Betty White

Betty White

Acting
Born 1922-01-17 - Died 2021-12-31Oak Park, Illinois, USA

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 (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.

Movies (81)

Toy Story 4
7.5

Toy Story 4

2019Movie7.5
The Proposal
7.2

The Proposal

2009Movie7.2
The Lorax
6.5

The Lorax

2012Movie6.5
Hard Rain
5.9

Hard Rain

1998Movie5.9
You Again
6.3

You Again

2010Movie6.3
Bringing Down the House
6.0

Bringing Down the House

2003Movie6.0
Trouble
6.5

Trouble

2019Movie6.5
Lake Placid
5.9

Lake Placid

1999Movie5.9
Holy Man
5.2

Holy Man

1998Movie5.2
Advise & Consent
7.2

Advise & Consent

1962Movie7.2
The Mary Tyler Moore Reunion
8.0

The Mary Tyler Moore Reunion

2002Movie8.0
Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt
5.8

Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt

2003Movie5.8
The Story of Us
6.1

The Story of Us

1999Movie6.1
Letters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy
6.6

Letters to Jackie: Remembering President Kennedy

2013Movie6.6
Dennis the Menace Strikes Again!
5.4

Dennis the Menace Strikes Again!

1998Movie5.4
The Women of SNL
5.2

The Women of SNL

2010Movie5.2
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
8.3

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

2023Movie8.3
The Earth Day Special
6.1

The Earth Day Special

1990Movie6.1
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
6.0

NBC 75th Anniversary Special

2002Movie6.0
Stealing Christmas
5.0

Stealing Christmas

2003Movie5.0
Celebrating Betty White: America's Golden Girl
7.0

Celebrating Betty White: America's Golden Girl

2022Movie7.0
Whispers: An Elephant's Tale
5.9

Whispers: An Elephant's Tale

2000Movie5.9
Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa
6.6

Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa

2010Movie6.6
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
6.0

Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood

1987Movie6.0
The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20
9.0

The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20

2025Movie9.0
Tom Sawyer
6.2

Tom Sawyer

2000Movie6.2
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
9.0

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

1988Movie9.0
Love n' Dancing
5.5

Love n' Dancing

2009Movie5.5
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There

The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There

1985Movie
Hanna-Barbera's 50th
9.1

Hanna-Barbera's 50th

1989Movie9.1
Mickey's 60th Birthday
6.8

Mickey's 60th Birthday

1988Movie6.8
The Third Wish
3.3

The Third Wish

2005Movie3.3
Betty White: First Lady of Television
7.3

Betty White: First Lady of Television

2018Movie7.3
Forky Asks a Question: What Is Love?
6.4

Forky Asks a Question: What Is Love?

2019Movie6.4
Doris Day: A Sentimental Journey
7.0

Doris Day: A Sentimental Journey

1991Movie7.0
Eunice
8.0

Eunice

1982Movie8.0
Betty White Goes Wild
7.0

Betty White Goes Wild

2013Movie7.0
Betty White: A Celebration
8.0

Betty White: A Celebration

2022Movie8.0
The Lost Valentine
6.9

The Lost Valentine

2011Movie6.9
Annie's Point
5.6

Annie's Point

2005Movie5.6
Night of 100 Stars III
4.3

Night of 100 Stars III

1990Movie4.3
The Story of Santa Claus
6.6

The Story of Santa Claus

1996Movie6.6
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
6.0

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

1988Movie6.0
Before and After
3.5

Before and After

1979Movie3.5
Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute to America's Golden Girl
6.0

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

2012Movie6.0
The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie
7.0

The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie

2001Movie7.0
Live from Broadway: Hello, Dolly!

Live from Broadway: Hello, Dolly!

1995Movie
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
9.4

The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series

2003Movie9.4
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner
6.5

Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner

2006Movie6.5
The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments
6.8

The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments

2003Movie6.8
Mary Tyler Moore: The 20th Anniversary Show
7.0

Mary Tyler Moore: The 20th Anniversary Show

1991Movie7.0
With This Ring
10.0

With This Ring

1978Movie10.0
Lipstick & Dynamite
6.4

Lipstick & Dynamite

2005Movie6.4
Chance of a Lifetime
5.4

Chance of a Lifetime

1991Movie5.4
The Golden Girls: Ageless
10.0

The Golden Girls: Ageless

2021Movie10.0
If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast
7.1

If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast

2017Movie7.1
Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration
10.0

Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration

2025Movie10.0
The Best Place to Be
7.5

The Best Place to Be

1979Movie7.5
ALF Loves a Mystery
6.3

ALF Loves a Mystery

1987Movie6.3
Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls
10.0

Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls

2021Movie10.0
Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy
9.0

Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy

1989Movie9.0
New York Weenie

New York Weenie

2013Movie
Betty White: Champion for Animals

Betty White: Champion for Animals

2012Movie
The Unpredictable Pudgy!

