Estelle Getty

Birth Name:

Estelle Getty

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

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

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

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