Estelle Getty
Born
25 July 1923 (102)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also known as
Estelle Scher, Stella Getty
Biography
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. In her later years, after retiring from acting, she battled Lewy body dementia.
Filmography (24)
The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship
2025
Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls
2021
The Golden Girls: Ageless
2021
Betty White: First Lady of Television
2018
The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments
2003
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
2003
The Million Dollar Kid
2000
Stuart Little
1999
The Sissy Duckling
1999
A Match Made in Heaven
1997
Young at Heart: Body Conditioning with Estelle
1993
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
1992
Night of 100 Stars III
1990
The Earth Day Special
1990
Mickey's 60th Birthday
1988
Mannequin
1987
Copacabana
1985
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
1985
Mask
1985
Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story
1984
No Man's Land
1984
Deadly Force
1983
Tootsie
1982
Team-Mates
1978