The Unpredictable Pudgy!

1983Movie
The Gossip Columnist
7.3

The Gossip Columnist

1980Movie7.3
The Retrievers
5.2

The Retrievers

2001Movie5.2
A Different Approach
6.0

A Different Approach

1978Movie6.0
Time to Kill
7.0

Time to Kill

1945Movie7.0
Snavely

Snavely

1978Movie
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s

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

2002Movie
Treasury of Children's Stories

Treasury of Children's Stories

1996Movie
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
10.0

Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade

1992Movie10.0
Part Two: The Warm Mission
3.0

Part Two: The Warm Mission

2009Movie3.0
A Weekend in the Country
5.7

A Weekend in the Country

1996Movie5.7
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
5.6

The Paul Lynde Halloween Special

1976Movie5.6
The John Davidson Christmas Special
6.0

The John Davidson Christmas Special

1977Movie6.0
Walt Disney World 15th Anniversary
8.0

Walt Disney World 15th Anniversary

1986Movie8.0
Noddy: Anything Can Happen at Christmas
3.0

Noddy: Anything Can Happen at Christmas

1998Movie3.0
Scene of the Crime

Scene of the Crime

1962Movie
Betty White: Pure Gold
10.0

Betty White: Pure Gold

2022Movie10.0
Sea Tales

Sea Tales

2007Movie

TV Shows (111)

The Simpsons
8.0

The Simpsons

1989Series8.0
Family Guy
7.4

Family Guy

1999Series7.4
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
7.5

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962Series7.5
The Daily Show
6.4

The Daily Show

1996Series6.4
Bones
8.2

Bones

2005Series8.2
Hollywood Squares
7.6

Hollywood Squares

1998Series7.6
Saturday Night Live
6.9

Saturday Night Live

1975Series6.9
The Late Late Show with James Corden
5.1

The Late Late Show with James Corden

2015Series5.1
King of the Hill
7.4

King of the Hill

1997Series7.4
Conan
7.2

Conan

2010Series7.2
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
6.8

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

2005Series6.8
The Love Boat
6.3

The Love Boat

1977Series6.3
The Middle
7.6

The Middle

2009Series7.6
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
5.6

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988Series5.6
Boston Legal
7.9

Boston Legal

2004Series7.9
The Mike Douglas Show
5.8

The Mike Douglas Show

1961Series5.8
Diagnosis: Murder
7.1

Diagnosis: Murder

1993Series7.1
Malcolm in the Middle
8.5

Malcolm in the Middle

2000Series8.5
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
5.4

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992Series5.4
Everwood
7.6

Everwood

2002Series7.6
Golden Globe Awards
7.0

Golden Globe Awards

1944Series7.0
The Talk
3.0

The Talk

2010Series3.0
30 Rock
7.5

30 Rock

2006Series7.5
Community
8.0

Community

2009Series8.0
That '70s Show
7.9

That '70s Show

1998Series7.9
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
7.7

The Mary Tyler Moore Show

1970Series7.7
The Golden Girls
7.6

The Golden Girls

1985Series7.6
The Practice
7.6

The Practice

1997Series7.6
The Merv Griffin Show
6.8

The Merv Griffin Show

1962Series6.8
Hot in Cleveland
7.2

Hot in Cleveland

2010Series7.2
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
5.6

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003Series5.6
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
8.1

The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy

2001Series8.1
Matlock
7.1

Matlock

1986Series7.1
St. Elsewhere
5.7

St. Elsewhere

1982Series5.7
Intimate Portrait
4.5

Intimate Portrait

1993Series4.5
The Wild Thornberrys
7.0

The Wild Thornberrys

1998Series7.0
My Name Is Earl
7.6

My Name Is Earl

2005Series7.6
Hotel
6.8

Hotel

1982Series6.8
Match Game
7.9

Match Game

1973Series7.9
Who's the Boss?
7.4

Who's the Boss?

1984Series7.4
What's My Line?
7.0

What's My Line?

1950Series7.0
Ugly Betty
6.4

Ugly Betty

2006Series6.4
Petticoat Junction
5.9

Petticoat Junction

1963Series5.9
The Carol Burnett Show
7.7

The Carol Burnett Show

1967Series7.7
SpongeBob SquarePants
7.7

SpongeBob SquarePants

1999Series7.7
The John Larroquette Show
6.8

The John Larroquette Show

1993Series6.8
Dinah!
7.0

Dinah!

