Estelle Getty
Acting
Born 1923-07-25 · New York City, New York, USA
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
Nov 11, 2025
Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls
Sep 14, 2021
The Golden Girls: Ageless
Mar 13, 2021
Betty White: First Lady of Television
Aug 18, 2018
The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments
Jun 2, 2003
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
Jan 1, 2003
The Million Dollar Kid
Jan 18, 2000
Stuart Little
Dec 17, 1999
The Sissy Duckling
Sep 14, 1999
A Match Made in Heaven
Apr 27, 1997
Young at Heart: Body Conditioning with Estelle
Oct 15, 1993
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
Feb 21, 1992
Night of 100 Stars III
May 21, 1990
The Earth Day Special
Apr 22, 1990
Mickey's 60th Birthday
Nov 13, 1988
Mannequin
Feb 13, 1987
Copacabana
Dec 3, 1985
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
Sep 16, 1985
Mask
Mar 8, 1985
Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story
Nov 12, 1984
No Man's Land
May 27, 1984
Deadly Force
Jul 8, 1983
Tootsie
Dec 17, 1982
Team-Mates
Nov 21, 1978