Ruth Buzzi

Stage Actress

Birthday July 24, 1936

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Westerly, RI

DEATH DATE May 1, 2025 (88)

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About

Comedienne and actress who performed in the Broadway play Sweet Charity and in the variety show Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In. She later earned fame for her television acting on shows such as That Girl in 1967. 

Before Fame

She ascended to fame after appearing on The Garry Moore Show.

Trivia

She received a Golden Globe Award and five Emmy Award nominations. She won her Golden Globe for her contributions to the comedy-variety show Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In. 

Family Life

Her father was the prominent sculptor Angelo Peter Buzzi. She married twice to Basil Keko and Kent Perkins.

Associated With

She and actor Dustin Hoffman both trained at the Pasadena Playhouse.