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Ruth Buzzi

Ruth Buzzi

Actor · Died May 1, 2025, aged 88 · Westerly, Rhode Island, USA

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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Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 24, 1936
Died
May 1, 2025 (aged 88)
From
Westerly, Rhode Island, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
42 on MovieCove · 90 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 65 days to Oct 28Down 33% in 30 days

What are Ruth Buzzi's films like?

Across their 21 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Society.

Genres

Comedy10 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 24th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Animation4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 45th percentile
: browse their Animation movies
Family2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 80th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Family movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
35%
Society
20%
Self
15%
Morality
11%
Power
7%
Survival
6%
Ideas
5%
Family bonds6 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship5 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity7 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFreedom2 titles, browse their movies with this themeHope2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 19 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 18 · Serious 1 · Dark 0

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 5 · Stylized 11 · Heightened 3

Gentle: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their gentle movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 15 · Charged 4 · Intense 0

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 13 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 2

Funny: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their funny movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 1 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 13

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 12 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 17 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 18 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 2 of 6 analyzed roles.

Shadow
2 of 6
Shapeshifter
1 of 6
Hero
1 of 6
Mentor
1 of 6
Ally
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
14
Warm
10
Absurd
8
Manic
4
Thrilling
4
Other
9

How their films linger

Feel-good15 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun12 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy16
  • Bittersweet4
  • Cyclical1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Ruth Buzzi's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 24 of their 42 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (10).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Ruth Buzzi's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

90 credits, 42 with a MovieCove page; 33 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Glenn’s Gotta Go (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Grandma Polly

  • Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm(2019)

    as Banderilla (voice)

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Fallen Angels (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Perril

  • Sheep in the Big City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 8 episodes · as (voice) · as Old Woman (voice)

  • The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland(1999)

    as Ruthie

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Boys Will Be Boys(1998)

    as Mrs. Rudnick

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • "Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Gladys Ormpby

  • Elmopalooza!(1998)

    as Ruthie

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Gladys Ormphby - Roaster (archive footage)

  • The Angry Beavers(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Beaver (voice)

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • Sesame Street: Quiet Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Suzie Kabloozie (voice)

  • Sabrina the Teenage Witch(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Delilah

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • The Jamie Foxx Show(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Judge Lekeisha Roshanda Jackson

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • 7th Heaven(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Telephone Operator

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all shows

  • Troublemakers(1994)

    as Mother

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!(1994)

    as Ruthie

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Ruthie

  • Sesame Street Stays Up Late!(1993)

    as Ruthie

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Diagnosis Murder(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Liz Summers

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration(1993)

    as Ruthie

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Cro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 20 episodes · as Nandy (voice)

  • The Pink Panther (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 36 episodes · as (voice)

  • Lucky Luke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Ma Dalton

  • Darkwing Duck(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as Alien Cow (voice) · as Dottie Debson (voice)

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • They Came from Outer Space (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Carol

  • Gravedale High (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Miss Fresno (voice)

  • Diggin' Up Business (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Widow Knockerby

  • Wishful Thinking (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Jody

  • Major Dad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Mattie Fae Tillman

  • Saved by the Bell(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Roberta Powers

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • My Mom's a Werewolf(1989)

    as Madame Gypsy

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Up Your Alley (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Marilyn

  • Marvin: Baby of the Year (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as (voice)

  • Dixie Lanes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Betty

  • Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw(1988)

    as Nose Marie (voice)

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Rockin' with Judy Jetson(1988)

    as Felonia Funk (voice)

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Life with Lucy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Wilcox

  • Pound Puppies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 36 episodes · as Nose Marie (voice)

  • The Berenstain Bears In The Dark (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Mama Bear

  • Bad Guys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Petal McGurk

  • Check It Out(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Tiffany Cobb

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all shows

  • The Berenstain Bears in Giant Bat Cave (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Mama Bear (voice)

  • The Berenstain Bears and The Truth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Mama Bear (voice)

  • George Burns Comedy Week (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Juliette

  • Paw Paws (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 21 episodes · as Aunt Pruney (voice)

  • The Berenstain Bears (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 13 episodes · as Mama Bear (voice) · as Mama Bear /Mayor's Assistant (voice) · as Mama Bear /Pru /Sue /Pam (voice) · as Mama Bear /Teacher Jane (voice)

