Portrait of Bea Arthur

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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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed
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
Poster of A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
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
Poster of Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls
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
Poster of Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls
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
Poster of Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
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
Poster of The Golden Girls: Ageless
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
Poster of Betty White: First Lady of Television
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
Poster of O.J.: Made in America
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
Poster of Robin Williams Remembered
Robin Williams Remembered
Bea Arthur would have been no older than 86 in Robin Williams Remembered as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 09 2014
Poster of Uncle Bob
Uncle Bob
Bea Arthur would have been no older than 86 in Uncle Bob as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 26 2010
Poster of Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson
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
Poster of Broadway's Lost Treasures II
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
Poster of The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments
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
Poster of Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
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
Poster of The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
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
Poster of Enemies of Laughter
Enemies of Laughter
Bea Arthur was 78 in Enemies of Laughter as 'Paul's Mother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 2000
Poster of The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller
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
Poster of A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
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
Poster of For Better or Worse
For Better or Worse
Bea Arthur was 72 in For Better or Worse as 'Beverly Makeshift'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 19 1995
Poster of Jerry Herman's Broadway at the Hollywood Bowl
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
Poster of Night of 100 Stars III
Night of 100 Stars III
Bea Arthur was 68 in Night of 100 Stars III as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 21 1990
Poster of The Earth Day Special
The Earth Day Special
Bea Arthur was 67 in The Earth Day Special as 'Dorothy Zbornak'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 1990
Poster of My First Love
My First Love
Bea Arthur was 66 in My First Love as 'Jean Miller'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 1988
Poster of Mickey's 60th Birthday
Mickey's 60th Birthday
Bea Arthur was 66 in Mickey's 60th Birthday as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 13 1988
Poster of Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
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
Poster of Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
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
Poster of Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour
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
Poster of Walt Disney World 15th Anniversary
Walt Disney World 15th Anniversary
Bea Arthur was 64 in Walt Disney World 15th Anniversary as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 09 1986
Poster of P.O.P.
P.O.P.
Bea Arthur was 62 in P.O.P. as 'Rosalyn Gordon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 16 1984
Poster of Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
Bea Arthur was 59 in Night of 100 Stars as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of History of the World: Part I
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
Poster of The Beatrice Arthur Special
The Beatrice Arthur Special
Bea Arthur was 57 in The Beatrice Arthur Special as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 19 1980
Poster of The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
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
Poster of The Star Wars Holiday Special
The Star Wars Holiday Special
Bea Arthur was 56 in The Star Wars Holiday Special as 'Ackmena'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 1978
Poster of Mame
Mame
Bea Arthur was 51 in Mame as 'Vera Charles'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 07 1974
Poster of Lovers and Other Strangers
Lovers and Other Strangers
Bea Arthur was 48 in Lovers and Other Strangers as 'Bea Vecchio'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 12 1970
Poster of That Kind of Woman
That Kind of Woman
Bea Arthur was 37 in That Kind of Woman as 'WAC (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1959
Poster of The Gift of the Magi
The Gift of the Magi
Bea Arthur was 36 in The Gift of the Magi as 'Mrs. Abercrombie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 09 1958

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Golden Girls 3033
Golden Girls 3033
Bea Arthur would have been no older than 86 in Golden Girls 3033 as 'Dorothy Zbornak (voice) (archive sound)'.
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Fri, Jul 08 2022
Poster of Back to the Grind
Back to the Grind
Bea Arthur was 85+ in Back to the Grind
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Wed, Jul 18 2007
Poster of Comedy Central Roasts
Comedy Central Roasts
Bea Arthur was 81+ in Comedy Central Roasts as 'Self'.
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Sun, Aug 10 2003
Poster of The Terry and Gaby Show
The Terry and Gaby Show
Bea Arthur was 81+ in The Terry and Gaby Show
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Mon, Jun 02 2003
Poster of Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Bea Arthur was 78+ in Curb Your Enthusiasm as 'Larry's Mother'.
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Sun, Oct 15 2000
Poster of Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle
Bea Arthur was 77+ in Malcolm in the Middle as 'Mrs. White'.
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Sun, Jan 09 2000
Poster of Beggars and Choosers
Beggars and Choosers
Bea Arthur was 77+ in Beggars and Choosers
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Sat, Jun 19 1999
Poster of Futurama
Futurama
Bea Arthur was 76+ in Futurama as 'Femputer (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 28 1999
Poster of So Graham Norton
So Graham Norton
Bea Arthur was 76+ in So Graham Norton as 'Self - Guest'.
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Fri, Jul 03 1998
Poster of The View
The View
Bea Arthur was 75+ in The View as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Judge Judy
Judge Judy
Bea Arthur was 74+ in Judge Judy as 'Self - Defendant's Witness'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1996
Poster of Ellen
Ellen
Bea Arthur was 71+ in Ellen as 'Bea Arthur'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 29 1994
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Bea Arthur was 71+ in Intimate Portrait as 'Self'.
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Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of Dave's World
Dave's World
Bea Arthur was 71+ in Dave's World as 'Mel Bloom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1993
Poster of The Golden Palace
The Golden Palace
Bea Arthur was 70+ in The Golden Palace as 'Dorothy Hollingsworth'.
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Fri, Sep 18 1992
Poster of Boulevard Bio
Boulevard Bio
Bea Arthur was 69+ in Boulevard Bio as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 06 1991
Poster of Empty Nest
Empty Nest
Bea Arthur was 66+ in Empty Nest as 'Dorothy Zbornak'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 08 1988
Poster of The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
Bea Arthur was 63+ in The Golden Girls as 'Dorothy Zbornak'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of a.k.a. Pablo
a.k.a. Pablo
Bea Arthur was 61+ in a.k.a. Pablo
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 06 1984
Poster of Amanda's
Amanda's
Bea Arthur was 60+ in Amanda's as 'Amanda Cartwright'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1983
Poster of Saturday Night Live
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
Poster of Maude
Maude
Bea Arthur was 50+ in Maude as 'Maude Findlay'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1972
Poster of All in the Family
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
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Bea Arthur was 40+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
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Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
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
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Bea Arthur was 33+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Host'.
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Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Max Liebman Presents
Max Liebman Presents
Bea Arthur was 32+ in Max Liebman Presents
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Sun, Sep 12 1954
Poster of Omnibus
Omnibus
Bea Arthur was 30+ in Omnibus
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1952
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Bea Arthur was 29+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Mrs. Abercrombie'.
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Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Bea Arthur was 26+ in Studio One
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of Bambi Awards
Bambi Awards
Bea Arthur was 25+ in Bambi Awards as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1948