Bea Arthur
Born in New York City, New York, USA — May 13 1922• Died Apr 25 2009
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Beatrice Arthur (born Bernice Frankel; May 13, 1922 – April 25, 2009) was an American actress and comedian. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York City, Arthur began her career on stage in 1947, attracting critical acclaim before achieving worldwide recognition for her work on television beginning in the 1970s as Maude Findlay in the popular sitcoms All in the Family (1971–1972) and Maude (1972–1978) and later in the 1980s and 1990s as Dorothy Zbornak on The Golden Girls (1985–1992). She won several accolades throughout her career, beginning with the 196…
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Curb Your Enthusiasm
Larry's Mother
Futurama
Femputer (voice)
Malcolm in the Middle
Mrs. White
Judge Judy
Self - Defendant's Witness
The Golden Girls
Dorothy Zbornak
Studio One
Intimate Portrait
Self
Ellen
Bea Arthur
People's Choice Awards
Self
Dinah!
Self
Bambi
Self
All in the Family
Maude Findlay
Empty Nest
Dorothy Zbornak
Dave's World
Mel Bloom
Maude
Maude Findlay
The Golden Palace
Dorothy Hollingsworth
Comedy Central Roasts
Self
Beggars and Choosers
The George Gobel Show
Self
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Mrs. Abercrombie
Emily of New Moon
The Voice
Night of 100 Stars
Self
Max Liebman Presents
Amanda's
Amanda Cartwright
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Self
Mame
Vera Charles
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Self
a.k.a. Pablo
The Star Wars Holiday Special
Ackmena
The Earth Day Special
Dorothy Zbornak
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Self (archive footage)
Night of 100 Stars III
Self
O.J.: Made in America
Self (archive footage)
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Self
Golden Girls 3033
Dorothy Zbornak (voice) (archive sound)
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
Self
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
Mickey's 60th Birthday
Self
Back to the Grind
My First Love
Jean Miller
Lovers and Other Strangers
Bea Vecchio
History of the World: Part I
Dole office clerk (uncredited)
Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson
Self
Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed
Self (archive footage)
Henry Fonda for President
Maude (archival footage)
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller
Self
Betty White: First Lady of Television
Self (archive Footage)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Vera Charles (segment "Mame")
That Kind of Woman
WAC (uncredited)
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
Self
All Star Party for Clint Eastwood
Self
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
Dorothy Zbornak (archive footage)
Enemies of Laughter
Paul's Mother
P.O.P.
Rosalyn Gordon
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
Self
For Better or Worse
Beverly Makeshift
The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments
Self / Dorothy Zbornak
The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship
Self / Dorothy Zbornak (archive footage)
The Gift of the Magi
Mrs. Abercrombie
Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour
Self
The Golden Girls: Ageless
Self (archive footage)
Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls
Dorothy Zbornak
The Beatrice Arthur Special
Herself
Jerry Herman's Broadway at the Hollywood Bowl
Self
Walt Disney World 15th Anniversary
Self
Tony Awards
Self - Host