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Betty White

Acting

Born January 17, 1922 · Oak Park, Illinois, USA

Died December 31, 2021

Also known as Betty Marion White · Grand Dame of Television · Queen of Television

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Biography

Betty Marion Ludden was an American actress and comedian. A pioneer of early television with a career spanning almost seven decades, she was noted for her vast number of television appearances, acting in sitcoms, sketch comedy, and game shows.

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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

2025as Self (archive footage)

Betty White: Pure Gold

2022as Self

The Golden Girls: Ageless

2021as Self (archive footage)

Malcolm in the Middle

2000as Sylvia

Bones

2005as Dr. Beth Mayer

The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

2001as Mrs. Doolin (voice)

Community

2009as Professor June Bauer

The Simpsons

1989as Betty White (voice)

Boston Legal

2004as Catherine Piper

That '70s Show

1998as Bea Sigurdson

Match Game

1973as Self

The Odd Couple

1970as Betty White

SpongeBob SquarePants

1999as Beatrice (voice)

The Practice

1997as Catherine Piper

The Mary Tyler Moore Show

1970as Sue Ann Nivens

The Carol Burnett Show

1967as Self - Guest / Ellen / Various Characters

The Middle

2009as Mrs. Nethercott

My Name Is Earl

2005as Griselda Weezmer

Everwood

2002as Carol Roberts

Hollywood Squares

1998as Self - Panelist

The Golden Girls

1985as Rose Nylund

Toy Story 4

2019as Bitey White (voice)

30 Rock

2006as Betty White

Mama's Family

1983as Ellen Harper-Jackson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962as Self

My Wife and Kids

2000

Family Guy

1999as Betty White (voice)

King of the Hill

1997as Delia (voice)

Who's the Boss?

1984

Betty White's Off Their Rockers

2012as Self - Host

Hot in Cleveland

2010as Elka Ostrovsky

Conan

2010as Self

The Proposal

2009as Grandma Annie

Comedy Central Roasts

2003as Self

Diagnosis: Murder

1993as Dora Sloan

Matlock

1986as Betty White

If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast

2017as Self

The Wild Thornberrys

1998as Sophie Hunter (voice)

What's My Line?

1950as Self - Panelist

The Lost Valentine

2011as Caroline Thomas

Saturday Night Live

1975as Self - Host

Young & Hungry

2014as Ms. Wilson

The Pet Set

1971as Self - Host

Trouble

2019as Mrs. Vanderhoozie (voice)

The History of Comedy

2017as Self

The Client List

2011as Ruth Hudson

Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa

2010as Mrs. Claus (voice)

Inside Comedy

2012as Self

The Lorax

2012as Grammy Norma (voice)

Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner

2006as Self - Roaster