Biography
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.
Acted in 35
2020s
- 2022
Golden Girls 3033
Sophia Petrillo (voice) (archive sound) · 1 episode
- 2021
Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls
Sophia Petrillo
2000s
- 2003
The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments
Sophia Petrillo (archive footage)
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
Sophia Petrillo (archive footage)
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
- 1997
- 1995
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
- 1990
1980s
- 1988
- 1987
Roomies
TV
- 1985
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
Movie
- 1984
Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story
Movie
No Man's Land
Eurol Muller
- 1983
Deadly Force
Gussie
- 1982
1970s
- 1978
Team-Mates
Teacher
Appearances11
2020s
- 2025
- 2023
- 2021
The Golden Girls: Ageless
Self (archive footage)
2010s
- 2018
Betty White: First Lady of Television
Self (archive Footage)
2000s
- 2003
Celebrities Uncensored
Self · 1 episode
1990s
- 1998
- 1996
- 1993
Young at Heart: Body Conditioning with Estelle
Self
- 1990
Night of 100 Stars III
Self
1980s
- 1988
