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Betty White

Birth Name:
Betty Marion White
Birth Place:
Oak Park, Illinois, United States
Profession
Actress, Soundtrack, Producer, Writer
Betty White

Fast Facts

  • Advocates for animal rights organizations including the Los Angeles Zoo Commission and the Morris Animal Foundation
  • Awarded an honorary degree from Washington State University in 2011 for her history of advocating for animal rights
  • Worked as an assistant at a local TV station before making her debut in "Live with Elizabeth․"
  • Wrote and starred in her eighth-grade graduation play
  • Quote: "I'm a workaholic, and I've long since given up trying to get over that․"
  • Quote: "People say, 'But Betty, Facebook is a great way to connect with old friends․' Well, at my age, if I want to connect with old friends, I need a Ouija Board․"
  • Best known for playing Rose Nylund in "The Golden Girls" and Elka Ostrovsky in "Hot in Cleveland․"
  • Regained popular recognition at age 87 after appearing in "The Proposal" and a popular 2010 Super Bowl ad
  • Hosted "Saturday Night Live" in 2010 at age 88, becoming the oldest person to ever host on the series
  • Was made an honorary forest ranger by the USDA Forest Service in 2010, fulfilling a long-held childhood dream

Awards

  • 1952Emmy - Most Outstanding Female Personality:Winner
  • 1975Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Winner
  • 1976Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Winner
  • 1977Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 1983Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Host or Hostess in a Game or Audience Participation Show:Winner
  • 1984Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Host or Hostess in a Game or Audience Participation Show:Nominated
  • 1986Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
  • 1986Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Winner
  • 1987American Comedy Award - Funniest Female Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication:Winner
  • 1987Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
  • 1987Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 1987Q Award - Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series:Winner
  • 1988Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
  • 1988Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 1988Q Award - Best Actress in a Quality Comedy Series:Winner
  • 1989Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
  • 1989Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 1990American Comedy Award - Funniest Female Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication:Nominated
  • 1990Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 1991Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 1992Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 1996Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series:Winner
  • 1997Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2000American Comedy Award - Funniest Female Guest Appearance in a TV Series:Winner
  • 2000OFTA Television Award - Best Actress in a New Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2003Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2003TV Land Award - Quintessential Non-Traditional Family:Winner
  • 2004Gold Derby TV Award - Drama Guest Actress:Nominated
  • 2004Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series:Nominated
  • 2004Groundbreaking ShowWinner
  • 2008Pop Culture AwardWinner
  • 2009Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2010Gold Derby TV Award - Drama Guest Actress of the Decade:Nominated
  • 2010Gold Derby TV Award - Variety Performer:Winner
  • 2010INOCA TV - Best Guest Actress in a Drama or Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2010MTV Movie Award - Best WTF Moment:Nominated
  • 2010OFTA Television Award - Best Female Performance in a Fiction Program:Winner
  • 2010Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series:Winner
  • 2010Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie: Female Scene Stealer:Nominated
  • 2010Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie: Dance:Winner
  • 2011Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series:Winner
  • 2011Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2011Gold Derby TV Award - TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actress:Nominated
  • 2011Gracie - Outstanding Female Lead in a Comedy Series:Winner
  • 2011OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2011People's Choice Award - Favorite TV Guest Star:Nominated
  • 2011Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2012Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series:Winner
  • 2012Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
  • 2012Gold Derby TV Award - Reality Host:Winner
  • 2012Grace Award - Most Inspirational Television Acting:Nominated
  • 2012Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program:Nominated
  • 2013Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2013Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program:Nominated
  • 2014Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program:Nominated
  • 2015Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Reality Host:Nominated
  • 2022OFTA TV Hall of Fame - Character:Winner
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