Estelle Getty
Date of Birth: July 25, 1923
Date of Death: July 22, 2008 (84)
Birth Place: New York, NY, USA
Latest News on Estelle Getty:
- Golden Girls Stage Comedy THE LAUGHS CONTINUE Heads to Thousand Oaks This OctoberJun 9, 2025
- FINDING NEVERLAND Regional Premiere & More Set for OFC Creations Theatre 'Broadway In Brighton' 2025-2026 SeasonMar 31, 2025
- Garrett Clayton as 'The Grinch' and More Set for OFC Creations 25-26 SeasonMar 31, 2025
BIO
Estelle Gettleman, known professionally as Estelle Getty, was an American actress and comedian best known for her portrayal of Sophia Petrillo on The Golden Girls, for which she won a Golden Globe Award.
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Estelle Getty
Connection
Movies
Team-Mates
[ 1978 ] Teacher
[ 1978 ] Teacher
Tootsie
[ 1982 ] Middle-Aged Woman
[ 1982 ] Middle-Aged Woman
Deadly Force
[ 1983 ] Gussie
[ 1983 ] Gussie
Mask
[ 1985 ] Evelyn
[ 1985 ] Evelyn
Mannequin
[ 1987 ] Claire Timkin
[ 1987 ] Claire Timkin
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
[ 1992 ] Tutti
[ 1992 ] Tutti
Stuart Little
[ 1999 ] Grandma Estelle
[ 1999 ] Grandma Estelle
The Million Dollar Kid
[ 2000 ] Sister Rosanne
[ 2000 ] Sister Rosanne
TV Shows
Empty Nest
Sophia Petrillo
Sophia Petrillo
The Golden Girls
Sophia Petrillo
Sophia Petrillo
The Golden Palace
Sophia Petrillo
Sophia Petrillo
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 1982 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Estelle Getty, Torch Song Trilogy
Videos
VIDEO: James Corden Asks Jamie Dornan if He'd Ever Do a Musical
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-03-02 10:03:42
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News
Golden Girls Stage Comedy THE LAUGHS CONTINUE Heads to Thousand Oaks This October
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2025
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue, a new unauthorized stage comedy based on the classic sitcom, will play the Kavli Theatre at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 7:00 PM.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2025
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue, a new unauthorized stage comedy based on the classic sitcom, will play the Kavli Theatre at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 7:00 PM.
FINDING NEVERLAND Regional Premiere & More Set for OFC Creations Theatre 'Broadway In Brighton' 2025-2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2025
OFC Creations Theatre has announced the 2025-2026 Broadway in Brighton Series, back for a third year, after last season's lineup featured Tony and Emmy nominated actors from Hollywood and Broadway.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2025
OFC Creations Theatre has announced the 2025-2026 Broadway in Brighton Series, back for a third year, after last season's lineup featured Tony and Emmy nominated actors from Hollywood and Broadway.
Garrett Clayton as 'The Grinch' and More Set for OFC Creations 25-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025
OFC Creations Theatre has revealed the 2025-2026 Broadway in Brighton Series, back for a third year. OFC's Broadway in Brighton Series is comprised of six professional musical productions. See full programming and learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025
OFC Creations Theatre has revealed the 2025-2026 Broadway in Brighton Series, back for a third year. OFC's Broadway in Brighton Series is comprised of six professional musical productions. See full programming and learn more!
Review: THE GOLDEN GIRLS LIVE: THE CHRISTMAS EPISODES at Curran Theatre
by Steve Murray - Dec 8, 2024
What did our critic think of THE GOLDEN GIRLS LIVE: THE CHRISTMAS EPISODES at Curran Theatre?
by Steve Murray - Dec 8, 2024
What did our critic think of THE GOLDEN GIRLS LIVE: THE CHRISTMAS EPISODES at Curran Theatre?
Cindy Fee to Perform at Opening Weekend of THE GOLDEN GIRLS LIVE: THE CHRISTMAS EPISODES
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2024
Cindy Fee—the voice of The Golden Girls theme song, “Thank You for Being a Friend”—will perform at the opening weekend of The Golden Girls Live: The Christmas Episodes at BroadwaySF's Curran Theatre. Patrons attending performances on December 6, 7, and 8 will get the opportunity to see Fee perform the iconic theme song live from the Curran Theatre stage.
