Estelle Getty
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.
Born
Jul 25, 1923
New York City, New York, USA
Died
Jul 22, 2008
Known For
Acting
Movies
25 acting
0 crew
Popularity
0.7
Known For
The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20
2025
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as Self / Sophia Petrillo (archive footage)
★ 9.0
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
2003
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as Sophia Petrillo (archive footage)
★ 9.4
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