Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
July 25, 1923
Place of Birth:
New York City, New York, USA
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Estelle Getty
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.
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Known For
Filmography
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Golden Girls 3033 | Sophia Petrillo (voice) (archive sound) |
| 2003 | Celebrities Uncensored | Self |
| 2002 | Wish Kids | |
| 1999 | Ladies Man | Sophia Gates |
| 1998 | Hollywood Squares | Self - Panelist |
| 1996 | The Rosie O'Donnell Show | Self |
| 1995 | Brotherly Love | Myrna Burwell |
| 1994 | Duckman | |
| 1994 | Touched by an Angel | Dottie |
| 1993 | The Nanny | Estelle Getty |
| 1993 | Intimate Portrait | Self |
| 1993 | The John Larroquette Show | Estelle Getty |
| 1992 | Mad About You | Aunt Ida |
| 1992 | The Golden Palace | Sophia Petrillo |
| 1990 | Blossom | Sophia Petrillo |
| 1990 | City | Helen Rutledge |
| 1988 | Empty Nest | |
| 1988 | Empty Nest | Sophia Petrillo |
| 1987 | Roomies | |
| 1985 | The Golden Girls | Sophia Petrillo |
| 1982 | Hotel | |
| 1982 | Cagney & Lacey | Mrs. Rosenmeyer |
| 1982 | Bakers' Dozen | |
| 1982 | Newhart | Elsa Carruthers |
| 1978 | Fantasy Island | Money Lady |