Estelle Getty
Acting
- Born
- July 25, 1923
- Died
- July 22, 2008
- Place of Birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Known For
- Женский
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.
Filmography
The Nanny
as Estelle Getty
1993
Touched by an Angel
as Dottie
1994
Mad About You
as Aunt Ida
1992
The Golden Girls
as Sophia Petrillo
1985
Cagney & Lacey
as Mrs. Rosenmeyer
1982
Newhart
as Elsa Carruthers
1982
Fantasy Island
as Money Lady
1978
Duckman
as Aunt Jane (voice)
1994
Blossom
as Sophia Petrillo
1990
Empty Nest
as Sophia Petrillo
1988
The Golden Palace
as Sophia Petrillo
1992