Resolution honors the life and career of Ruth Ann Buzzi Perkins, a renowned comedic actor from Erath County, Texas.

The House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature pays tribute to the life of Ruth Ann Buzzi Perkins, a celebrated comedic actor who passed away on May 1, 2025, at age 88. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, and raised in Connecticut, Ruth Buzzi graduated from the Pasadena Playhouse College of Theatre Arts. She gained fame as a regular on The Steve Allen Comedy Hour and later became a key cast member on the sketch comedy Laugh-In, known for her character Gladys Ormphby. Buzzi also appeared in numerous movies and TV shows, including Sesame Street and The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.

Resolution honors the life and career of Ruth Ann Buzzi Perkins, a renowned comedic actor from Erath County, Texas.

The House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature pays tribute to the life of Ruth Ann Buzzi Perkins, a celebrated comedic actor who passed away on May 1, 2025, at age 88. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, and raised in Connecticut, Ruth Buzzi graduated from the Pasadena Playhouse College of Theatre Arts. She gained fame as a regular on The Steve Allen Comedy Hour and later became a key cast member on the sketch comedy Laugh-In, known for her character Gladys Ormphby. Buzzi also appeared in numerous movies and TV shows, including Sesame Street and The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.