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2024
Cindy Fee—the voice of The Golden Girls theme song, “Thank You for Being a Friend”—will perform at the opening weekend of The Golden Girls Live: The Christmas Episodes at BroadwaySF's Curran Theatre. Patrons attending performances on December 6, 7, and 8 will get the opportunity to see Fee perform the iconic theme song live from the Curran Theatre stage.
THE GOLDEN GIRLS LIVE: THE CHRISTMAS EPISODES To Open at BroadwaySF's Curran Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 26, 2024
The Golden Girls Live: The Christmas Episodes—is making a grand move from the intimate setting of the Victoria Theatre to the historic Curran Theatre.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 26, 2024
The Golden Girls Live: The Christmas Episodes—is making a grand move from the intimate setting of the Victoria Theatre to the historic Curran Theatre.
Harvey Fierstein's TORCH SONG to be Presented at Marin Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2024
Marin Theatre Company will close out its 2023/24 season with Torch Song, the seminal comic drama by Harvey Fierstein, directed by Evren Odcikin. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2024
Marin Theatre Company will close out its 2023/24 season with Torch Song, the seminal comic drama by Harvey Fierstein, directed by Evren Odcikin. Learn how to purchase tickets.
OFC Creations Theatre to Present SHE HAS RISEN: THE GOLDEN GIRLS MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2024
OFC Creations will present the return of the Rochester Golden Girls with a brand-new show. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2024
OFC Creations will present the return of the Rochester Golden Girls with a brand-new show. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Review: THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LOST EPISODES VOLUME 4: THE HALLOWEEN EDITION at O'Connell And Company
by Michael Rabice - Oct 20, 2023
When you mix a gaggle of sassy drag queens with one of the most successful sitcom female casts of the the last century, the alchemy that results seems like a no brainer. And when Blanche, Dorothy, Sophia and Rose are those beloved ladies, audiences clamor for more time with their favorite ladies. For your enjoyment, O' Connell and Company along with Todd Warfield present 'THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LOST EPISODES VOLUME 4: The Halloween Edition.'
by Michael Rabice - Oct 20, 2023
When you mix a gaggle of sassy drag queens with one of the most successful sitcom female casts of the the last century, the alchemy that results seems like a no brainer. And when Blanche, Dorothy, Sophia and Rose are those beloved ladies, audiences clamor for more time with their favorite ladies. For your enjoyment, O' Connell and Company along with Todd Warfield present 'THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LOST EPISODES VOLUME 4: The Halloween Edition.'
Review: THE GOLDEN GIRLS : A PARODY at Roxy's Downtown
by Susan Guntly - Oct 3, 2023
What did our critic think of THE GOLDEN GIRLS : A PARODY at Roxy's Downtown?
by Susan Guntly - Oct 3, 2023
What did our critic think of THE GOLDEN GIRLS : A PARODY at Roxy's Downtown?
THE GOLDEN GIRLS LIVE: THE HOLIDAY EPISODES Returns to the Victoria Theater in November
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2023
Now in it’s 18th year, The eagerly-awaited San Francisco tradition, The Golden Girls Live: The Holiday Episodes, will return to the Victoria Theater, Opening November 30th. Directed by D’Arcy Drollinger
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2023
Now in it’s 18th year, The eagerly-awaited San Francisco tradition, The Golden Girls Live: The Holiday Episodes, will return to the Victoria Theater, Opening November 30th. Directed by D’Arcy Drollinger
'Golden Girls' Fan Convention GOLDEN-CON Books Ginger Minj, 'Golden Gals' Headliners
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2023
'RuPaul's Drag Race' luminary Ginger Minj can lean on her own southern accent when she brings her version of sex positive southern belle Blanche Deveraux to Golden-Con, a three day fan convention which organizers boast is 'the world's largest event for 'Golden Girls' fans.'
