ESTELLE GETTY

(1923 - 2008) 85

STAGE / TELEVISION ACTOR

Wikipedia Profile

Estelle Getty, the diminutive actress who spent 40 years struggling for success before landing a role of a lifetime in 1985 as the sarcastic octogenarian Sophia on TV's "The Golden Girls," died Tuesday at her Hollywood home. She was 84. Full Article (Variety)

AWARDS

Emmy Awards (1 win, 7 nominations):

  • 1985-86: Comedy Supporting Actress, The Golden Girls (Nominee)
  • 1986-87: Comedy Supporting Actress, The Golden Girls (Nominee)
  • 1987-88: Comedy Supporting Actress, The Golden Girls (Winner)
  • 1988-89: Comedy Supporting Actress, The Golden Girls (Nominee)
  • 1989-90: Comedy Supporting Actress, The Golden Girls (Nominee)
  • 1990-91: Comedy Supporting Actress, The Golden Girls (Nominee)
  • 1991-92: Comedy Supporting Actress, The Golden Girls (Nominee)

Golden Globe Awards (1 win, 3 nominations):

  • 1985: Comedy/Musical TV Actress, The Golden Girls (Winner)
  • 1986: Comedy/Musical TV Actress, The Golden Girls (Nominee)
  • 1991: Comedy/Musical TV Actress, The Golden Girls (Nominee)

Drama Desk Awards:

  • 1982: Featured Actress, Torch Song Trilogy (Nominee)

NOTED WORKS

For a full filmography, visit: Internet Movie Database Profile

Movies:

  • Mannequin (1987)
  • Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992)
  • Stuart Little (1999)

Television Series:

  • The Golden Girls (1985-92)
  • The Golden Palace (1992-93)
  • Various Guest Appearances (1984-00)

Theatre:

  • Torch Song Trilogy (1982)