Quick Facts
Born:
1923-07-25
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
49 Total Roles
Estelle Getty
Acting
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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
Stuart Little
Grandma Estelle
Tootsie
Middle-Aged Woman
The Nanny
Estelle Getty
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
Tutti Bomowski
Mannequin
Claire Prince Timkin
Mask
Evelyn
The Golden Girls
Sophia Petrillo
Mad About You
Aunt Ida
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship MOVIE | Self / Sophia Petrillo (archive footage) |
| 2022 | Golden Girls 3033 TV | Sophia Petrillo (voice) (archive sound) |
| 2021 | Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls MOVIE | Sophia Petrillo |
| 2021 | The Golden Girls: Ageless MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2018 | Betty White: First Lady of Television MOVIE | Self (archive Footage) |
| 2003 | Celebrities Uncensored TV | Self |
| 2003 | The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments MOVIE | Sophia Petrillo (archive footage) |
| 2003 | The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series MOVIE | Sophia Petrillo (archive footage) |
| 2002 | Wish Kids TV | Self |
| 2000 | The Million Dollar Kid MOVIE | Sister Rosanne |