Estelle Getty profile
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Estelle Getty

25th July 1923 New York City, New York, USA Acting

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.

25 Movies 24 TV Shows 49 Credits
Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

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Mannequin 13th February 1987 as Claire Prince Timkin
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Mask 8th March 1985 as Evelyn
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Tootsie 17th December 1982 as Middle-Aged Woman
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Duckman 5th March 1994 as Aunt Jane (voice)
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Blossom 5th July 1990 as Sophia Petrillo
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City 29th January 1990 as Helen Rutledge
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Newhart 2nd October 1982 as Elsa Carruthers