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Estelle Getty

Bio: Estelle Scher-Gettleman (July 25, 1923 – July 22, 2008), better known by her stage name Estelle Getty, was an American actress, who appeared in film, theatre and television. She is best known for her role as Sophia Petrillo on The Golden Girls from 1985 to 1992, which won her an Emmy and a Golden Globe, on The Golden Palace from 1992 to 1993 and on Empty Nest from 1993 to 1995

Born: Wed, Jul 25 1923

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Tue, Jul 22 2008

Estelle Getty is 84 years old

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Sly

Estelle Getty would have been no older than

84 in Sly

as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Sat, Sep 16 2023

Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls

Estelle Getty would have been no older than

84 in Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls

as 'Sophia Petrillo'.

Tue, Jun 07 2022

Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls

Estelle Getty would have been no older than

84 in Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls

as 'Sophia Petrillo'.

Tue, Sep 14 2021

The Golden Girls: Ageless

Estelle Getty would have been no older than

84 in The Golden Girls: Ageless

as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Sat, Mar 13 2021

Betty White: First Lady of Television

Estelle Getty would have been no older than

84 in Betty White: First Lady of Television

as 'Self (archive Footage)'.

Sat, Aug 18 2018

The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments

Estelle Getty was

79 in The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments

as 'Sophia Petrillo (archive footage)'.

Mon, Jun 02 2003

The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series

Estelle Getty was

79 in The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series

as 'Sophia Petrillo (archive footage)'.

Wed, Jan 01 2003

The Million Dollar Kid

Estelle Getty was

76 in The Million Dollar Kid

as 'Sister Rosanne'.

Tue, Jan 18 2000

Stuart Little

Estelle Getty was

76 in Stuart Little

as 'Grandma Estelle'.

Fri, Dec 17 1999

The Sissy Duckling

Estelle Getty was

76 in The Sissy Duckling

as 'Mrs. Hennypecker (voice)'.

Tue, Sep 14 1999

A Match Made in Heaven

Estelle Getty was

73 in A Match Made in Heaven

as 'Betty Weston'.

Sun, Apr 27 1997

Young at Heart: Body Conditioning with Estelle

Estelle Getty was

70 in Young at Heart: Body Conditioning with Estelle

as 'Self'.

Fri, Oct 15 1993

Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot

Estelle Getty was

68 in Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot

as 'Tutti Bomowski'.

Fri, Feb 21 1992

Night of 100 Stars III

Estelle Getty was

66 in Night of 100 Stars III

as 'Self'.

Mon, May 21 1990

The Earth Day Special

Estelle Getty was

66 in The Earth Day Special

as 'Sophia Petrillo'.

Sun, Apr 22 1990

Mickey's 60th Birthday

Estelle Getty was

65 in Mickey's 60th Birthday

as 'Self'.

Sun, Nov 13 1988

Mannequin

Estelle Getty was

63 in Mannequin

as 'Claire Prince Timkin'.

Fri, Feb 13 1987

Copacabana

Estelle Getty was

62 in Copacabana

as 'Bella Stern'.

Tue, Dec 03 1985

Mask

Estelle Getty was

61 in Mask

as 'Evelyn'.

Fri, Mar 08 1985

Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story

Estelle Getty was

61 in Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story

Mon, Nov 12 1984

No Man's Land

Estelle Getty was

60 in No Man's Land

as 'Eurol Muller'.

Sun, May 27 1984

Deadly Force

Estelle Getty was

59 in Deadly Force

as 'Gussie'.

Fri, Jul 08 1983

Tootsie

Estelle Getty was

59 in Tootsie

as 'Middle-Aged Woman'.

Fri, Dec 17 1982

Team-Mates

Estelle Getty was

55 in Team-Mates

as 'Teacher'.

Tue, Nov 21 1978

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Golden Girls 3033

Estelle Getty would have been no older than

84 in Golden Girls 3033

as 'Sophia Petrillo (voice) (archive sound)'.

First Air Date
Fri, Jul 08 2022

Celebrities Uncensored

Estelle Getty was

79+ in Celebrities Uncensored

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Wed, Jun 04 2003

Wish Kids

Estelle Getty was

78+ in Wish Kids

First Air Date
Sat, Mar 02 2002

Ladies Man

Estelle Getty was

76+ in Ladies Man

as 'Sophia Gates'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999

It's Like, You Know...

Estelle Getty was

75+ in It's Like, You Know...

as 'Estelle Getty'.

First Air Date
Wed, Mar 24 1999

Hollywood Squares

Estelle Getty was

75+ in Hollywood Squares

as 'Self - Panelist'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

Estelle Getty was

72+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996

Brotherly Love

Estelle Getty was

72+ in Brotherly Love

as 'Myrna Burwell'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1995

Touched by an Angel

Estelle Getty was

71+ in Touched by an Angel

as 'Dottie'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994

Duckman

Estelle Getty was

70+ in Duckman

First Air Date
Sat, Mar 05 1994

Intimate Portrait

Estelle Getty was

70+ in Intimate Portrait

as 'Self'.

First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993

The Nanny

Estelle Getty was

70+ in The Nanny

as 'Estelle Getty'.

First Air Date
Wed, Nov 03 1993

The John Larroquette Show

Estelle Getty was

70+ in The John Larroquette Show

as 'Estelle Getty'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 02 1993

Mad About You

Estelle Getty was

69+ in Mad About You

as 'Aunt Ida'.

First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1992

The Golden Palace

Estelle Getty was

69+ in The Golden Palace

as 'Sophia Petrillo'.

First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1992

Blossom

Estelle Getty was

66+ in Blossom

as 'Sophia Petrillo'.

First Air Date
Thu, Jul 05 1990

City

Estelle Getty was

66+ in City

as 'Helen Rutledge'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jan 29 1990

Empty Nest

Estelle Getty was

65+ in Empty Nest

as ', Sophia Petrillo'.

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 08 1988

Roomies

Estelle Getty was

63+ in Roomies

First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1987

The Golden Girls

Estelle Getty was

62+ in The Golden Girls

as 'Sophia Petrillo'.

First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985

Newhart

Estelle Getty was

59+ in Newhart

as 'Elsa Carruthers'.

First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1982

Hotel

Estelle Getty was

59+ in Hotel

First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982

Cagney & Lacey

Estelle Getty was

58+ in Cagney & Lacey

First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1982

Bakers' Dozen

Estelle Getty was

58+ in Bakers' Dozen

First Air Date
Wed, Mar 17 1982

Fantasy Island

Estelle Getty was

54+ in Fantasy Island

as 'Money Lady'.

First Air Date
Sat, Jan 28 1978