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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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Film & TV
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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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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- 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
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