Ruth Buzzi
| Born | July 24, 1936 |
| Hometown | Westerly, Rhode Island, United States |
| Net worth | $20 million |
| Height | 5'3" (1.60m) |
| Spouse | Kent Perkins |
| Parents | Rena Pauline, Angelo Peter Buzzi |
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Goldie Hawn and Lily Tomlin Turned ‘Laugh-In’ Into Comedy Gold: ‘Did What We Wanted, Apologized Later’
- Goldie Hawn was never allowed to rehearse her introductions on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In in hope of tripping her up. “Ruth Buzzi would always do something to screw up Goldie’s cue cards,” recalls Laugh-In producer George Schlatter to Closer. “Goldie is really a brilliant woman, but when she gets confused, she laughs, and her laugh...
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Emmy (Primetime) | Best Supporting Actress in Comedy-Variety, Variety or Music | The Dean Martin Show | Nominated |
| 1973 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by An Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In | Winner |
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