[PAR] [TLE] Estelle Getty [SEP] Estelle Getty (née Scher; also known as Estelle Gettleman; July 25, 1923 – July 22, 2008) was an American actress and comedian, who appeared in film, television, and theatre.  She was 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. [PAR] [TLE] The Golden Girls (season 1) [SEP] The first season of the American television comedy series The Golden Girls originally aired on NBC in the United States between September 14, 1985 and May 10, 1986.  Created by television writer Susan Harris, the series was produced by Witt/Thomas/Harris Productions and Touchstone Television.  It stars Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, Betty White, and Estelle Getty as the main characters Dorothy Zbornak, Blanche Devereaux, Rose Nylund, and Sophia Petrillo.  The series revolves around the lives of four elderly women living together in a house in Miami.
[PAR] [TLE] Estelle Getty [ SEP ] Estelle Getty ( née Scher ; also known as Estelle Gettleman ; July 25 , 1923 – July 22 , 2008 ) was an American actress and comedian , who appeared in film , television , and theatre . She was 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 . [PAR] [TLE] The Golden Girls ( season 1 ) [ SEP ] The first season of the American television comedy series The Golden Girls originally aired on NBC in the United States between September 14 , 1985 and May 10 , 1986 . Created by television writer Susan Harris , the series was produced by Witt / Thomas / Harris Productions and Touchstone Television . It stars Bea Arthur , Rue McClanahan , Betty White , and Estelle Getty as the main characters Dorothy Zbornak , Blanche Devereaux , Rose Nylund , and Sophia Petrillo . The series revolves around the lives of four elderly women living together in a house in Miami .
What is the name of this American actress and comedian, who appeared in film, television, and theatre, and who starred in The Golden Girls as Sophia?
What is the name of this American actress and comedian , who appeared in film , television , and theatre , and who starred in The Golden Girls as Sophia ?
Estelle Getty
Estelle Getty