Acting
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.
Filmography
The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20
Film · 2025
Commitment to Life
Film · 2023
Golden Girls 3033
Series · 2022
Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls
Film · 2021
The Golden Girls: Ageless
Film · 2021
Betty White: First Lady of Television
Film · 2018
The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments
Film · 2003
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
Film · 2003
Celebrities Uncensored
Series · 2003
Wish Kids
Series · 2002
The Million Dollar Kid
Film · 2000
The Sissy Duckling
Film · 1999
Stuart Little
Film · 1999
Ladies Man
Series · 1999
Hollywood Squares
Series · 1998
A Match Made in Heaven
Film · 1997
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Series · 1996
Brotherly Love
Series · 1995
Duckman
Series · 1994
Touched by an Angel
Series · 1994
Young at Heart: Body Conditioning with Estelle
Film · 1993
The Nanny
Series · 1993
Intimate Portrait
Series · 1993
The John Larroquette Show
Series · 1993
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
Film · 1992
Mad About You
Series · 1992
The Golden Palace
Series · 1992
Night of 100 Stars III
Film · 1990
The Earth Day Special
Film · 1990
Blossom
Series · 1990
City
Series · 1990
Mickey's 60th Birthday
Film · 1988
Empty Nest
Series · 1988
Empty Nest
Series · 1988
Mannequin
Film · 1987
Roomies
Series · 1987
Mask
Film · 1985
Copacabana
Film · 1985
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
Film · 1985
The Golden Girls
Series · 1985
Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story
Film · 1984
No Man's Land
Film · 1984
Deadly Force
Film · 1983
Tootsie
Film · 1982
Hotel
Series · 1982
Cagney & Lacey
Series · 1982
Bakers' Dozen
Series · 1982
Newhart
Series · 1982
Team-Mates
Film · 1978
Fantasy Island
Series · 1978