Biography - A Short Wiki
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Ruth Buzzi is a well-known American actress, comedian, and singer. She rose to fame with her performances on the comedy-variety show Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-in from 1968-73. Her first national recognition on television came on the Garry Moore show in 1964. She performed as ‘Shakundala the silent,” a bumbling magician’s assistance to her comedy partner Dom.
Career Highlights
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She rose to fame with her performances on the comedy-variety show Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-in from 1968-73. Her first national recognition on television came on the Garry Moore show in 1964. She performed as ‘Shakundala the silent,” a bumbling magician’s assistance to her comedy partner Dom. In 1966-67 she appeared in Sweet charity. She was the only featured player in every episode of Laugh-in, including the pilot of the show and the Laugh-in television special.
Family and Personal Life
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Ruth has always been in the limelight due to her personal life. She married Kent Perkins. She is a charter member of the Pasadena Playhouse Alumni Association.
| Husband's/Spouse's Name | Kent Perkins |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | N/A |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Married |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Ruth Ann Buzzi |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Female |
| Age (as of today) | 86 years |
| Date of Birth | July 24, 1936 |
| Place of Birth | Westerly, Rhode Island |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.52 m, 4 feet 12 inches |
| Weight | 53 kg, 117 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $25 Million |
| Occupation | American Actress |
Height, Weight, and Age
Ruth Buzzi's height is not very tall measuring 1.52 m. Ruth Buzzi weighs 53 kg. Being born on July 24, 1936, translates to an age of 86 years as of todays date (July 15, 2023).
Quotes
I created the characters from what I read in the script. I decided how I should talk, accent, no accent, my own voice, or a created voice. Then, I visualize what I should look like.
Ruth Buzzi
The original Dean Martin Comedy Hour handed me some hysterical sketches. I’ve got highlights on tons of these variety shows, given to me by their great writers. I’d love to be doing all that again.
Ruth Buzzi
The funnier the material, the funnier I could make it.
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It’s so very important as to what a child watches on TV. I feel for every parent that knows this, and cares, because they only have control of the child’s viewing to a certain point.
Ruth Buzzi
Around 7 years old, we girls took dancing lessons, joined the Brownies, the Girl Scouts, the 4H Club.
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