Estelle Getty

Acting

Born: 1923-07-25
Died: 2008-07-22
From: New York City, New York, USA
Gender: Female
Popularity: 0.7

Also Known As

Estelle ScherStella GettyEstelle Gettleman

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.

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Awards & Nominations2 won · 0 nominated

🏆 Won

Disney Legends

2009
🏆 Won

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

The Golden Girls

1988

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