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Bea Arthur

Bio: Beatrice Arthur (born Bernice Frankel; May 13, 1922 – April 25, 2009) was an American actress and comedian. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York City, Arthur began her career on stage in 1947, attracting critical acclaim before achieving worldwide recognition for her work on television beginning in the 1970s as Maude Findlay in the popular sitcoms All in the Family (1971–1972) and Maude (1972–1978) and later in the 1980s and 1990s as Dorothy Zbornak on The Golden Girls (1985–1992)

Born: Sat, May 13 1922

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Sat, Apr 25 2009

Bea Arthur is 86 years old

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Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed

Bea Arthur would have been no older than 86 in Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 20 2023

A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened

Bea Arthur would have been no older than 86 in A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 2023

Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls

Bea Arthur would have been no older than 86 in Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls as 'Dorothy Zbornak'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 07 2022

Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls

Bea Arthur would have been no older than 86 in Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls as 'Dorothy Zbornak'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 14 2021

Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age

Bea Arthur would have been no older than 86 in Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 2021

The Golden Girls: Ageless

Bea Arthur would have been no older than 86 in The Golden Girls: Ageless as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 13 2021

Betty White: First Lady of Television

Bea Arthur would have been no older than 86 in Betty White: First Lady of Television as 'Self (archive Footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 18 2018

O.J.: Made in America

Bea Arthur would have been no older than 86 in O.J.: Made in America as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 20 2016

Robin Williams Remembered

Bea Arthur would have been no older than 86 in Robin Williams Remembered as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 09 2014

Uncle Bob

Bea Arthur would have been no older than 86 in Uncle Bob as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 26 2010

Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson

Bea Arthur was 83 in Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 14 2005

Broadway's Lost Treasures II

Bea Arthur was 82 in Broadway's Lost Treasures II as 'Vera Charles (segment "Mame")'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 26 2004

The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments

Bea Arthur was 81 in The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments as 'Self / Dorothy Zbornak'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 02 2003

Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There

Bea Arthur was 80 in Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 2003

The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series

Bea Arthur was 80 in The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series as 'Dorothy Zbornak (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003

Enemies of Laughter

Bea Arthur was 78 in Enemies of Laughter as 'Paul's Mother'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 2000

The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller

Bea Arthur was 77 in The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 27 1999

A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury

Bea Arthur was 74 in A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 17 1996

For Better or Worse

Bea Arthur was 72 in For Better or Worse as 'Beverly Makeshift'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 19 1995

Jerry Herman's Broadway at the Hollywood Bowl

Bea Arthur was 71 in Jerry Herman's Broadway at the Hollywood Bowl as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 1994

Night of 100 Stars III

Bea Arthur was 68 in Night of 100 Stars III as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 21 1990

The Earth Day Special

Bea Arthur was 67 in The Earth Day Special as 'Dorothy Zbornak'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 1990

My First Love

Bea Arthur was 66 in My First Love as 'Jean Miller'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 1988

Mickey's 60th Birthday

Bea Arthur was 66 in Mickey's 60th Birthday as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 13 1988

Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration

Bea Arthur was 66 in Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 27 1988

Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC

Bea Arthur was 66 in Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 16 1988

Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour

Bea Arthur was 65 in Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 25 1987

Walt Disney World 15th Anniversary

Bea Arthur was 64 in Walt Disney World 15th Anniversary as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 09 1986

P.O.P.

Bea Arthur was 62 in P.O.P. as 'Rosalyn Gordon'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 16 1984

Night of 100 Stars

Bea Arthur was 59 in Night of 100 Stars as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 1982

History of the World: Part I

Bea Arthur was 59 in History of the World: Part I as 'Dole office clerk (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1981

The Beatrice Arthur Special

Bea Arthur was 57 in The Beatrice Arthur Special as 'Herself'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 19 1980

The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's

Bea Arthur was 57 in The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 04 1980

The Star Wars Holiday Special

Bea Arthur was 56 in The Star Wars Holiday Special as 'Ackmena'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 1978

Mame

Bea Arthur was 51 in Mame as 'Vera Charles'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 07 1974

Lovers and Other Strangers

Bea Arthur was 48 in Lovers and Other Strangers as 'Bea Vecchio'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 12 1970

That Kind of Woman

Bea Arthur was 37 in That Kind of Woman as 'WAC (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1959

The Gift of the Magi

Bea Arthur was 36 in The Gift of the Magi as 'Mrs. Abercrombie'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 09 1958

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Golden Girls 3033

Bea Arthur would have been no older than 86 in Golden Girls 3033 as 'Dorothy Zbornak (voice) (archive sound)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 08 2022

Back to the Grind

Bea Arthur was 85+ in Back to the Grind

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 18 2007

Comedy Central Roasts

Bea Arthur was 81+ in Comedy Central Roasts as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 10 2003

The Terry and Gaby Show

Bea Arthur was 81+ in The Terry and Gaby Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 02 2003

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Bea Arthur was 78+ in Curb Your Enthusiasm as 'Larry's Mother'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 15 2000

Malcolm in the Middle

Bea Arthur was 77+ in Malcolm in the Middle as 'Mrs. White'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2000

Beggars and Choosers

Bea Arthur was 77+ in Beggars and Choosers

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 19 1999

Futurama

Bea Arthur was 76+ in Futurama as 'Femputer (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 28 1999

So Graham Norton

Bea Arthur was 76+ in So Graham Norton as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 03 1998

The View

Bea Arthur was 75+ in The View as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997

Judge Judy

Bea Arthur was 74+ in Judge Judy as 'Self - Defendant's Witness'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1996

Ellen

Bea Arthur was 71+ in Ellen as 'Bea Arthur'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 29 1994

Intimate Portrait

Bea Arthur was 71+ in Intimate Portrait as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993

Dave's World

Bea Arthur was 71+ in Dave's World as 'Mel Bloom'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1993

The Golden Palace

Bea Arthur was 70+ in The Golden Palace as 'Dorothy Hollingsworth'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1992

Boulevard Bio

Bea Arthur was 69+ in Boulevard Bio as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 06 1991

Empty Nest

Bea Arthur was 66+ in Empty Nest as 'Dorothy Zbornak'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 08 1988

The Golden Girls

Bea Arthur was 63+ in The Golden Girls as 'Dorothy Zbornak'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985

a.k.a. Pablo

Bea Arthur was 61+ in a.k.a. Pablo

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 06 1984

Amanda's

Bea Arthur was 60+ in Amanda's as 'Amanda Cartwright'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1983

Saturday Night Live

Bea Arthur was 53+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Cameo (uncredited), Self - Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975

Maude

Bea Arthur was 50+ in Maude as 'Maude Findlay'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1972

All in the Family

Bea Arthur was 48+ in All in the Family as 'Cousin Maude'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1971

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Bea Arthur was 40+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Mike Douglas Show

Bea Arthur was 39+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self - Co-Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

Tony Awards

Bea Arthur was 33+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956

Max Liebman Presents

Bea Arthur was 32+ in Max Liebman Presents

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1954

Omnibus

Bea Arthur was 30+ in Omnibus

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1952

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Bea Arthur was 29+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Mrs. Abercrombie'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951

Studio One

Bea Arthur was 26+ in Studio One

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948

Bambi Awards

Bea Arthur was 25+ in Bambi Awards as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1948