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Ruth Buzzi

Actor

Ruth Buzzi

Born July 24, 1936 in Westerly, Rhode Island, USADied May 1, 202543 films

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.

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The Aristocats posterFirst watchThe Aristocats19707.3as 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…View film

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Freaky Friday poster6.1Freaky Friday1976Troublemakers poster6.2Troublemakers1994The Villain poster5.8The Villain1979The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland poster6.2The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland1999The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again poster6.4The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again1979The Being poster4.9The Being1983

Filmography

43 films as actor
  1. 2020Glenn’s Gotta GoGrandma Polly
  2. 2019Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of RhythmBanderilla (voice)
  3. 2007Fallen AngelsPerril
  4. 1999The Adventures of Elmo in GrouchlandRuthie
  5. 1999Boys Will Be BoysMrs. Rudnick
  6. 1998"Weird Al" Yankovic: The VideosGladys Ormpby
  7. 1998Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!Ruthie
  8. 1997Sesame Street: Quiet TimeSuzie Kabloozie (voice)
  9. 1994TroublemakersMother
  10. 1994Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!Ruthie
  11. 1994Sesame Street: The Best of ElmoRuthie
  12. 1993Sesame Street Stays Up Late!Ruthie
  13. 1993Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical CelebrationRuthie
  14. 1990Diggin' Up BusinessWidow Knockerby
  15. 1990Wishful ThinkingJody
  16. 1989My Mom's a WerewolfMadame Gypsy
  17. 1989Up Your AlleyMarilyn
  18. 1989Marvin: Baby of the Year(voice)
  19. 1988Dixie LanesBetty
  20. 1988Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big PawNose Marie (voice)
  21. 1988Rockin' with Judy JetsonFelonia Funk (voice)
  22. 1986The Berenstain Bears In The DarkMama Bear
  23. 1986Bad GuysPetal McGurk
  24. 1985The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat CaveMama Bear (voice)
  25. 1985The Berenstain Bears and The TruthMama Bear (voice)
  26. 1984Surf 2Chuck's Mom
  27. 1984Don't Ask Me, Ask GodJonesey's Wife
  28. 1983The BeingVirginia Lane
  29. 1981Chu Chu and the Philly FlashConsuelo
  30. 1980I Go PogoMiz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice)
  31. 1980The Incredible Book EscapeMrs. Page (voice)
  32. 1979Skatetown, U.S.A.Elvira
  33. 1979The VillainDamsel in Distress
  34. 1979The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides AgainOld Tough Kate
  35. 1979The North Avenue IrregularsDr. Rheems
  36. 1979Legends of the Super HeroesAunt Minerva
  37. 1978Record CityOlga
  38. 1977Once Upon a Brothers GrimmQueen Astrid
  39. 1976Freaky FridayOpposing Coach
  40. 1974The Crazy Comedy ConcertCleaning Lady
  41. 1974ParadiseRoberta
  42. 1970The AristocatsFrou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)
  43. 1969In Name OnlyRuth Clayton