Estelle Getty

Born: 1923-07-25

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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Estelle Getty, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


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Stuart Little

as Grandma Estelle
Released: 1999-12-17

The adventures of a heroic and debonair stalwart mouse named Stuart Little with human qualities,...

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Mannequin

as Claire Prince Timkin
Released: 1987-02-13

Jonathan Switcher, an unemployed artist, finds a job as an assistant window dresser for a...

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Mask

as Evelyn
Released: 1985-03-08

A boy with a massive facial skull deformity and his biker gang mother attempt to live as normal...

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Tootsie

as Middle-Aged Woman
Released: 1982-12-17

When struggling, out of work actor Michael Dorsey secretly adopts a female alter ego – Dorothy...

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Sly

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: 2023-09-16

His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend,...

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as Tutti Bomowski
Released: 1992-02-21

A tough police sergeant's mother comes to visit him, and promptly starts trying to fix up his...

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Mickey's 60th Birthday

as Self
Released: 1988-11-13

This film combines live action/original animation and library animation. Mickey steals a magic...

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The Sissy Duckling

as Mrs. Hennypecker (voice)
Released: 1999-09-14

Elmer, a sensitive duckling whose schoolmates tease him. However, after his unusual talents help...

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The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series

as Sophia Petrillo (archive footage)
Released: 2003-01-01

Lifetime's "Intimate Portrait" series shines a spotlight on the Golden Girls -- Bea Arthur,...

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Deadly Force

as Gussie
Released: 1983-07-08

Stoney Cooper, a former Los Angeles police officer, is at a low point in his life. Kicked off...

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The Earth Day Special

as Sophia Petrillo
Released: 1990-04-22

The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on...

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Copacabana

as Bella Stern
Released: 1985-12-03

In 1948, aspiring songwriter Tony works as a bar pianist; he meets aspiring star Lola, and is...

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A Match Made in Heaven

as Betty Weston
Released: 1997-04-27

A dying widow plays matchmaker to her 32-year-old unmarried son and sets him up with a nurse...

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Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls

as Sophia Petrillo
Released: 2021-09-14

For the first time on the big screen, celebrate The Golden Girls with a special screening of...

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Night of 100 Stars III

as Self
Released: 1990-05-21

A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.

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Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story

as uncredited
Released: 1984-11-12

Before stalking was a well-known crime in North America, there was Theresa Saldana's story. A...

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The Million Dollar Kid

as Sister Rosanne
Released: 2000-01-18

The Hunter family has hit the jackpot--scoring a winning 50 million dollar lottery ticket! But...

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Betty White: First Lady of Television

as Self (archive Footage)
Released: 2018-08-18

The definitive look at Betty White's life and career. As the only authorized documentary on...

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The Golden Girls: Ageless

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2021-03-13

During seven years of cheesecake and massive laughs, "The Golden Girls" was TV's unlikeliest...

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Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls

as Sophia Petrillo
Released: 2022-06-07

Celebrate The Golden Girls with a special screening of some of the most memorable episodes from...

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The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments

as Sophia Petrillo (archive footage)
Released: 2003-06-02

A 90-minute special reuniting the main cast of the American sitcom, "The Golden Girls", where...

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Young at Heart: Body Conditioning with Estelle

as Self
Released: 1993-10-15

Estelle Getty, from "The Golden Girls" TV show, presents a complete body conditioning workout...

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No Man's Land

as Eurol Muller
Released: 1984-05-27

Sheriff Stella Stevens uses her wiles and the help of her three resourceful daughters -- one by...

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Team-Mates

as Teacher
Released: 1978-11-21

Vicki Mason, a high school senior, decides to prove a point by trying out for the school...

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The Nanny

as Estelle Getty
First aired: 1993-11-03

Fran, fresh out of her job as a bridal consultant in her boyfriend’s shop, first appears on the...

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Hotel

as uncredited
First aired: 1982-08-21

Hotel is an American prime time drama series which aired on ABC from September 21, 1983 to May...

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Mad About You

as Aunt Ida
First aired: 1992-09-23

Young, urban newlyweds Paul and Jamie Buchman try to sustain their marital bliss while...

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Newhart

as Elsa Carruthers
First aired: 1982-10-02

Dick Loudon and his wife Joanna decide to leave life in New York City and buy a little inn in...

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Touched by an Angel

as Dottie
First aired: 1994-09-21

Monica, an angel, is tasked with bringing guidance and messages from God to various people who...

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Blossom

as Sophia Petrillo
First aired: 1990-07-05

Blossom Russo is a highly intelligent and spunky teenager. The youngest of three, she lives with...

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The Golden Girls

as Sophia Petrillo
First aired: 1985-09-14

Four Southern Florida seniors share a house, their dreams, and a whole lot of cheesecake....

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Intimate Portrait

as Self
First aired: 1993-11-14

Intimate Portrait is a biographical television series on the Lifetime Television cable network...

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Cagney & Lacey

as uncredited
First aired: 1982-03-25

Mary Beth Lacey and Chris Cagney are teamed up as NYPD police detectives. Their opposing...

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Fantasy Island

as Money Lady
First aired: 1978-01-28

A magical island hosted by Mr Roarke and Tattoo where weekly guests learn valuable life lessons...

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The John Larroquette Show

as Estelle Getty
First aired: 1993-09-02

The John Larroquette Show is an American television sitcom .The show was a vehicle for John...

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Empty Nest

as uncredited
First aired: 1988-10-08

Widowed pediatrician Harry Weston is a miracle worker when it comes to dealing with his young...

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Empty Nest

as Sophia Petrillo
First aired: 1988-10-08

Widowed pediatrician Harry Weston is a miracle worker when it comes to dealing with his young...

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Duckman

as uncredited
First aired: 1994-03-05

Together with Cornfed, his portly, porcine partner in crime solving, this defective detective...

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Hollywood Squares

as Self - Panelist
First aired: 1998-09-14

On September 14, 1998, a Hollywood Squares revival debuted with Tom Bergeron as its host. In...

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The Rosie O'Donnell Show

as Self
First aired: 1996-06-10

The Rosie O'Donnell Show was an American daytime television talk show hosted and produced by...

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Ladies Man

as Sophia Gates
First aired: 1999-09-20

Ladies Man is a television sitcom series starring Alfred Molina as husband, father, son,...

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The Golden Palace

as Sophia Petrillo
First aired: 1992-09-18

The Golden Palace begins where The Golden Girls had ended, in the quartet's now-sold Miami...

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Brotherly Love

as Myrna Burwell
First aired: 1995-09-16

Brotherly Love is an American sitcom that ran from September 16, 1995 to April 1, 1996, on NBC,...

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It's Like, You Know...

as Estelle Getty
First aired: 1999-03-24

It's Like, You Know... is an American situation comedy television series broadcast by ABC,...

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Roomies

as uncredited
First aired: 1987-03-19

Roomies is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from March 19, 1987 to May 15, 1987. Reruns of...

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Golden Girls 3033

as Sophia Petrillo (voice) (archive sound)
First aired: 2022-07-08

The Golden Girls are back and they all still share a house in Miami — but it’s the year 3033,...

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Celebrities Uncensored

as Self
First aired: 2003-06-04

Celebrities Uncensored is a TV program on the E! network that edited together amusing paparazzi...

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