About
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.
Known for
The NannySeries • 1993
Mad About YouSeries • 1992
NewhartSeries • 1982
Touched by an AngelSeries • 1994
The Golden GirlsSeries • 1985
HotelSeries • 1982
Fantasy IslandSeries • 1978
Cagney & LaceySeries • 1982
DuckmanSeries • 1994
BlossomSeries • 1990
Empty NestSeries • 1988
The John Larroquette ShowSeries • 1993
Brotherly LoveSeries • 1995
Stuart LittleMovie • 1999
The Golden PalaceSeries • 1992
Stop! Or My Mom Will ShootMovie • 1992
Ladies ManSeries • 1999
MannequinMovie • 1987
TootsieMovie • 1982
MaskMovie • 1985