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Estelle Getty

Acting

Born July 25, 1923 · New York City, New York, USA

Died July 22, 2008

Also known as Estelle Scher · Stella Getty · Estelle Gettleman

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Biography

Estelle Gettleman, known professionally as Estelle Getty, was an American actress and comedian. She was best known for her portrayal of Sophia Petrillo on The Golden Girls (1985–1992), for which she won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She reprised the role in Empty Nest (1993–1995), The Golden Palace (1992–1993), Blossom (1990–1995), and Nurses (1991–1994).

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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)

The Nanny

1993as Estelle Getty

Hollywood Squares

1998as Self - Panelist

The Golden Girls

1985as Sophia Petrillo

Touched by an Angel

1994as Dottie

Tootsie

1982as Middle-Aged Woman

Cagney & Lacey

1982as Mrs. Rosenmeyer

Mannequin

1987as Claire Prince Timkin

Mad About You

1992as Aunt Ida

Fantasy Island

1978as Money Lady

The Golden Palace

1992as Sophia Petrillo

Blossom

1990as Sophia Petrillo

Stuart Little

1999as Grandma Estelle

Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot

1992as Tutti

The Sissy Duckling

1999as Mrs. Hennypecker (voice)

The Million Dollar Kid

2000as Sister Rosanne

Commitment to Life

2023as Self (archive footage)