Estelle Getty
Estelle Gettleman, known professionally as Estelle Getty, was an American actress and comedian. She was best known for her portrayal of Sophia Petrillo on The Golden Girls (1985–1992), for which she won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She reprised the role in Empty Nest (1993–1995), The Golden Palace (1992–1993), Blossom (1990–1995), and Nurses (1991–1994).
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- New York City
- Educated at
- Seward Park High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series🏆 Disney Legends
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Trending topics shown first"Being tiny has been difficult for me in a business that regarded physicality as the most important part of your life."
"Too many of you, my friends, are dying. Now it's time for me to do my part and help you."
"I think they look upon me as an old child, because I'm so little."
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Timeline
1923
Born
Birth2008
Died
Death
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