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Ruth Buzzi, actor
Actor

Ruth Buzzi: Movies & Box Office

films
26
on screen
1969–2019
box office
$47.5M
average score
25
Career at a glance

Ruth Buzzi's Career in Numbers

Ruth Buzzi's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ruth Buzzi works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from It’s Tough to Be a Bird (1969) to Fallen Angels (2007), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.

Ruth Buzzi Movies by Decade

  1. 1960s 1
  2. 1970s 7
  3. 1980s 9
  4. 1990s 2
  5. 2000s 1

The 1980s were Ruth Buzzi's busiest decade, with 9 films.

Ruth Buzzi Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 9
  • Family 5
  • Horror 2
  • Adventure 1
  • Animation 1
  • Fantasy 1
  • Documentary 1

Comedy is the genre Ruth Buzzi has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of family (5).

Ruth Buzzi Career Milestones

First film
It’s Tough to Be a Bird 1969
Biggest box office hit
Freaky Friday $25.9M worldwide
Newest film
Fallen Angels 2007
26 credits

Ruth Buzzi Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Ruth Buzzi is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 25. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Ruth Buzzi Movies as an Actor

20
  1. 2007 Fallen Angels (2007) movie poster Fallen Angels as Perril · Horror
  2. 1999 Boys Will Be Boys (1999) movie poster Boys Will Be Boys as Mrs. Rudnick · Family
  3. 1997 Sesame Street: Quiet Time (1997) movie poster Sesame Street: Quiet Time as Suzie Kabloozie (voice) · Family
  4. 1989 My Mom’s a Werewolf (1989) movie poster My Mom’s a Werewolf as Madame Gypsy · Comedy
  5. 1989 Up Your Alley (1989) movie poster Up Your Alley as Marilyn · Comedy
  6. 1988 Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw (1988) movie poster Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw as Nose Marie · Family
  7. 1988 Rockin’ with Judy Jetson (1988) movie poster Rockin’ with Judy Jetson as Felonia Funk (voice) · Adventure
  8. 1986 Bad Guys (1986) movie poster Bad Guys as Petal McGurk · Comedy
  9. 1984 Surf II: The End of the Trilogy (1984) movie poster Surf II: The End of the Trilogy as Chuck's Mom · Comedy
  10. 1983 The Being (1983) movie poster The Being as Virginia Lane · Horror
  11. 1981 Chu Chu and the Philly Flash (1981) movie poster Chu Chu and the Philly Flash as Consuelo · Comedy
  12. 1980 I Go Pogo (1980) movie poster I Go Pogo as Miz Beaver / Miss Mam'selle Hepzibah (voice) · Animation
  13. 1979 Skatetown, U.S.A. (1979) movie poster Skatetown, U.S.A. as Elvira · Comedy
  14. 1979 The Villain (1979) movie poster The Villain Comedy
  15. 1979 The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1979) movie poster The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again Comedy
  16. 1979 The North Avenue Irregulars (1979) movie poster The North Avenue Irregulars as Dr. Rheems · Family
  17. 1978 Record City (1978) movie poster Record City as Olga · Comedy
  18. 1977 Once Upon a Brothers Grimm (1977) movie poster Once Upon a Brothers Grimm as Queen Astrid · Family
  19. 1977 Freaky Friday (1977) movie poster Freaky Friday Fantasy
  20. 1969 It’s Tough to Be a Bird (1969) movie poster It’s Tough to Be a Bird as Soprano (voice) · Documentary

Ruth Buzzi in Documentaries & Specials

6
  1. 2019 Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate (2019) movie poster Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 25
  2. 2004 Goodnight, We Love You (2004) movie poster Goodnight, We Love You as Self · Documentary
  3. 1999 A Hot Dog Program (1999) movie poster A Hot Dog Program as Herself · Documentary
  4. 1979 The Muppets Go Hollywood (1979) movie poster The Muppets Go Hollywood as Self · Music
  5. 1978 Mickey’s 50 (1978) movie poster Mickey’s 50 as Self · Family
  6. 1971 Pure Goldie (1971) movie poster Pure Goldie as Self · Comedy
Works with

Who Ruth Buzzi Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Ruth Buzzi shares the most films with. Jim Henson comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Jodie Foster (2).

FAQ

Ruth Buzzi: Questions & Answers

How many movies Ruth Buzzi has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Ruth Buzzi been in?

Ruth Buzzi is credited on 26 films, from 1969 to 2019. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Ruth Buzzi's highest-grossing movie?

Freaky Friday (1977) is Ruth Buzzi's biggest box office hit, with $25.9M worldwide, ahead of The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (1979) ($20.9M). Across every film with box office figures, Ruth Buzzi's movies have made $47.5M.

Ruth Buzzi's biggest hits

What is the best Ruth Buzzi movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Ruth Buzzi's best-rated film is Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate (2019) with a score of 25.

Best Ruth Buzzi movies, ranked

What is Ruth Buzzi's newest movie?

The most recent film on Ruth Buzzi's filmography is Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate (2019), in the role of Self.

Who does Ruth Buzzi work with most often?

Ruth Buzzi shares the most films with Jim Henson (4 films), Jodie Foster (2 films) and Barbara Harris (2 films).

The Best Ruth Buzzi Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 26 credits.

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