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Also known as Ruth Ann Buzzi

American actress, comedian, and singer

OverviewAI-generated

Ruth Buzzi was an American stage, television, film, and voice actor. Born on July 24, 1936, in Westerly, Rhode Island, she began her professional career in 1956. She was a citizen of the United States and spoke English. Her acting work continued until 2021.

Buzzi also authored the book *Chemical hazards at water and wastewater treatment plants*. She passed away on May 1, 2025, in Stephenville. Her death was attributed to Alzheimer's disease, which was also her primary medical condition.

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Person · Open Library

Works
1

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Film & TV

Acting · Westerly, Rhode Island, USA

Ruth Ann Buzzi (born July 24, 1936) 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.

Known for

  • Glenn’s Gotta Go — Grandma Polly2020
  • Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm — Banderilla (voice)2019
  • Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate — Self2019
  • According to Dom — Self2009
  • Fallen Angels — Perril2007
  • Derailroaded — Self (archive footage)2005
  • Goodnight, We Love You — Self2004
  • Sheep in the Big City — (voice)2000
  • Sheep in the Big City — Old Woman (voice)2000
  • Boys Will Be Boys — Mrs. Rudnick1999

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Female
Country
United States
Active from
1936
Active to
2025

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
59
Total plays
120

<a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Ruth+Buzzi">Read more on Last.fm</a>

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Key facts

Born
Ruth Ann Buzzi , ( 1936-07-24 ) July 24, 1936, Westerly, Rhode Island , U.S.
Died
May 1, 2025 (2025-05-01) (aged 88), Stephenville, Texas , U.S.
Resting place
Mount Sinai Memorial Park , Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California , U.S.
Occupations
Actress comedian singer
Years active
1956–2021
Spouses
Basil Peter Keko ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1965 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1975 ) ​ Kent Perkins, ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1978 ) ​

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Ruth
Gender
female
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Westerly
Place of death
Stephenville
Occupation
voice actor
Languages spoken
English language
Image
Ruth Buzzi 1996.jpg
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Commons category
Ruth Buzzi
date of birth
1936-07-24
name in native language
Ruth Buzzi
start of work period
1956-00-00
social media followers
211188
end of work period
2021-00-00
date of death
2025-05-01
medical condition
Alzheimer's disease
cause of death
Alzheimer's disease
manner of death
natural causes
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Encyclopedic overview

Ruth Ann Buzzi (/ˈbʌzi/ BUZ-ee; July 24, 1936 – May 1, 2025) was an American actress, singer and comedian. She 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.

Early life

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Ruth Buzzi” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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