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Ruth Buzzi (Ruth Ann Buzzi) was born on 24 July, 1936 in Westerly, Rhode Island, USA, is an actress,soundtrack. Discover Ruth Buzzi's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 88 years old?
Popular As |
Ruth Ann Buzzi |
Occupation |
actress,soundtrack |
Age |
88 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
Born |
24 July 1936 |
Birthday |
24 July |
Birthplace |
Westerly, Rhode Island, USA |
Nationality |
United States
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She is a member of famous Actress with the age 88 years old group.
Ruth Buzzi Height, Weight & Measurements
At 88 years old, Ruth Buzzi height is 5' 3" (1.6 m) .
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Height |
5' 3" (1.6 m) |
Weight |
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Who Is Ruth Buzzi's Husband?
Her husband is Kent Perkins (10 December 1978 - present), Basil (Bill) Peter Keko (28 November 1965 - 1975) ( divorced)
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Parents |
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Husband |
Kent Perkins (10 December 1978 - present), Basil (Bill) Peter Keko (28 November 1965 - 1975) ( divorced) |
Sibling |
Not Available |
Children |
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Ruth Buzzi Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ruth Buzzi worth at the age of 88 years old? Ruth Buzzi’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Ruth Buzzi's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
House |
Not Available |
Cars |
Not Available |
Source of Income |
Actress |
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Timeline
Ruth Buzzi was Born July 24, 1936 in South County (Westerly), Rhode Island to Rena Pauline and Angelo Peter Buzzi, a nationally recognized stone sculptor. She Raised in Wequetequock, Connecticut, and attended Stonington High School. She Gained experience as a cheerleader performing before crowds at athletic events. At 17, she enrolled at the Pasadena Playhouse for the Performing Arts, among her classmates were the immeasurable talents of Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman. She graduated with honors. Ruth went on to Act in a wide variety of revues throughout New England, and worked alongside other young and talented performers who were just beginning their careers at the time. Including the legendary Barbra Streisand, Joan Rivers, Dom DeLuise, Bernadette Peters and Carol Burnett. She came to national recognition when she teamed up with Dom DeLuise in an act in which he played an incompetent magician and she was his "sidekick" named "Shakuntala" who never spoke but sported a wide grin.
The audiences demanded more of them and they eventually played several major nighttime television variety shows including The Garry Moore Show (1958) "The Entertainers" with Carol Burnett, and Your Show of Shows (1950) with Imogene Coca. She was hired by Bob Fosse to perform in his then wife Gwen Verdon's hit Broadway musical "Sweet Charity".
She was one of only three people and the only woman to appear in every episode of Laugh-In (1967), including the special in 1967. The other two people were Dan Rowan and Dick Martin. Announcer Gary Owens also appeared in all six seasons but did not appear in the special.
Ruth Buzzi earned five Emmy nominations but never won the award. She did win a Golden Globe in 1973 for 'Laugh In (1967)'.
The "New Film Starts" section of the October 28, 1987, issue of Variety lists the movie "Night Falls", directed by Eric T. Nicolaisen, which began filming in Gainesville, Florida, Oct 19, 1987. Cast included Audrey Landers, Brian Patrick Clarke, Bill Erwin, Ruth Buzzi, Pamela Jean Bryant, and Gary Imhoff. A comedy-horror story about a college grad student who falls for a succubus. No evidence the film was ever released.
Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith. Pg. 81-82. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387
Was a regular on the The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts (1998).
Living in Ft. Worth, TX. On March 19, 2011, she made a guest appearance on the local PBS station KERA for a special about "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In". [March 2011]