Highest rated as cast or director
The Golden Girls
1985 · 7 Seasons
Hot in Cleveland
2010 · 6 Seasons
The Golden Palace
1992 · 1 Season
The Proposal
2009
Lake Placid
1999
Biography
Betty Marion White Ludden (January 17, 1922 – December 31, 2021) was an American actress and comedian, with the longest television career of any entertainer, spanning 80 years. Regarded as a pioneer of television, she was one of the first women to have control both in front of and behind the camera and is recognized as the first woman to produce a sitcom (Life with Elizabeth), which contributed to her receiving the honorary title Mayor of Hollywood in 1955. White was known for her award-winning roles as Sue Ann Nivens on The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1973–77) and Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls (1985–92) – the Writers Guild of America has included both sitcoms in its list of the 101 Best Written TV Series of All Time – and Elka Ostrovsky on Hot in Cleveland (2010–15). A staple guest of many American game shows such as Password, Match Game, Hollywood Squares and The $25,000 Pyramid, White was dubbed the 'First Lady of Game Shows' and became the first woman to receive an Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host in 1983 for the show Just Men! She was also known for her appearances on Boston Legal, Mama's Family, and Saturday Night Live. White received eight Emmy Awards in various categories, three American Comedy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Grammy Award. She also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and is a Television Hall of Fame inductee.
Acted in 113
2020s
- 2022
Golden Girls 3033
Rose Nylund (voice) (archive sound) · 1 episode
- 2021
Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls
Rose Nylund
2010s
- 2019
Forky Asks a Question
Bitey White (voice) · 1 episode
- 2016
- 2014
- 2012
- 2011
The Lost Valentine
Caroline Thomas
- 2010
The Women of SNL
Florence Dusty (archive footage)
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
Sea Tales
Movie
- 2006
Gameshow Marathon
TV
- 2005
The Third Wish
Lettie
Annie's Point
Annie Eason
- 2004
- 2003
Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt
Woman in window
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
Rose Nylund (archive footage)
- 2002
- 2001
The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie
Grandma Sophie (voice)
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
The Lionhearts
(voice) · 5 episodes
- 1997
- 1996
The Story of Santa Claus
Gretchen Claus (voice)
A Weekend in the Country
Martha
- 1995
Live from Broadway: Hello, Dolly!
Movie
Maybe This Time
Shirley Sullivan · 18 episodes
- 1993
- 1992
- 1991
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Betty White
- 1987
ALF Loves a Mystery
Aunt Harriet
- 1986
- 1985
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
Movie
- 1984
- 1983
- 1982
Eunice
Ellen
- 1981
Best of the West
Amanda Tremaine · 1 episode
- 1980
The Gossip Columnist
Betty White
1970s
- 1979
Before and After
Anita
The Best Place to Be
Sally Cantrell
- 1978
Snavely
Gladys Snavely
With This Ring
Evelyn Harris
A Different Approach
Movie
- 1977
The Betty White Show
Joyce Whitman · 14 episodes
- 1976
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
Miss Halloween
The Jacksons
Ella misma · 1 episode
- 1975
- 1971
Vanished
TV Hostess · 2 episodes
- 1970
1960s
- 1963
- 1962
Scene of the Crime
Betty Swan
Advise & Consent
Senator Bessie Adams
1950s
- 1957
Date with the Angels
TV
- 1955
- 1953
Life with Elizabeth
Elizabeth · 36 episodes
Produced 1
1950s
- 1953
Life with Elizabeth
Producer
Created 1
1970s
- 1971
Appearances64
2020s
- 2025
Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration
Self (archive footage)
- 2023
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2022
Betty White: Pure Gold
Self
Celebrating Betty White: America's Golden Girl
Self
Betty White: A Celebration
Self
- 2021
The Golden Girls: Ageless
Self (archive footage)
2010s
- 2018
Betty White: First Lady of Television
Self
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2013
Letters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy
Self - Narrator (voice)
- 2012
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
- 2006
- 2005
Lipstick & Dynamite
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2003
Celebrities Uncensored
Self · 1 episode
The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments
Self / Rose Nylund
- 2002
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
Self (archive footage)
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Self
1990s
- 1999
Teen Choice Awards
Self · 1 episode
- 1998
- 1996
- 1993
- 1992
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
Self
- 1991
Doris Day: A Sentimental Journey
Self
Mary Tyler Moore: The 20th Anniversary Show
Herself
- 1990
Night of 100 Stars III
Self
1980s
- 1989
Hanna-Barbera's 50th
Self
- 1988
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Self
- 1987
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
Self
- 1986
Walt Disney World 15th Anniversary
Self
- 1983
The Unpredictable Pudgy!
Herself
- 1982
- 1980
The Big Show
Self · 1 episode
1970s
- 1977
The John Davidson Christmas Special
Herself
- 1976
- 1975
- 1974
- 1973
- 1971
1960s
- 1967
- 1962
- 1961
1950s
- 1957
- 1954
- 1953
- 1950
