Portrait of Estelle Getty

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)

Poster of Sly
Sly
Estelle Getty would have been no older than
84 in Sly
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
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'.
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'.
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)'.
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)'.
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'.
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)'.
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'.
Tue, Jan 18 2000
Poster of Stuart Little
Stuart Little
Estelle Getty was
76 in Stuart Little
as 'Grandma Estelle'.
Fri, Dec 17 1999
Poster of The Sissy Duckling
The Sissy Duckling
Estelle Getty was
76 in The Sissy Duckling
as 'Mrs. Hennypecker (voice)'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sun, Nov 13 1988
Poster of Mannequin
Mannequin
Estelle Getty was
63 in Mannequin
as 'Claire Prince Timkin'.
Fri, Feb 13 1987
Poster of Copacabana
Copacabana
Estelle Getty was
62 in Copacabana
as 'Bella Stern'.
Tue, Dec 03 1985
Poster of Mask
Mask
Estelle Getty was
61 in Mask
as 'Evelyn'.
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
as ''.
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'.
Sun, May 27 1984
Poster of Deadly Force
Deadly Force
Estelle Getty was
59 in Deadly Force
as 'Gussie'.
Fri, Jul 08 1983
Poster of Tootsie
Tootsie
Estelle Getty was
59 in Tootsie
as 'Middle-Aged Woman'.
Fri, Dec 17 1982
Poster of Team-Mates
Team-Mates
Estelle Getty was
55 in Team-Mates
as 'Teacher'.
Tue, Nov 21 1978

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 08 2022
Poster of Celebrities Uncensored
Celebrities Uncensored
Estelle Getty was
79+ in Celebrities Uncensored
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 04 2003
Poster of Wish Kids
Wish Kids
Estelle Getty was
78+ in Wish Kids
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 02 2002
Poster of Ladies Man
Ladies Man
Estelle Getty was
76+ in Ladies Man
as 'Sophia Gates'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Hollywood Squares
Hollywood Squares
Estelle Getty was
75+ in Hollywood Squares
as 'Self - Panelist'.
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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of Brotherly Love
Brotherly Love
Estelle Getty was
72+ in Brotherly Love
as 'Myrna Burwell'.
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'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Duckman
Duckman
Estelle Getty was
70+ in Duckman
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 05 1994
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Estelle Getty was
70+ in Intimate Portrait
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of The Nanny
The Nanny
Estelle Getty was
70+ in The Nanny
as 'Estelle Getty'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 03 1993
Poster of Mad About You
Mad About You
Estelle Getty was
69+ in Mad About You
as ''.
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'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1992
Poster of Blossom
Blossom
Estelle Getty was
66+ in Blossom
as 'Sophia Petrillo'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 05 1990
Poster of City
City
Estelle Getty was
66+ in City
as 'Helen Rutledge'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 29 1990
Poster of Empty Nest
Empty Nest
Estelle Getty was
65+ in Empty Nest
as ', Sophia Petrillo'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 08 1988
Poster of Roomies
Roomies
Estelle Getty was
63+ in Roomies
as ''.
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'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Newhart
Newhart
Estelle Getty was
59+ in Newhart
as 'Elsa Carruthers'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1982
Poster of Hotel
Hotel
Estelle Getty was
59+ in Hotel
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982
Poster of Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Estelle Getty was
58+ in Cagney & Lacey
as ''.
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Thu, Mar 25 1982
Poster of Bakers' Dozen
Bakers' Dozen
Estelle Getty was
58+ in Bakers' Dozen
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 17 1982
Poster of Fantasy Island
Fantasy Island
Estelle Getty was
54+ in Fantasy Island
as 'Money Lady'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 28 1978