Betty White

Born · January 17, 1922

Died · December 31, 2021 (99 years old)

Known For: Acting

Place of Birth: Oak Park, Illinois, USA

Bio

Betty Marion White Ludden (January 17, 1922 - December 31, 2021) was an American actress and comedian, with the longest television career of any entertainer, spanning 80 years. Regarded as a pioneer of television, she was one of the first women to have control both in front of and behind the camera and is recognized as the first woman to produce a sitcom (Life with Elizabeth), which contributed to her receiving the honorary title Mayor of Hollywood in 1955. White was known for her award-winning roles as Sue Ann Nivens on The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1973–77) and Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls (1985–92) – the Writers Guild of America has included both sitcoms in its list of the 101 Best Written TV Series of All Time – and Elka Ostrovsky on Hot in Cleveland (2010–15). A staple guest of many American game shows such as Password, Match Game, Hollywood Squares and The $25,000 Pyramid, White was dubbed the 'First Lady of Game Shows' and became the first woman to receive an Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host in 1983 for the show Just Men! She was also known for her appearances on Boston Legal, Mama's Family, and Saturday Night Live. White received eight Emmy Awards in various categories, three American Comedy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Grammy Award. She also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and is a Television Hall of Fame inductee.

Known for

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

8.4

2023

Golden Girls 3033

Rose Nylund (voice) (archive sound) · (1 episode)

10.0

2022

Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls

Rose Nylund

9.8

2022

Betty White: Pure Gold

Self

10.0

2022

Celebrating Betty White: America's Golden Girl

Self

9.5

2022

Betty White: A Celebration

Self

8.0

2022

Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls

Rose Nylund

10.0

2021

The Golden Girls: Ageless

Self (archive footage)

10.0

2021

Forky Asks a Question: What Is Love?

Bitey White (voice)

6.3

2019

Trouble

Mrs. Vanderhoozie (voice)

6.6

2019

Toy Story 4

Bitey White (voice)

7.5

2019

Betty White: First Lady of Television

Self

7.5

2018

If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast

Self

7.1

2017

The History of Comedy

Self · (14 episodes)

6.6

2017

To Tell the Truth

Self - Panelist · (6 episodes)

6.3

2016

Crowded

Sandy · (1 episode)

6.1

2016

The Late Late Show with James Corden

Self · (1 episode)

5.3

2015

The Late Late Show with James Corden

Self - Guest · (1 episode)

5.3

2015

Betty White Goes Wild

Self

7.0

2013

Letters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy

Narrator (voice)

6.6

2013

The Client List

Ruth Hudson · (1 episode)

6.7

2012

Betty White: Champion for Animals

Herself

0.0

2012

The Lorax

Grammy Norma (voice)

6.5

2012

Inside Comedy

Self · (1 episode)

6.0

2012

Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute to America's Golden Girl

Self

6.0

2012

Betty White's Off Their Rockers

Self - Host · (30 episodes)

6.8

2012

The Lost Valentine

Caroline Thomas

7.0

2011

Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa

Mrs. Claus (voice)

6.5

2010

Conan

Self · (1 episode)

7.1

2010

The Women of SNL

Florence Dusty (archive footage)

7.3

2010

Pound Puppies

Agatha McLeish (voice) · (13 episodes)

5.2

2010

You Again

Grandma Bunny

6.3

2010

Hot in Cleveland

Elka Ostrovsky · (128 episodes)

7.4

2010

The Middle

Mrs. Nethercott · (1 episode)

7.6

2009

Community

Professor June Bauer · (2 episodes)

8.0

2009

Glenn Martin, DDS

(2 episodes)

5.6

2009

Part Two: The Warm Mission

Betty (voice)

3.0

2009

The Proposal

Grandma Annie

7.2

2009

Love n' Dancing

5.6

2009

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Self · (1 episode)

6.0

2009

Million Dollar Password

(2 episodes)

0.0

2008

Back to the Grind

(1 episode)

0.0

2007

Sea Tales

0.0

2007

30 Rock

Betty White · (1 episode)

7.4

2006

Ugly Betty

Betty White · (1 episode)

6.3

2006

Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner

Self - Roaster

6.5

2006

Gameshow Marathon

(1 episode)

0.0

2006

My Name Is Earl

Griselda Weezmer · (1 episode)

7.7

2005

Bones

Dr. Beth Mayer · (2 episodes)

8.2

2005

Lipstick & Dynamite

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

6.0

2005

The Third Wish

Lettie

2.2

2005

Annie's Point

Annie Eason

6.0

2005

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

Self · (3 episodes)

6.8

2005

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

CBS Nurse · (1 episode)

