Ruth Buzzi has contributed her voice to a number of animated characters. She was known for her roles as Nose Marie in the Hanna-Barbera animated series Pound Puppies (1986) and Mama Bear in the Berenstain Bears (1985).
She also contributed voices for a number of other animated programs, including The Smurfs, The Angry Beavers, and Mo Willems’ Sheep in the Big City.
Buzzi first appeared on Sesame Street in 1993, as the shopkeeper Ruthie on the Around the Corner set. Her character ran Finders Keepers, a boutique that sold objects previously held by characters from fairy tales and nursery rhymes.
Buzzi continued to appear on the show through inserts even after the set was removed in 1999, often costumed as other characters.
She also played Suzie Kabloozie and her beloved cat, Feff, in Sesame Street animated episodes from 1994 through 2008.
Buzzi played Ruthie in several Sesame Street productions, including Sesame Street Stays Up Late, Sesame Street’s All Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever, Elmopalooza, The Best of Elmo (DVD), and The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (feature film).
Buzzi also appeared in national television ads for many brands throughout her career. Her major ad appearances include endorsements for Clorox 2, Clairol, Ban roll-on deodorant, and Santa Anita Park.
She also played the character Granny Goodwitch in Sugar Crisp cereal ads. Buzzi first appeared as the Goodwitch in the animated TV series Linus the Lionhearted (1964-65).
Ruth Buzzi Age
How old is Ruth Buzzi? Ruth Buzzi is 86 years (born on July 24, 1936).