Betty White, born Betty Marion White on January 17, 1922, in Oak Park, Illinois, was an iconic American actress and comedian whose career spanned nearly seven decades. She was the only child of Christine Tess, a homemaker, and Horace Logan White, a lighting company executive.
Her family moved to Los Angeles during the Great Depression, and she began her career in radio before transitioning to television in the late 1940s. She produced and starred in the sitcom "Life with Elizabeth" from 1953 to 1955, becoming the first woman to produce a sitcom.
Betty White was also a staple panelist on numerous game shows, including "Password," "Match Game," and "The Hollywood Squares," earning her the title "the first lady of game shows".
Her most notable television roles include Sue Ann Nivens on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and Rose Nylund on "The Golden Girls," both of which showcased her comedic talent and endeared her to audiences.
Full Name | Betty White |
Other Name | Betty Marion White |
Gender | Female |
Profession | Comedian |
Date of Birth | 17-January-1922 (99 years) |
Birth Location | Oak Park, Illinois, U.S. |
Death Time | 31-December-2021 |
Death Location | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
She continued to work well into her later years, starring in the romantic comedy film "The Proposal" in 2009 and hosting "Saturday Night Live" in 2010, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series.
Betty White was known for her tireless efforts on behalf of animals and received various awards and nominations, including seven Emmy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Grammy Award.
Betty White passed away on December 31, 2021, just 17 days shy of her 100th birthday.
Betty White was 99 years old
Betty White was born on 17-January-1922
Betty White was born in Oak Park, Illinois, U.S.
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