Biography
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 (1973β77) and Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls (1985β92) β the Writers Guild of America has included both sitcoms in its list of the 101 Best Written TV Series of All Time β and Elka Ostrovsky on Hot in Cleveland (2010β15).
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.
Filmography
all 193
TV Shows 117
self 93
Movies 76
Voice 14
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love (2023)
Golden Girls 3033 (2022)
Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls (2022)
Betty White: Pure Gold (2022)
Betty White: A Celebration (2022)
Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls (2021)
The Golden Girls: Ageless (2021)
Chain Reaction (2021)
Forky Asks a Question: What Is Love? (2019)
Trouble (2019)
Toy Story 4 (2019)
Betty White: First Lady of Television (2018)
Little Big Shots: Forever Young (2017)
If You're Not In The Obit, Eat Breakfast (2017)
The History of Comedy (2017)
Crowded (2016)
The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015)
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special (2015)
Betty White Goes Wild (2013)
Letters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy (2013)
The Client List (2012)
Betty White: Champion for Animals (2012)
The Lorax (2012)
Inside Comedy (2012)
Betty White's Off Their Rockers (2012)
Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute to America's Golden Girl (2012)
The Lost Valentine (2011)
Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa (2010)
Conan (2010)
The Women of SNL (2010)
Pound Puppies (2010)
You Again (2010)
Hot in Cleveland (2010)
The Middle (2009)
Community (2009)
Glenn Martin, DDS (2009)
The Proposal (2009)
Love n' Dancing (2009)
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009)
Million Dollar Password (2008)
Pioneers of Television (2008)
Nam Naadu (2007)
Back to the Grind (2007)
Sea Tales (2007)
The Real Match Game Story: Behind The Blank (2006)
30 Rock (2006)
Ugly Betty (2006)
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner (2006)
Gameshow Marathon (2006)
Bones (2005)
Lipstick & Dynamite, Piss & Vinegar: The First Ladies of Wrestling (2005)
The Third Wish (2005)
Annie's Point (2005)
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005)
Boston Legal (2004)
Complete Savages (2004)
Joey (2004)
Father of the Pride (2004)
Stealing Christmas (2003)
I'm with Her (2003)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)
Celebrities Uncensored (2003)
The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments (2003)
Return to the Batcave - The Misadventures of Adam and Burt (2003)
Bringing Down the House (2003)
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series (2003)
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s (2002)
Everwood (2002)
The Mary Tyler Moore Reunion (2002)
NBC 75th Anniversary Special (2002)
The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie (2001)
The Retrievers (2001)
My Wife and Kids (2001)
Whispers: An Elephant's Tale (2000)
Tom Sawyer (2000)
Malcolm in the Middle (2000)
The Early Show (1999)
The Story of Us (1999)
Ladies Man (1999)
Teen Choice Awards (1999)
Lake Placid (1999)
Family Guy (1999)
Providence (1999)
Noddy: Anything Can Happen at Christmas (1998)
Holy Man (1998)
The Lionhearts (1998)
Hollywood Squares (1998)
The Wild Thornberrys (1998)
Noddy (1998)
That '70s Show (1998)
Dennis the Menace Strikes Again! (1998)
Hard Rain (1998)
Ally McBeal (1997)
The Practice (1997)
King of the Hill (1997)
The Story of Santa Claus (1996)
Treasury of Children's Stories (1996)
The Daily Show (1996)
A Weekend in the Country (1996)
Live from Broadway: Hello, Dolly! (1995)
Maybe This Time (1995)
The Naked Truth (1995)
Intimate Portrait (1993)
Diagnosis: Murder (1993)
The Golden Palace (1992)
Bob (1992)
Vicki! (1992)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
Chance of a Lifetime (1991)
Doris Day: A Sentimental Journey (1991)
Mary Tyler Moore: The 20th Anniversary Show (1991)
Night of 100 Stars III (1990)
The Earth Day Special (1990)
Carol & Company (1990)
The Simpsons (1989)
Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy (1989)
Hanna-Barbera's 50th (1989)
Mickey's 60th Birthday (1988)
Empty Nest (1988)
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz (1988)
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC (1988)
ALF Loves a Mystery (1987)
D.C. Follies (1987)
Walt Disney World 15th Anniversary (1986)
Matlock (1986)
The Golden Girls (1985)
Trivia Trap (1984)
Super Password (1984)
Who's the Boss? (1984)
Go (1983)
Mama's Family (1983)
Just Men! (1983)
St. Elsewhere (1982)
Madame's Place (1982)
Hotel (1982)
Eunice (1982)
The Gossip Columnist (1980)
The Big Show (1980)
Before and After (1979)
Mindreaders (1979)
The Best Place to Be (1979)
Password Plus (1979)
Snavely (1978)
With This Ring (1978)
A Different Approach (1978)
The John Davidson Christmas Special (1977)
The Love Boat (1977)
The Betty White Show (1977)
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special (1976)
Cos (1976)
The Jacksons (1976)
The Sonny & Cher Show (1976)
Donny & Marie (1976)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
Ellery Queen (1975)
Dinah! (1974)
Match Game (1973)
I've Got a Secret (1972)
Vanished (1971)
The Pet Set (1971)
The Odd Couple (1970)
The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970)
The Carol Burnett Show (1967)
Snap Judgment (1967)
Chain Letter (1966)
Call My Bluff (1965)
Petticoat Junction (1963)
You Don't Say! (1963)
The Match Game (1962)
The Merv Griffin Show (1962)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
Advise & Consent (1962)
Your First Impression (1962)
The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
Password (1961)
What a Carve Up! (1961)
Jingle All the Way! Christmas Stories Vol. 2 (1957)
Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957)
Date with the Angels (1957)
Make the Connection (1955)
The Millionaire (1955)
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (1954)
The Betty White Show (1954)
The Oscars (1953)
Life with Elizabeth (1953)
The Bob Hope Show (1950)
What's My Line? (1950)
Time to Kill (1945)
Big Cat Week on Nat Geo
Double Talk
Get the Message
The Jim Nabors Show
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1922-01-17
Deathday2021-12-31 (99 years old)
Birth NameBetty Marion White
Birth PlaceOak Park, United States of America
LifestyleVeganism
ReligionUnity Church
Height1.63-meter
Net Worth$75000000
RelationshipsAllen Ludden (1963-06-14 - 1981-06-09), Lane Allan (1947-11-08 - 1949-07-17)
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
ResidencesLos Angeles, United States of America
Also Known AsBetty Marion White, Grand Dame of Television, Queen of Television, Queen of T.V., Queen of TV, Betty White Ludden, Allen & Betty, Betty Marion White Ludden
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album, Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording, Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host, California Hall of Fame, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Golden Globe Award for Best Actress β Television Series Musical or Comedy, Disney Legends, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
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