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Estelle Getty

Bio: Estelle Scher-Gettleman, 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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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

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

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

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

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

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

The Million Dollar Kid

Estelle Getty was 76 in The Million Dollar Kid as 'Sister Rosanne'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 18 2000

Stuart Little

Estelle Getty was 76 in Stuart Little as 'Grandma Estelle'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1999

The Sissy Duckling

Estelle Getty was 76 in The Sissy Duckling as 'Mrs. Hennypecker (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 14 1999

A Match Made in Heaven

Estelle Getty was 73 in A Match Made in Heaven as 'Betty Weston'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 27 1997

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

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

Night of 100 Stars III

Estelle Getty was 66 in Night of 100 Stars III as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 21 1990

The Earth Day Special

Estelle Getty was 66 in The Earth Day Special as 'Sophia Petrillo'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 1990

Mickey's 60th Birthday

Estelle Getty was 65 in Mickey's 60th Birthday as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 13 1988

Mannequin

Estelle Getty was 63 in Mannequin as 'Claire Prince Timkin'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 13 1987

Copacabana

Estelle Getty was 62 in Copacabana as 'Bella Stern'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 03 1985

Mask

Estelle Getty was 61 in Mask as 'Evelyn'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1985

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

No Man's Land

Estelle Getty was 60 in No Man's Land as 'Eurol Muller'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 27 1984

Deadly Force

Estelle Getty was 59 in Deadly Force as 'Gussie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 08 1983

Tootsie

Estelle Getty was 59 in Tootsie as 'Middle-Aged Woman'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1982

Team-Mates

Estelle Getty was 55 in Team-Mates as 'Teacher'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 21 1978

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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

Celebrities Uncensored

Estelle Getty was 79+ in Celebrities Uncensored as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 04 2003

Wish Kids

Estelle Getty was 78+ in Wish Kids

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 02 2002

Ladies Man

Estelle Getty was 76+ in Ladies Man as 'Sophia Gates'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999

Hollywood Squares

Estelle Getty was 75+ in Hollywood Squares as 'Self - Panelist'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998

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

Brotherly Love

Estelle Getty was 72+ in Brotherly Love as 'Myrna Burwell'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1995

Touched by an Angel

Estelle Getty was 71+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Dottie'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994

Duckman

Estelle Getty was 70+ in Duckman as 'Aunt Jane (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 05 1994

Intimate Portrait

Estelle Getty was 70+ in Intimate Portrait as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993

The Nanny

Estelle Getty was 70+ in The Nanny as 'Estelle Getty'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 03 1993

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

Mad About You

Estelle Getty was 69+ in Mad About You as 'Aunt Ida'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1992

The Golden Palace

Estelle Getty was 69+ in The Golden Palace as 'Sophia Petrillo'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1992

Blossom

Estelle Getty was 66+ in Blossom as 'Sophia Petrillo'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 05 1990

City

Estelle Getty was 66+ in City as 'Helen Rutledge'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 29 1990

Empty Nest

Estelle Getty was 65+ in Empty Nest as ', Sophia Petrillo'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 08 1988

Roomies

Estelle Getty was 63+ in Roomies

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1987

The Golden Girls

Estelle Getty was 62+ in The Golden Girls as 'Sophia Petrillo'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985

Newhart

Estelle Getty was 59+ in Newhart as 'Elsa Carruthers'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1982

Hotel

Estelle Getty was 59+ in Hotel

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982

Cagney & Lacey

Estelle Getty was 58+ in Cagney & Lacey as 'Mrs. Rosenmeyer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1982

Bakers' Dozen

Estelle Getty was 58+ in Bakers' Dozen

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 17 1982

Fantasy Island

Estelle Getty was 54+ in Fantasy Island as 'Money Lady'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 28 1978