice)
There's intergalactic trouble when the lyrics Judy Jetson wrote for teen heartthrob Sky Rocker are swapped with a secret message from a music-hating witch. Now it's up to Judy, her family, and friends to save rock-and-roll.
The North Avenue Irregulars The North Avenue Irregulars (1979) Character: Dr. Rheems
When crooks set up operations in a traditional town, a minister and a group of church ladies are willing to do anything, no matter how wacky, to get them out.
Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw (1988) Character: Nose Marie (voice)
Based on the popular line of plush dolls, this fun-filled feature follows Pound Puppies Cooler, Whopper (and Big Paw), and company as they try to track down a mystical object known as the "Bone of Scone" that allows children and canines to communicate with each other. As the dynamic dogs attempt to retrieve the item from a group of thieves, they experience the adventure of a lifetime.
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! (1994) Character: Ruthie
Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! was a 1994 TV special that aired on ABC to celebrate Sesame Street's 25th anniversary. It was originally broadcast on May 18, 1994. The show featured Joe Pesci (as Ronald Grump), Corbin Bernsen (as real estate attorney, Arnie), Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman (as a Worm TV hosts), John Goodman (as Tough Guy Helpline operator), Charles Grodin (as Chaz), Julia Louis-Dreyfus (as reporter Kathie Lee Kathie), Rosie O'Donnell (as the Good Hope Fairy), Susan Sarandon (as Bitsy), Barbara Walters (reporting for 25/25), and Regis Philbin and Kathie Lee Gifford (as themselves).
"Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos (1998) Character: Gladys Ormpby
A DVD and laserdisc release of every "Weird Al" Yankovic music video up to July 1998 containing 21 music videos, which all previously appeared on the VHS tapes The "Weird Al" Yankovic Video Library, Alapalooza: The Videos and Bad Hair Day: The Videos, with the exception of the most recent video, "Spy Hard."
The Aristocats The Aristocats (1970) Character: Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)
When Madame Adelaide Bonfamille leaves her fortune to Duchess and her children—Bonfamille’s beloved family of cats—the butler plots to steal the money and kidnaps the legatees, leaving them out on a country road. All seems lost until the wily Thomas O’Malley Cat and his jazz-playing alley cats come to the aristocats’ rescue.
I Go Pogo I Go Pogo (1980) Character: Miz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice)
Pogo Possum is finagled into running for President of the United States in this stop motion animated film.
My Mom's a Werewolf My Mom's a Werewolf (1989) Character: Madame Gypsy
The frustrated housewife Leslie visits an animal shop to purchase a flea-collar. Unknowing that the owner is a werewolf, she accepts his invitation to lunch and later in his apartment. Through a bite in her toe he starts her slow transformation in a werewolf. Home again, she desperately tries to hide the often disgusting process from her family, but her daughter Jennifer and her - from horror magazines well educated - friend recognize what's going on, and help to kill the non-human.
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999) Character: Ruthie
Elmo loves his fuzzy, well-worn blue blanket more than anything in the whole world. However, when Elmo's blanket gets sucked through a colorful, swirling tunnel into Grouchland, the yuckiest place on earth, Elmo goes on an adventure to Grouchland to retrieve his prized possession.
Freaky Friday Freaky Friday (1976) Character: Opposing Coach
School girl Annabel is hassled by her mother, and Mrs. Andrews is annoyed with her daughter, Annabel. They both think that the other has an easy life. On a normal Friday morning, both complain about each other and wish they could have the easy life of their daughter/mother for just one day and their wishes come true as a bit of magic puts Annabel in Mrs. Andrews' body and vice versa. They both have a Freaky Friday.
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo (1994) Character: Ruthie
The Best of Elmo is a 1994 Sesame Street video originally released on VHS as part of the "My Sesame Street Home Video" series. In this video, Elmo prepares for the "Monster Art Show", but he must choose only one of his drawings. He shows the drawings to his friends, who all like his drawings so much that he gives them the drawings. Will he have any left to enter? Maria (at the Fix-It Shop), Ruthie (at Finders Keepers), Zoe (at the park), and a blue Honker with a green nose all meet up with Elmo and ask him for pictures. A sequel, The Best of Elmo 2, was released in 2010.
Botte di Natale Botte di Natale (1994) Character: Mother
Two brothers who hate themselves are going to spend Christmas with their mother. She tries to get them together.



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