6.8

2005

Boston Legal

Catherine Piper · (16 episodes)

7.9

2004

Complete Savages

Mrs. Riley · (2 episodes)

6.6

2004

Joey

Mrs. Bly · (1 episode)

6.3

2004

Father of the Pride

Grandma Wilson (voice) (uncredited) · (1 episode)

4.8

2004

Stealing Christmas

Emily Sutton

4.8

2003

I'm with Her

(1 episode)

6.6

2003

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Self · (6 episodes)

5.7

2003

Comedy Central Roasts

Self · (1 episode)

6.5

2003

Celebrities Uncensored

Self · (1 episode)

2.5

2003

The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments

Self / Rose Nylund

7.3

2003

Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt

Woman in window

5.7

2003

Bringing Down the House

Mrs. Kline

6.0

2003

The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series

Rose Nylund (archive footage)

9.4

2003

The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s

0.0

2002

Everwood

Carol Roberts · (2 episodes)

7.5

2002

The Mary Tyler Moore Reunion

Self

0.0

2002

NBC 75th Anniversary Special

Self

0.0

2002

The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

Mrs. Doolin (voice) · (1 episode)

8.0

2001

The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie

Grandma Sophie (voice)

7.0

2001

The Retrievers

Mrs. Krisper

5.0

2001

My Wife and Kids

(1 episode)

7.4

2001

Whispers: An Elephant's Tale

Round (voice)

5.5

2000

Tom Sawyer

Aunt Polly (voice)

6.1

2000

Malcolm in the Middle

Sylvia · (1 episode)

8.5

2000

The Early Show

Self - Guest · (1 episode)

5.7

1999

The Story of Us

Lillian Jordan

6.1

1999

Ladies Man

Mitzi Stiles · (30 episodes)

7.2

1999

Teen Choice Awards

Self · (1 episode)

10.0

1999

Lake Placid

Mrs. Delores Bickerman

5.9

1999

Family Guy

Betty White (voice) · (1 episode)

7.4

1999

Providence

Julianna · (1 episode)

6.5

1999

Noddy: Anything Can Happen at Christmas

Annabelle / Mrs. Santa Claus

3.0

1998

Holy Man

Betty White

5.3

1998

L.A. Doctors

Mrs. Brooks · (1 episode)

7.0

1998

The Lionhearts

(voice) · (5 episodes)

2.0

1998

Hollywood Squares

(5 episodes)

6.5

1998

The Wild Thornberrys

Sophie Hunter (voice) · (7 episodes)

6.9

1998

Hercules

Hestia · (0 episode)

6.8

1998

Noddy

Annabelle · (1 episode)

6.0

1998

That '70s Show

Bea Sigurdson · (4 episodes)

7.9

1998

Dennis the Menace Strikes Again!

Martha Wilson

5.4

1998

Hard Rain

Doreen Sears

5.8

1998

Ally McBeal

Dr. Shirley Flott · (1 episode)

6.6

1997

The Practice

Catherine Piper · (3 episodes)

7.7

1997

King of the Hill

Dorothy / Ellen (voice) · (1 episode)

7.3

1997

King of the Hill

Delia (voice) · (1 episode)

7.3

1997

The Story of Santa Claus

Gretchen Claus (voice)

6.5

1996

Treasury of Children's Stories

0.0

1996

Suddenly Susan

Midge Haber · (1 episode)

5.7

1996

The Daily Show

Self · (2 episodes)

6.4

1996

A Weekend in the Country

Martha

3.5

1996

Live from Broadway: Hello, Dolly!

0.0

1995

Maybe This Time

Shirley Sullivan · (18 episodes)

7.3

1995

The Naked Truth

Betty White · (2 episodes)

6.4

1995

Intimate Portrait

Self · (4 episodes)

4.5

1993

Diagnosis: Murder

Dora Sloan · (1 episode)

7.1

1993

The John Larroquette Show

Betty White · (1 episode)

6.7

1993

The Golden Palace

Rose Nylund · (24 episodes)

6.2

1992

Bob

Sylvia Schmidt · (8 episodes)

7.3

1992

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

(1 episode)

5.4

1992

Chance of a Lifetime

Evelyn Eglin

5.2

1991

Doris Day: A Sentimental Journey

Self

0.0

1991

Mary Tyler Moore: The 20th Anniversary Show

Herself

6.0

1991

Night of 100 Stars III

Self

4.0

1990

The Earth Day Special

Rose Nylund

7.6

1990

Carol & Company

Trisha Durant · (1 episode)

6.0

1990

The Simpsons

Betty White (voice) · (2 episodes)