1974Series7.0
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
7.5

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

1957Series7.5
Pound Puppies
5.3

Pound Puppies

2010Series5.3
The Odd Couple
7.8

The Odd Couple

1970Series7.8
Joey
6.3

Joey

2004Series6.3
The Millionaire
5.8

The Millionaire

1955Series5.8
My Wife and Kids
7.4

My Wife and Kids

2001Series7.4
The Oscars
7.0

The Oscars

1953Series7.0
Empty Nest
5.9

Empty Nest

1988Series5.9
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
5.9

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

2009Series5.9
Young & Hungry
6.7

Young & Hungry

2014Series6.7
To Tell the Truth
5.8

To Tell the Truth

2016Series5.8
Providence
6.7

Providence

1999Series6.7
Ally McBeal
6.5

Ally McBeal

1997Series6.5
The Bob Hope Show
7.0

The Bob Hope Show

1950Series7.0
Mama's Family
7.5

Mama's Family

1983Series7.5
The Client List
6.6

The Client List

2012Series6.6
The Soul Man
6.0

The Soul Man

2012Series6.0
Ellery Queen
7.5

Ellery Queen

1975Series7.5
Glenn Martin, DDS
6.7

Glenn Martin, DDS

2009Series6.7
Suddenly Susan
6.0

Suddenly Susan

1996Series6.0
Comedy Central Roasts
7.2

Comedy Central Roasts

2003Series7.2
Father of the Pride
5.0

Father of the Pride

2004Series5.0
The Naked Truth
6.5

The Naked Truth

1995Series6.5
Bob
7.6

Bob

1992Series7.6
L.A. Doctors
8.5

L.A. Doctors

1998Series8.5
Complete Savages
6.4

Complete Savages

2004Series6.4
Wordplay
4.3

Wordplay

1986Series4.3
I'm with Her
6.8

I'm with Her

2003Series6.8
Noddy
5.9

Noddy

1998Series5.9
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
8.0

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

1948Series8.0
The Match Game
8.1

The Match Game

1962Series8.1
Donny & Marie
6.8

Donny & Marie

1976Series6.8
Inside Comedy
6.5

Inside Comedy

2012Series6.5
Ladies Man
7.3

Ladies Man

1999Series7.3
The Wonderful World of Disney
7.9

The Wonderful World of Disney

1954Series7.9
Madame's Place
7.9

Madame's Place

1982Series7.9
The Early Show
6.2

The Early Show

1999Series6.2
The Golden Palace
6.4

The Golden Palace

1992Series6.4
The Sonny and Cher Show
7.1

The Sonny and Cher Show

1976Series7.1
Crowded
6.0

Crowded

2016Series6.0
Best of the West
6.8

Best of the West

1981Series6.8
Carol & Company
6.5

Carol & Company

1990Series6.5
The History of Comedy
6.6

The History of Comedy

2017Series6.6
The Pet Set
6.7

The Pet Set

1971Series6.7
Life with Elizabeth
5.5

Life with Elizabeth

1953Series5.5
The Jacksons
9.2

The Jacksons

1976Series9.2
Date with the Angels
6.3

Date with the Angels

1957Series6.3
Forky Asks a Question

Forky Asks a Question

2019Series
Maybe This Time
7.5

Maybe This Time

1995Series7.5
The Big Show
9.0

The Big Show

1980Series9.0
Gameshow Marathon

Gameshow Marathon

2006Series
The Betty White Show
6.5

The Betty White Show

1977Series6.5
Million Dollar Password

Million Dollar Password

2008Series
Vanished
5.0

Vanished

1971Series5.0
The Lionhearts
4.5

The Lionhearts

1998Series4.5
Curse of the Chippendales
6.1

Curse of the Chippendales

2021Series6.1
Betty White's Off Their Rockers
7.2

Betty White's Off Their Rockers

2012Series7.2
Back to the Grind

Back to the Grind

2007Series
Just Men!
8.0

Just Men!

1983Series8.0
Golden Girls 3033
10.0

Golden Girls 3033

2022Series10.0
The Betty White Show
7.8

The Betty White Show

1954Series7.8
Teen Choice Awards
9.1

Teen Choice Awards

1999Series9.1
Jingle All the Way! Christmas Stories Vol. 2

Jingle All the Way! Christmas Stories Vol. 2

1957Series
Celebrities Uncensored
4.9

Celebrities Uncensored

2003Series4.9