Estelle Getty

Estelle Getty

Acting25th July 1923(died at 84)New York City, New York, USA49 titles

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

25th July 1923 · New York City, New York, USA

Died

22nd July 2008

Known for

Acting

Also known as

Estelle Scher, Stella Getty, Estelle Gettleman

Links

IMDb

Known for

Filmography

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