8.0

1989

Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy

Self

0.0

1989

Hanna-Barbera's 50th

Self

9.2

1989

Mickey's 60th Birthday

Self

6.8

1988

Empty Nest

Rose Nylund · (3 episodes)

5.8

1988

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

Self - Guest · (1 episode)

5.6

1988

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

Betty White

0.0

1988

Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC

Self

6.0

1988

ALF Loves a Mystery

Aunt Harriet

6.3

1987

Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood

Self

7.5

1987

Wordplay

Self - Celebrity Panelist · (5 episodes)

0.5

1986

Walt Disney World 15th Anniversary

Self

8.0

1986

Matlock

(1 episode)

7.1

1986

The Golden Girls

Rose Nylund · (180 episodes)

7.5

1985

Who's the Boss?

(2 episodes)

7.4

1984

Mama's Family

Ellen Harper-Jackson · (16 episodes)

7.6

1983

Just Men!

(13 episodes)

0.0

1983

St. Elsewhere

(1 episode)

5.5

1982

St. Elsewhere

Capt. Gloria Neal · (1 episode)

5.5

1982

Madame's Place

Self · (1 episode)

7.3

1982

Hotel

(1 episode)

6.8

1982

Eunice

Ellen

0.0

1982

Best of the West

Amanda Tremaine · (1 episode)

6.0

1981

The Gossip Columnist

Betty White

7.5

1980

The Big Show

Self · (1 episode)

0.0

1980

Before and After

Anita

2.7

1979

The Best Place to Be

Sally Cantrell

6.0

1979

Snavely

Gladys Snavely

0.0

1978

With This Ring

Evelyn Harris

0.0

1978

A Different Approach

6.3

1978

The John Davidson Christmas Special

Herself

4.0

1977

The Love Boat

(1 episode)

6.3

1977

The Love Boat

Betsy Boucher · (2 episodes)

6.3

1977

The Love Boat

Louise WIllis · (1 episode)

6.3

1977

The Betty White Show

Joyce Whitman · (14 episodes)

6.3

1977

The Paul Lynde Halloween Special

Miss Halloween

5.8

1976

The Jacksons

Ella misma · (1 episode)

9.0

1976

The Sonny and Cher Show

(2 episodes)

6.0

1976

Donny & Marie

Self · (3 episodes)

6.5

1976

Saturday Night Live

Self - Host · (1 episode)

6.9

1975

Ellery Queen

Louise Demery · (1 episode)

7.4

1975

Dinah!

Self · (5 episodes)

6.7

1974

Vanished

TV Hostess · (2 episodes)

5.0

1971

The Pet Set

Self - Host · (39 episodes)

5.5

1971

The Odd Couple

Betty White · (1 episode)

7.8

1970

The Mary Tyler Moore Show

Sue Ann Nivens · (16 episodes)

7.6

1970

The Carol Burnett Show

Self - Guest / Various Characters · (1 episode)

7.7

1967

The Carol Burnett Show

Self - Guest / Ellen / Various Characters · (1 episode)

7.7

1967

The Carol Burnett Show

Self - Guest · (1 episode)

7.7

1967

Petticoat Junction

Adelle Colby · (1 episode)

5.8

1963

The Match Game

Self · (5 episodes)

8.0

1962

The Merv Griffin Show

Self · (3 episodes)

5.8

1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self · (12 episodes)

7.5

1962

Scene of the Crime

Betty Swan

0.0

1962

Advise & Consent

Senator Bessie Adams

7.2

1962

The Mike Douglas Show

Self · (3 episodes)

5.4

1961

Jingle All the Way! Christmas Stories Vol. 2

(1 episode)

0.0

1957

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Self - Guest Host · (1 episode)

7.0

1957

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Self · (2 episodes)

7.0

1957

Date with the Angels

(60 episodes)

6.0

1957

The Millionaire

Virginia Lennart · (1 episode)

5.0

1955

The Wonderful World of Disney

Self · (1 episode)

7.8

1954

The Betty White Show

(1 episode)

7.0

1954

Life with Elizabeth

Elizabeth · (36 episodes)

4.7

1953

The Oscars

Self · (1 episode)

7.0

1953

The Bob Hope Show

Self · (1 episode)

7.0

1950

What's My Line?

Self - Mystery Guest · (2 episodes)

6.9

1950

What's My Line?

Self - Panelist · (3 episodes)

6.9

1950

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

(0 episode)

7.0

1948

Time to Kill

Lou's Girl

0.0

1945

Golden Globe Awards

Self - Nominee · (2 episodes)

7.0

1944

Golden Globe Awards

Self - Winner · (1 episode)

7.0

1944

Golden Globe Awards

Self - Presenter · (1 episode)

7.0

1944