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Estelle Getty Biography

Birth Name:Estelle Getty

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for the 1982 Drama Desk Award for her work in "Torch Song Trilogy․"
  • Was inspired to become an actress at the age of four when she witnessed a vaudeville show at the New York Academy of Music
  • Quote: "If love means never having to say you're sorry, then marriage means always having to say everything twice․"
  • Often takes on the role of elderly, motherly characters
  • Despite being associated with the Democratic Party, she was actually a staunch supporter of the Republican Party
  • Originally lost out on a part in "Golden Girls" because she was deemed too young for the part, but she landed the role after hiring a makeup artist to add 20 years to her facial features

Awards

  • 1986Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: winner
  • 1986Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1987American Comedy Award-Funniest Female Performer in a TV Series (Leading Role) Network, Cable or Syndication: nominated
  • 1987Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 1987Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1988Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 1989Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1990Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1991American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series: winner
  • 1991Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1992American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Female Performer in a TV Series: winner
  • 1992Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 1992Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1993Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2003TV Land Award-Quintessential Non-Traditional Family: winner
  • 2004TV Land Award-Favorite "Big, Bad Momma": nominated
  • 2022OFTA TV Hall of Fame-Character: winner