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2023
'RuPaul's Drag Race' luminary Ginger Minj can lean on her own southern accent when she brings her version of sex positive southern belle Blanche Deveraux to Golden-Con, a three day fan convention which organizers boast is 'the world's largest event for 'Golden Girls' fans.'
THE GOLDEN GIRLS LIVE: ON STAGE! is Coming to Chelsea Table + Stage This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2022
CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present The Golden Girls Live: On Stage! on Saturday, September 24 at 9:30 PM. The show was created almost twenty years ago by Peter Mac and John Mac as a loving drag tribute to everyone's favorite sitcom.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2022
CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present The Golden Girls Live: On Stage! on Saturday, September 24 at 9:30 PM. The show was created almost twenty years ago by Peter Mac and John Mac as a loving drag tribute to everyone's favorite sitcom.
VIDEO: James Corden Asks Jamie Dornan if He'd Ever Do a Musical
by Sarah Leiber - Mar 2, 2021
James Corden connects with Jamie Dornan and learns he's been living with (and raising) an incredible motivational force: his 7-year-old daughter who makes and posts signs around their home.
by Sarah Leiber - Mar 2, 2021
James Corden connects with Jamie Dornan and learns he's been living with (and raising) an incredible motivational force: his 7-year-old daughter who makes and posts signs around their home.
TORCH SONG Comes To The Ensemble Company This December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2020
Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song, the revised edition of his Tony-winning classic Torch Song Trilogy, will come to The Ensemble Company (in residence at Penguin Point Productions) to close out its 2020 season this December.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2020
Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song, the revised edition of his Tony-winning classic Torch Song Trilogy, will come to The Ensemble Company (in residence at Penguin Point Productions) to close out its 2020 season this December.
BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest Television Episodes of All Time - from I LOVE LUCY to BETTER CALL SAUL
by Peter Nason - Apr 22, 2020
BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best TV episodes from the 1950's to 2020; see if your favorites made the list!
by Peter Nason - Apr 22, 2020
BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best TV episodes from the 1950's to 2020; see if your favorites made the list!
Little Theatre Of Norfolk To Perform The Commedia RAPUNZEL In The Liverpool International Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2020
In 1992, a small fishing town in Nova Scotia, Canada launched the Liverpool International Theatre Festival, hoping to attract tourism. Little Theatre of Norfolk will perform there this fall under director John B. Gillis, who lived in Nova Scotia back when the festival first formed. Gillis took a few moments away from directing and fundraising to tell us about the theatre festival and the show he's bringing there, The Commedia Rapunzel.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2020
In 1992, a small fishing town in Nova Scotia, Canada launched the Liverpool International Theatre Festival, hoping to attract tourism. Little Theatre of Norfolk will perform there this fall under director John B. Gillis, who lived in Nova Scotia back when the festival first formed. Gillis took a few moments away from directing and fundraising to tell us about the theatre festival and the show he's bringing there, The Commedia Rapunzel.
THE GOLDEN GIRLS A LOVING DRAG PARODY LOST CHRISTMAS EPISODE Now Playing At Producers Club
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2019
Deck the halls with those Golden Girls we all love, The Golden Girls Live A Loving Pardoy, celebrates the holidays with a lost episode.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2019
Deck the halls with those Golden Girls we all love, The Golden Girls Live A Loving Pardoy, celebrates the holidays with a lost episode.
A VERY GOLDEN GIRLS CHRISTMAS Will Come to The Ringwald Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2019
Opening November 22nd, 2019 at The Ringwald Theatre in Ferndale, A Very Golden Girls Christmas: An Unauthorized Parody is a delightful mash-up of some of your favorite episodes of the beloved sit-com. This holiday, spend an evening with Rose, Blanche, Sophia, and Dorothy!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2019
Opening November 22nd, 2019 at The Ringwald Theatre in Ferndale, A Very Golden Girls Christmas: An Unauthorized Parody is a delightful mash-up of some of your favorite episodes of the beloved sit-com. This holiday, spend an evening with Rose, Blanche, Sophia, and Dorothy!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Estelle Getty been in?
Estelle Getty has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Estelle Getty been in?
Estelle Getty has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Estelle Getty been nominated for?
Estelle Getty has been nominated for the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for her role in "Torch Song Trilogy".
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