- Date of Birth: 25 July, 1923
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York , U.S.
- 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, on The Golden Palace... Read more
Filmography
- The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments (2003)
- The Million Dollar Kid (2000)
- Stuart Little (1999)
- The Sissy Duckling (1999)
- A Match Made in Heaven (1997)
- Mad About You The Birth: Part 1 (1997)
- Empty Nest Diary of a Mad Housewife (1993)
- The Golden Palace (1992)
News
GETTY'S EMMY AUCTION ANGERS OFFICIALS
pr-inside.com –
2009-09-23
Emmys chiefs are fuming over an online auction of late actress ESTELLE GETTY's award for her supporting role in THE GOLDEN GIRLS. Executives at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences are battling with bosses at eBay.com to remove the... ... Full Article
Estelle Getty of 'Golden Girls' died in 2008
jsonline.com –
2009-09-21
A. The actress who added much to the humor and success of "The Golden Girls" died of natural causes in Los Angeles on July 22, 2008, just before what would have been her 85th birthday. ... Full Article
Going gorgeously into that good night
theage.com.au –
2009-06-03
RIP, Dorothy
dailyherald.com –
2009-04-27
Posted by mipplet on Mon, 04/27/2009 - 12:47 I was sad to hear of Bea Arthur's death over the weekend. I grew up watching "The Golden Girls," and while Dorothy was my least favorite character on the show, I think... ... Full Article
Thank You For Being A Friend Bea Arthur
aintitcool.com –
2009-04-26
Hey folks. Quint here. I apologize for being half a day late with this post, but in all honesty I was hoping another editor with a broader knowledge of Bea Arthur's career would step in and tribute the woman who... ... Full Article


Estelle Getty - emmys 1988
Entertainment Tonight - Estelle Getty Death Tribute
Estelle Getty Dies Age 84
Estelle Getty