Biography
Betty Marion Ludden was an American actress and comedian. A pioneer of early television, she was known for her numerous appearances in sitcoms, sketch comedies, and game shows. Over a seven decade career, she defied gender and age conventions in the American entertainment industry, earning a reputation as a funny, memorable, and quick-witted screen legend. White's cultural influence bridged generational gaps, and she is regarded as one of the most recognizable faces in television.
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Awards & recognition
- Women Film Critics Circle Awards · 2021
- People's Choice Awards · 2015
- TV Land Award · 2015
- Grammy Award — Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording · 2012
- Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series · 2012
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- Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series · 2011
- The Comedy Awards · 2011
- Britannia Awards · 2010
- California Hall of Fame · 2010
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series · 2010
- Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award · 2010
- Teen Choice Awards · 2010
- Disney Legends · 2009
- TV Land Award · 2008
- TV Land Award · 2004
- TV Land Award · 2003
- American Comedy Awards · 2000
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series · 1996
- American Comedy Awards · 1990
- Golden Globe Award — Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 1989
- Golden Globe Award — Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 1988
- American Comedy Awards · 1987
- Golden Globe Award — Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 1987
- Viewers — Quality Television · 1987
- Golden Apple Award · 1986
- Golden Globe Award — Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 1986
- Gracie Awards · 1986
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series · 1986
- Viewers — Quality Television · 1986
- Daytime Emmy Award — Outstanding Game Show Host · 1983
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series · 1976
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series · 1975
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program · 2014 · nominated
- Slammy Award · 2014 · nominated
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program · 2013 · nominated
- Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series · 2013 · nominated
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program · 2012 · nominated
- Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series · 2011 · nominated
- Britannia Awards · 2010 · nominated
- MTV Movie Award — Best Comedic Performance · 2010 · nominated
- MTV Movie Award — Best Jaw Dropping Moment · 2010 · nominated
- NewNowNext Awards · 2010 · nominated
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series · 1992 · nominated
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series · 1991 · nominated
- American Comedy Awards · 1990 · nominated
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series · 1990 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 1989 · nominated
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series · 1989 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 1988 · nominated
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series · 1988 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 1987 · nominated
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series · 1987 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 1986 · nominated
- Daytime Emmy Award — Outstanding Game Show Host · 1984 · nominated
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series · 1977 · nominated
Filmography50+ titles
Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration
Betty White: Pure Gold
The Golden Girls: Ageless
Malcolm in the Middle
Bones
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Community
The Simpsons
Boston Legal
That '70s Show
Match Game
The Odd Couple
SpongeBob SquarePants
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The Carol Burnett Show
The Middle
My Name Is Earl
Everwood
Hollywood Squares
The Practice
The Golden Girls
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Toy Story 4
30 Rock
My Wife and Kids
Mama's Family
Family Guy
King of the Hill
Who's the Boss?
Betty White's Off Their Rockers
Conan
Hot in Cleveland
The Proposal
Comedy Central Roasts
Higglytown Heroes
Diagnosis: Murder
If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast
Betty White Goes Wild
The Wild Thornberrys
Matlock
What's My Line?
The Lost Valentine
Saturday Night Live
Young & Hungry
The Pet Set
The History of Comedy
The Client List
Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa
Trouble
Inside Comedy