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Estelle Getty

Bio: 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
Born: Wed, Jul 25 1923
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Tue, Jul 22 2008
Estelle Getty is 84 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Sly
Sly
Estelle Getty would have been no older than 84 in Sly as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 2023
Poster of Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls
Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls
Estelle Getty would have been no older than 84 in Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls as 'Sophia Petrillo'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 07 2022
Poster of Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls
Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls
Estelle Getty would have been no older than 84 in Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls as 'Sophia Petrillo'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 14 2021
Poster of The Golden Girls: Ageless
The Golden Girls: Ageless
Estelle Getty would have been no older than 84 in The Golden Girls: Ageless as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 13 2021
Poster of Betty White: First Lady of Television
Betty White: First Lady of Television
Estelle Getty would have been no older than 84 in Betty White: First Lady of Television as 'Self (archive Footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 18 2018
Poster of The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments
The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments
Estelle Getty was 79 in The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments as 'Sophia Petrillo (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 02 2003
Poster of The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
Estelle Getty was 79 in The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series as 'Sophia Petrillo (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of The Million Dollar Kid
The Million Dollar Kid
Estelle Getty was 76 in The Million Dollar Kid as 'Sister Rosanne'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 18 2000
Poster of Stuart Little
Stuart Little
Estelle Getty was 76 in Stuart Little as 'Grandma Estelle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1999
Poster of The Sissy Duckling
The Sissy Duckling
Estelle Getty was 76 in The Sissy Duckling as 'Mrs. Hennypecker (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 14 1999
Poster of A Match Made in Heaven
A Match Made in Heaven
Estelle Getty was 73 in A Match Made in Heaven as 'Betty Weston'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 27 1997
Poster of Young at Heart: Body Conditioning with Estelle
Young at Heart: Body Conditioning with Estelle
Estelle Getty was 70 in Young at Heart: Body Conditioning with Estelle as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1993
Poster of Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
Estelle Getty was 68 in Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot as 'Tutti Bomowski'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1992
Poster of Night of 100 Stars III
Night of 100 Stars III
Estelle Getty was 66 in Night of 100 Stars III as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 21 1990
Poster of The Earth Day Special
The Earth Day Special
Estelle Getty was 66 in The Earth Day Special as 'Sophia Petrillo'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 1990
Poster of Mickey's 60th Birthday
Mickey's 60th Birthday
Estelle Getty was 65 in Mickey's 60th Birthday as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 13 1988
Poster of Mannequin
Mannequin
Estelle Getty was 63 in Mannequin as 'Claire Prince Timkin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 13 1987
Poster of Copacabana
Copacabana
Estelle Getty was 62 in Copacabana as 'Bella Stern'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 03 1985
Poster of Mask
Mask
Estelle Getty was 61 in Mask as 'Evelyn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1985
Poster of Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story
Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story
Estelle Getty was 61 in Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 12 1984
Poster of No Man's Land
No Man's Land
Estelle Getty was 60 in No Man's Land as 'Eurol Muller'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 27 1984
Poster of Deadly Force
Deadly Force
Estelle Getty was 59 in Deadly Force as 'Gussie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 08 1983
Poster of Tootsie
Tootsie
Estelle Getty was 59 in Tootsie as 'Middle-Aged Woman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1982
Poster of Team-Mates
Team-Mates
Estelle Getty was 55 in Team-Mates as 'Teacher'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 21 1978

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Golden Girls 3033
Golden Girls 3033
Estelle Getty would have been no older than 84 in Golden Girls 3033 as 'Sophia Petrillo (voice) (archive sound)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 08 2022
Poster of Celebrities Uncensored
Celebrities Uncensored
Estelle Getty was 79+ in Celebrities Uncensored as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 04 2003
Poster of Wish Kids
Wish Kids
Estelle Getty was 78+ in Wish Kids
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 02 2002
Poster of Ladies Man
Ladies Man
Estelle Getty was 76+ in Ladies Man as 'Sophia Gates'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of It's Like, You Know...
It's Like, You Know...
Estelle Getty was 75+ in It's Like, You Know... as 'Estelle Getty'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 24 1999
Poster of Hollywood Squares
Hollywood Squares
Estelle Getty was 75+ in Hollywood Squares as 'Self - Panelist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Estelle Getty was 72+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of Brotherly Love
Brotherly Love
Estelle Getty was 72+ in Brotherly Love as 'Myrna Burwell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Estelle Getty was 71+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Dottie'.
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Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Duckman
Duckman
Estelle Getty was 70+ in Duckman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 05 1994
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Estelle Getty was 70+ in Intimate Portrait as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of The Nanny
The Nanny
Estelle Getty was 70+ in The Nanny as 'Estelle Getty'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 03 1993
Poster of The John Larroquette Show
The John Larroquette Show
Estelle Getty was 70+ in The John Larroquette Show as 'Estelle Getty'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 02 1993
Poster of Mad About You
Mad About You
Estelle Getty was 69+ in Mad About You as 'Aunt Ida'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1992
Poster of The Golden Palace
The Golden Palace
Estelle Getty was 69+ in The Golden Palace as 'Sophia Petrillo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1992
Poster of Blossom
Blossom
Estelle Getty was 66+ in Blossom as 'Sophia Petrillo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 05 1990
Poster of City
City
Estelle Getty was 66+ in City as 'Helen Rutledge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 29 1990
Poster of Empty Nest
Empty Nest
Estelle Getty was 65+ in Empty Nest as ', Sophia Petrillo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 08 1988
Poster of Roomies
Roomies
Estelle Getty was 63+ in Roomies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1987
Poster of The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
Estelle Getty was 62+ in The Golden Girls as 'Sophia Petrillo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Newhart
Newhart
Estelle Getty was 59+ in Newhart as 'Elsa Carruthers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1982
Poster of Hotel
Hotel
Estelle Getty was 59+ in Hotel
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982
Poster of Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Estelle Getty was 58+ in Cagney & Lacey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1982
Poster of Bakers' Dozen
Bakers' Dozen
Estelle Getty was 58+ in Bakers' Dozen
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 17 1982
Poster of Fantasy Island
Fantasy Island
Estelle Getty was 54+ in Fantasy Island as 'Money Lady'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 28 1978