Betty White
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 17, 1922
- Died
- December 31, 2021
- Birthplace
- Oak Park, Illinois, USA
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.
Filmography
Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration 2025
as Self (archive footage)
The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20 2025
as Self / Rose Nylund (archive footage)
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love 2023
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Betty White: Pure Gold 2022
as Self
Celebrating Betty White: America's Golden Girl 2022
as Self
Betty White: A Celebration 2022
as Self
Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls 2021
as Rose Nylund
The Golden Girls: Ageless 2021
as Self (archive footage)
Forky Asks a Question: What Is Love? 2019
as Bitey White (voice)
Trouble 2019
as Mrs. Vanderhoozie (voice)
Toy Story 4 2019
as Bitey White (voice)
Betty White: First Lady of Television 2018
as Self
If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast 2017
as Self
Betty White Goes Wild 2013
as Self
Letters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy 2013
as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Betty White: Champion for Animals
Betty White: Champion for Animals 2012
as Herself
The Lorax 2012
as Grammy Norma (voice)
- Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute to America's Golden Girl
Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute to America's Golden Girl 2012
as Self
The Lost Valentine 2011
as Caroline Thomas
Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa 2010
as Mrs. Claus (voice)
The Women of SNL 2010
as Florence Dusty (archive footage)
You Again 2010
as Grandma Bunny
- Part Two: The Warm Mission
Part Two: The Warm Mission 2009
as Betty (voice)
The Proposal 2009
as Grandma Annie
Love n' Dancing 2009
as Irene
Sea Tales 2007
Actor
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner 2006
as Self - Roaster
Lipstick & Dynamite 2005
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Third Wish 2005
as Lettie
Annie's Point 2005
as Annie Eason
Stealing Christmas 2003
as Emily Sutton
The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments 2003
as Self / Rose Nylund
Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt 2003
as Woman in window
Bringing Down the House 2003
as Mrs. Kline
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series 2003
as Rose Nylund (archive footage)
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s 2002
as Self (archive footage)
- The Mary Tyler Moore Reunion
The Mary Tyler Moore Reunion 2002
as Self
The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie 2001
as Grandma Sophie (voice)
The Retrievers 2001
as Mrs. Krisper
Whispers: An Elephant's Tale 2000
as Round (voice)
Tom Sawyer 2000
as Aunt Polly (voice)
The Story of Us 1999
as Lillian Jordan
Lake Placid 1999
as Mrs. Delores Bickerman
- Noddy: Anything Can Happen at Christmas
Noddy: Anything Can Happen at Christmas 1998
as Annabelle / Mrs. Santa Claus
Holy Man 1998
as Betty White
Dennis the Menace Strikes Again! 1998
as Martha Wilson
Hard Rain 1998
as Doreen Sears
The Story of Santa Claus 1996
as Gretchen Claus (voice)
- Treasury of Children's Stories
Treasury of Children's Stories 1996
Actor
A Weekend in the Country 1996
as Martha
Live from Broadway: Hello, Dolly! 1995
Actor
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade 1992
as Self
Chance of a Lifetime 1991
as Evelyn Eglin
Doris Day: A Sentimental Journey 1991
as Self
Mary Tyler Moore: The 20th Anniversary Show 1991
as Herself
Night of 100 Stars III 1990
as Self
The Earth Day Special 1990
as Rose Nylund
- Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy
Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy 1989
as Self
Hanna-Barbera's 50th 1989
as Self
Mickey's 60th Birthday 1988
as Self
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz 1988
as Betty White
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC 1988
as Self
ALF Loves a Mystery 1987
as Aunt Harriet
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood 1987
as Self
Walt Disney World 15th Anniversary 1986
as Self
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There 1985
Actor
The Unpredictable Pudgy! 1983
as Herself
Eunice 1982
as Ellen
The Gossip Columnist 1980
as Betty White
Before and After 1979
as Anita
The Best Place to Be 1979
as Sally Cantrell
Snavely 1978
as Gladys Snavely
With This Ring 1978
as Evelyn Harris
A Different Approach 1978
Actor
The John Davidson Christmas Special 1977
as Herself
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special 1976
as Miss Halloween
Scene of the Crime 1962
as Betty Swan
Advise & Consent 1962
as Senator Bessie Adams
- Time to Kill
Time to Kill 1945
as Lou's Girl
Credits from TMDB.