  • Surf II(1983)

    as Chuck's Mom

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Don't Ask Me, Ask God(1984)

    as Jonesey's Wife

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Masquerade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 1 episode · as Claire Hayes

  • The Being(1981)

    as Virginia Lane

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Alvin and the Chipmunks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 2 episodes · as (voice)

  • Gun Shy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Mound

  • Chu Chu and the Philly Flash(1981)

    as Consuelo

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Aloha Paradise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • I Go Pogo(1980)

    as Miz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice)

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • The Incredible Book Escape (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Mrs. Page (voice)

  • Skatetown U.S.A.(1979)

    as Elvira

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Trapper John, M.D. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Laura Morley

  • Whatever Turns You On (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 14 episodes · as Various roles /Ms. Take

  • The Villain(1979)

    as Damsel in Distress

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again(1979)

    as Old Tough Kate

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • The North Avenue Irregulars(1979)

    as Dr. Rheems

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • You Can't Do That on Television(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Ms. Fitt /Ms. Take (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Legends of the Super Heroes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Aunt Minerva

  • Legends of the Superheroes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Aunt Minerva

  • Record City(1977)

    as Olga

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Once Upon a Brothers Grimm(1977)

    as Queen Astrid

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • The Love Boat(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Patti Harmon · as Ruth Buzzi

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • CHiPs(1977)

    Show 2 episodes · as Ruth Buzzi (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • Baggy Pants and the Nitwits (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 13 episodes · as Gladys (voice)

  • Freaky Friday(1976)

    as Opposing Coach

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Alice(1976)

    Show 1 episode · as Chloe

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • The Lost Saucer(1975)

    Show 16 episodes · as Fi /Professor Pringle

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all shows

  • The Crazy Comedy Concert (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Cleaning Lady

  • Paradise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Roberta

  • Lotsa Luck (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 1 episode · as Wilma Wallachek

  • Emergency!(1972)

    Show 1 episode · as Amy Merkle

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • The Aristocats(1970)

    as Frou-Frou (singing voice) (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Night Gallery(1969)

    Show 1 episode · as Hungry Witch (segment "Witches' Feast")

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • It's Tough to Be a Bird (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Soprano (voice)

  • In Name Only (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Ruth Clayton

  • Sesame Street(1969)

    Show 130 episodes · as Ruthie · as Suzie Kabloozie (voice) · as Suzie Kabloozie /Feff (voice)

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all shows

  • Love, American Style (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 1 episode · as Beverly · as Helen

  • Medical Center (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 1 episode · as Rose Jenkins · as Zona Button

  • That's Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Here's Lucy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Annie Whipple

  • Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In(1967)

    Show 140 episodes · as Regular Performer

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • The Monkees(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Weatherspoon

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • That Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Show 5 episodes · as Pete Peterson

  • Linus the Lionhearted (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 3 episodes · as Granny Goodwitch (voice)

Career shape

Star power in the 93rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 90 titles from 1964 to 2020; peak year 1970.

Biggest box office

Freaky Friday (1976)

$26M worldwide

Highest rated

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)

Midcredits 82nd

Film career

19642020

Peak 1970 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting90 of 90: 90 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score45th

By decade

1960s11 · acting1970s23 · acting1980s28 · acting1990s24 · acting2000s2 · acting2010s1 · acting2020s1 · acting

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 0% of 8 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Ruth Buzzi's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 42nd percentile, the median of all 24; across their 19 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 28th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

28thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Approval · how many liked their films

35thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Reach · how many have seen their films

45thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Midcredits score across 42 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th8
  • 25th to 49th15
  • Below 25th10

Shape of the crowd

18 of their 42 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Universally Panned1
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive4
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser11
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed18

Most divisive · actor

Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm (2019)

96th percentile spread · 44% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Aristocats (1970)

Midcredits 86th · 73% liked

Reviewers score the acting 55/100 in their films, across 15 reviewed titles; fans 71, detractors 38. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Ruth Buzzi's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 31 · mildMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Ruth Buzzi work with?

People who share at least 2 of Ruth Buzzi's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Sorrell Booke shares the most, 3.

Actors

Editors

Producers