Estelle Getty
Acting
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.
Born: July 25, 1923
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls
For the first time on the big screen, celebrate The Golden Girls with a special screening of some of the most memorable episodes from the series.
The Golden Girls: Ageless
During seven years of cheesecake and massive laughs, "The Golden Girls" was TV's unlikeliest hit; pairing three seasoned TV pros and one small-screen newbie with impeccable writing resulted in a sitcom that was as progressive as it was hilarious.
Young at Heart: Body Conditioning with Estelle
Estelle Getty, from "The Golden Girls" TV show, presents a complete body conditioning workout that's safe, effective and so much fun you'll hardly know you're exercising! Created by professional trainer and fitness expert Raphael Picaud especially for those 55 or over, it's a gentle workout designed to boost overall health while improving muscle strength, bone density, flexibility and balance. Featuring four levels of intensity from which to choose, the entire workout can even be done sitting down, with real results.From the easy warm-up to the refreshing, body-toning workout, to the relaxing cool-down, it's a workout with a sense of humor...that's serious about helping you shape up. Start today, follow Estelle's routine regularly and you'll soon have more energy, find daily chores easier to do and feel remarkably "Young at Heart".
Golden Girls 3033
The Golden Girls are back and they all still share a house in Miami — but it’s the year 3033, they’ve discovered the Fountain of Youth, and now Sophia walks around in the hulking body of a giant yellow robot, among other colorful changes.
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
Lifetime's "Intimate Portrait" series shines a spotlight on the Golden Girls -- Bea Arthur, Betty White, Estelle Getty and Rue McClanahan -- with a collection of four programs offering an up-close look at the remarkable lives of the hit show's stars. Valerie Harper, John Ritter and Alex Trebek narrate this tribute, with guests including Angela Lansbury, Mary Tyler Moore, Edward Asner, Rosie O'Donnell and many others.
The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship
The special celebrates the 40th anniversary of the beloved sitcom and features interviews with the series creator Susan Harris, executive producer Tony Thomas, original writers, and superfans like Kelly Ripa, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Mario Lopez. It explores the show's enduring appeal and lasting influence on pop culture.
The Nanny
That flashy girl from Flushing with the heart of an angel (and the voice of a slighty more nasal angel). The comic misadventures of the sweet and sassy Fran Fine, her sophisticated employer, Broadway producer Mr. Sheffield, his boisterous brood and his wisecracking staff.
The Golden Girls
Four Southern Florida seniors share a house, their dreams, and a whole lot of cheesecake. Bright, promiscuous, clueless and hilarious, these lovely, mismatched ladies form the perfect circle of friends.
Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story
Before stalking was a well-known crime in North America, there was Theresa Saldana's story. A drifter from the U.K., Arthur Jackson, flies to the U.S. to seek Saldana out. His twisted mission: Jackson planned to murder Saldana, then request the death sentence for himself so he "could join her in paradise." The psychopathic Jackson confronts Saldana on the street in front of her home and stabs her violently several times. No one comes to Theresa's aid except water deliveryman Jeff Fenn, who overpowers Jackson and gets the knife away from him. Jackson is arrested & charged with attempted murder...and Theresa Saldana tells her story of terror and survival as herself in this TV movie.
Betty White: First Lady of Television
The definitive look at Betty White's life and career. As the only authorized documentary on Betty ever made, this film is packed with hilarious clips from her long career. Plus comments from friends and co-stars.
Filmography
as Self / Sophia Petrillo (archive footage)
as Sophia Petrillo (voice) (archive sound)
as Sophia Petrillo
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive Footage)
as Self
as Sophia Petrillo (archive footage)
as Sophia Petrillo (archive footage)
as Sister Rosanne
as Grandma Estelle
as Sophia Gates
as Mrs. Hennypecker (voice)
as Self - Panelist
as Betty Weston
as Self
as Myrna Burwell
as Dottie
as Aunt Jane (voice)
as Self
as Estelle Getty
as Estelle Getty
as Aunt Ida
as Sophia Petrillo
as Tutti Bomowski
as Sophia Petrillo
as Self
as Sophia Petrillo
as Self
as Sophia Petrillo
as Claire Prince Timkin
as Bella Stern
as Sophia Petrillo
as Evelyn
as Eurol Muller
as Gussie
as Middle-Aged Woman
as Elsa Carruthers
as Mrs. Rosenmeyer
as Teacher
as Money Lady