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. Description above from the Wikipedia a...
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Complete Filmography
Sly
2023
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
His love of film began as an escape from a rocky childhood. From underdog to Hollywood legend, Sylvester Stallone tells his story in this documentary.
Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls
2022
as Sophia Petrillo
Celebrate The Golden Girls with a special screening of some of the most memorable episodes from the series. Featured episodes include: The Competitio...
Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls
2021
as Sophia Petrillo
For the first time on the big screen, celebrate The Golden Girls with a special screening of some of the most memorable episodes from the series.
The Golden Girls: Ageless
2021
as Self (archive footage)
During seven years of cheesecake and massive laughs, "The Golden Girls" was TV's unlikeliest hit; pairing three seasoned TV pros and one small-screen ...
Betty White: First Lady of Television
2018
as Self (archive Footage)
The definitive look at Betty White's life and career. As the only authorized documentary on Betty ever made, this film is packed with hilarious clips ...
The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments
2003
as Sophia Petrillo (archive footage)
A 90-minute special reuniting the main cast of the American sitcom, "The Golden Girls", where they share their favorite moments from the show, behind-...
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
2003
as Sophia Petrillo (archive footage)
Lifetime's "Intimate Portrait" series shines a spotlight on the Golden Girls -- Bea Arthur, Betty White, Estelle Getty and Rue McClanahan -- with a co...
The Million Dollar Kid
2000
as Sister Rosanne
The Hunter family has hit the jackpot--scoring a winning 50 million dollar lottery ticket! But when the ticket is lost on the way to cashing it in, th...
Stuart Little
1999
as Grandma Estelle
When the Littles adopt Stuart, the mouse, George is initially unwelcoming to his new brother, and the family cat, Snowbell, is even less enthusiastic....
The Sissy Duckling
1999
as Mrs. Hennypecker (voice)
Elmer, a sensitive duckling whose schoolmates tease him. However, after his unusual talents help him save a life, the other members of the flock learn...
A Match Made in Heaven
1997
as Betty Weston
A dying widow plays matchmaker to her 32-year-old unmarried son and sets him up with a nurse that she meets.
Young at Heart: Body Conditioning with Estelle
1993
as Self
Estelle Getty, from "The Golden Girls" TV show, presents a complete body conditioning workout that's safe, effective and so much fun you'll hardly kno...
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
1992
as Tutti Bomowski
A tough police sergeant's mother comes to visit him, and promptly starts trying to fix up his life, much to his embarrassment. For his birthday she bu...
Night of 100 Stars III
1990
as Self
A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.
The Earth Day Special
1990
as Sophia Petrillo
The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990. Sponsored by Time Warner, the two hour s...
Mickey's 60th Birthday
1988
as Self
This film combines live action/original animation and library animation. Mickey steals a magic hat from a Sorcerer and is put under a spell by the ang...
Mannequin
1987
as Claire Prince Timkin
Jonathan Switcher, an unemployed artist, finds a job as an assistant window dresser for a department store. When Jonathan happens upon a beautiful man...
Copacabana
1985
as Bella Stern
In 1948, aspiring songwriter Tony works as a bar pianist; he meets aspiring star Lola, and is immediately smitten. At Manhattan's Copacabana lounge, t...
Mask
1985
as Evelyn
A boy with a massive facial skull deformity and his biker gang mother attempt to live as normal a life as possible under the circumstances.
Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story
1984
Before stalking was a well-known crime in North America, there was Theresa Saldana's story. A drifter from the U.K., Arthur Jackson, flies to the U.S....
No Man's Land
1984
as Eurol Muller
Sheriff Stella Stevens uses her wiles and the help of her three resourceful daughters -- one by each of her previous husbands -- to rope in a notoriou...
Deadly Force
1983
as Gussie
Stoney Cooper, a former Los Angeles police officer, is at a low point in his life. Kicked off the force because of his anti-authority attitude, he now...
Tootsie
1982
as Middle-Aged Woman
When struggling, out of work actor Michael Dorsey secretly adopts a female alter ego – Dorothy Michaels – in order to land a part in a daytime drama, ...
Team-Mates
1978
as Teacher
Vicki Mason, a high school senior, decides to prove a point by trying out for the school football team