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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.
Awards & recognition
- Disney Legends · 2009
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series · 1988
Filmography17 titles
The Golden Girls: Ageless
2021as Self (archive footage)
2021as Self (archive footage)
The Nanny
1993as Estelle Getty
1993as Estelle Getty
Hollywood Squares
1998as Self - Panelist
1998as Self - Panelist
The Golden Girls
1985as Sophia Petrillo
1985as Sophia Petrillo
Touched by an Angel
1994as Dottie
1994as Dottie
Tootsie
1982as Middle-Aged Woman
1982as Middle-Aged Woman
Cagney & Lacey
1982as Mrs. Rosenmeyer
1982as Mrs. Rosenmeyer
Mannequin
1987as Claire Prince Timkin
1987as Claire Prince Timkin
Mad About You
1992as Aunt Ida
1992as Aunt Ida
Fantasy Island
1978as Money Lady
1978as Money Lady
The Golden Palace
1992as Sophia Petrillo
1992as Sophia Petrillo
Blossom
1990as Sophia Petrillo
1990as Sophia Petrillo
Stuart Little
1999as Grandma Estelle
1999as Grandma Estelle
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
1992as Tutti Bomowski
1992as Tutti Bomowski
The Sissy Duckling
1999as Mrs. Hennypecker (voice)
1999as Mrs. Hennypecker (voice)
The Million Dollar Kid
2000as Sister Rosanne
2000as Sister Rosanne
Commitment to Life
2023as Self (archive footage)
2023as Self (archive footage)