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Estelle Getty
AKA: Estelle Scher · Stella Getty · Estelle Gettleman
Acting
Born: 1923
New York City, New York, USA
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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
Golden Girls 3033
Sophia Petrillo (voice) (archive sound)
2022 · US
Wish Kids
Role
2002 · US
Brotherly Love
Myrna Burwell
1995 · US
Touched by an Angel
Dottie
1994 · US
Duckman
Aunt Jane (voice)
1994 · US
The Nanny
Estelle Getty
1993 · US
The John Larroquette Show
Estelle Getty
1993 · US
Mad About You
Aunt Ida
1992 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Girls 3033 | 2022 | Sophia Petrillo (voice) (archive sound) |
| Wish Kids | 2002 | Contributor |
| Brotherly Love | 1995 | Myrna Burwell |
| Touched by an Angel | 1994 | Dottie |
| Duckman | 1994 | Aunt Jane (voice) |
| The Nanny | 1993 | Estelle Getty |
| The John Larroquette Show | 1993 | Estelle Getty |
| Mad About You | 1992 | Aunt Ida |
| Blossom | 1990 | Sophia Petrillo |
| Empty Nest | 1988 | Sophia Petrillo |
| The Golden Girls | 1985 | Sophia Petrillo |
| Newhart | 1982 | Elsa Carruthers |
| Hotel | 1982 | Contributor |
| Cagney & Lacey | 1982 | Mrs. Rosenmeyer |
| Fantasy Island | 1978 | Money Lady |