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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.
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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.
Known For
Bones
Saturday Night Live
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
The Love Boat
Malcolm in the Middle
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Merv Griffin Show
My Name Is Earl
Matlock
Golden Globe Awards
What's My Line?
The Daily Show
The Millionaire
St. Elsewhere
The Early Show
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Providence
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Diagnosis: Murder
Boston Legal
The John Larroquette Show
Hollywood Squares
The Carol Burnett Show
The Wonderful World of Disney
Ally McBeal
King of the Hill
Celebrities Uncensored
Community
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
The Odd Couple
Joey
Ellery Queen
Petticoat Junction
Everwood
That '70s Show
Comedy Central Roasts
Teen Choice Awards
Suddenly Susan
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Empty Nest
Mama's Family
The Big Show
The Client List
My Wife and Kids
Inside Comedy
Ugly Betty
30 Rock
The Match Game
The Practice
The Jacksons
Family Guy
Crowded
Who's the Boss?
The Naked Truth
The Simpsons
Father of the Pride
The Middle
Carol & Company
Million Dollar Password
The Oscars
Toy Story 4
Ponyo
Trouble
Barney's Great Adventure
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
With This Ring
Vanished
Before and After
The Lorax
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The Proposal
If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast
You Again
Hard Rain
Lake Placid
Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa
Forky Asks a Question: What Is Love?
Bob
Whispers: An Elephant's Tale
Hot in Cleveland
Ladies Man
The Golden Girls
Betty White's Off Their Rockers
The Betty White Show
The Golden Palace
Just Men!
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