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Estelle Gettleman (née Scher; July 25, 1923 – July 22, 2008), known professionally as Estelle Getty, was an American actress and comedienne. She was best known for her portrayal of Sophia Petrillo on The Golden Girls (1985–92), for which she won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy and a Primetime ...
Estelle Getty (1923-2008) was an American actress best known for playing Sophia Petrillo on The Golden Girls. She started her career in Yiddish theater and later won an Emmy and two American Comedy Awards for her role.
- January 1, 1
- Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- January 1, 1
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Estelle Getty was in her 60s when she auditioned for the role of Sophia, a sarcastic and crusty mother of Dorothy Zbornak. She failed her first two auditions because she didn't look old enough, but she convinced the makeup artist to transform her into the iconic character.
Estelle Getty was a character actress who played Sophia Petrillo on The Golden Girls and other shows. She started her career in Yiddish theater and became a star at age 62 after Harvey Fierstein wrote a role for her in Torch Song Trilogy.
- Actress, Soundtrack
- July 22, 2008
- July 25, 1923
Jun 12, 2023 · See how Estelle Getty, who played Sophia Petrillo in the hit TV show “The Golden Girls,” looked when she was young. These photos show her as a vibrant woman with dreams of making it in Hollywood before she became a star.
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Sep 30, 2021 · NBC//Getty Images. When you think of The Golden Girls, the iconic images of Beatrice (aka Bea) Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty in their Miami pad likely pop into your brain ...
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