Estelle Getty
Acting
- Born:
- 1923-07-25
- Died:
- 2008-07-22
- Place of birth:
- New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Estelle Scher-Gettleman (July 25, 1923 – July 22, 2008), better known by her stage name Estelle Getty, was an American actress, who appeared in film, theatre and television. She is best known for her role as Sophia Petrillo on The Golden Girls from 1985 to 1992, which won her an Emmy and a Golden Globe, on The Golden Palace from 1992 to 1993 and on Empty Nest from 1993 to 1995. In her later years, after retiring from acting, she battled Lewy body dementia.
Known For
Filmography
The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20
Commitment to Life
Golden Girls 3033
Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls
The Golden Girls: Ageless
Betty White: First Lady of Television
Celebrities Uncensored
The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
Wish Kids
The Million Dollar Kid
Stuart Little
Ladies Man
The Sissy Duckling
Hollywood Squares
A Match Made in Heaven
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Brotherly Love
Touched by an Angel
Duckman
Intimate Portrait
The Nanny
Young at Heart: Body Conditioning with Estelle
The John Larroquette Show
Mad About You
The Golden Palace
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
Blossom
Night of 100 Stars III
The Earth Day Special
City
Mickey's 60th Birthday
Empty Nest
Roomies
Mannequin
Copacabana
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
The Golden Girls
Mask
Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story
No Man's Land
Deadly Force
Tootsie
Newhart
Hotel
Cagney & Lacey
Bakers' Dozen
Team-Mates
Fantasy Island