Known for Acting
Birthday
July 25, 1923
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
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.

The Nanny

Hollywood Squares

Mad About You

Touched by an Angel

Hotel

The Golden Girls

Intimate Portrait

Fantasy Island

Duckman

Cagney & Lacey

Newhart

Blossom

The John Larroquette Show

Empty Nest

Empty Nest

Brotherly Love

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

The Golden Palace

Ladies Man
Wish Kids