Estelle Getty

thumb|right|Getty in 1989 Estelle Gettleman (née Scher; July 25, 1923 – July 22, 2008), known professionally as Estelle Getty, was an American actress and comedian best known for her portrayal of Sophia Petrillo on The Golden Girls (1985–92), for which she won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Quotes The only time you'll see me as a Democrat is when I play Sophia. In the real world I'm a Republican from head to toe. Interview, The Sun Sentenial, May 11, 1986 "Estelle Getty, ‘Golden Girls’ Matriarch, Dies at 84" (2008) "Estelle Getty, ‘Golden Girls’ Matriarch, Dies at 84", New York Times, July 23, 2008 Age does not bring you wisdom, age brings you wrinkles. I think they look upon me as an old child, because I'm so little. Being tiny has been difficult for me in a business that regarded physicality as the most important part of your life. People assume that I'm wiser than I am because I'm somewhat successful. Age does not bring you wisdom, age brings you wrinkles. If you're dumb when you're young, you're going to be dumb when you're old. Too many of you, my friends, are dying. Now it's time for me to do my part and help you. External links 0001268 Estelle Getty Category:Actresses from Manhattan Category:1923 births Category:2008 deaths Category:Women born in the 1920s Category:Jewish American actresses Category:Activists from New York City Category:Actresses from Los Angeles Category:Comedians from Los Angeles