Ruth Buzzi
Actor
Biography
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.
Filmography
Freaky Friday
as Opposing Coach 1976
Troublemakers
as Mother 1994
The Villain
as Damsel in Distress 1979
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
as Ruthie 1999
The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again
as Old Tough Kate 1979
The Being
as Virginia Lane 1983
My Mom's a Werewolf
as Madame Gypsy 1989
The Muppets Go Hollywood
as Self 1979
Surf II: The End of the Trilogy
as Chuck's Mom 1984
It's Tough to Be a Bird
as Soprano (voice) 1969
Skatetown, U.S.A.
as Elvira 1979
The North Avenue Irregulars
as Dr. Rheems 1979
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
as Self 2019
Rockin' with Judy Jetson
as Felonia Funk (voice) 1988
Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw
as Nose Marie 1988
Fallen Angels
as Perril 2007