Bea Arthur
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Biography
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 sev...
Known For
Filmography
The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20
2025
as Self / Dorothy Zbornak (archive footage)
Henry Fonda for President
2025
as Maude (archival footage)
Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed
2023
as Self (archive footage)
Golden Girls 3033
2022
as Dorothy Zbornak (voice) (archive sound)
Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls
2021
as Dorothy Zbornak
The Golden Girls: Ageless
2021
as Self (archive footage)
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
2021
as Self
Betty White: First Lady of Television
2018
as Self (archive Footage)
O.J.: Made in America
2016
as Self (archive footage)
Back to the Grind
2007
Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson
2005
as Self
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004
as Vera Charles (segment "Mame")
The Best of So Graham Norton
2004
as Self (archive footage)
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
2003
as Self
The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments
2003
as Self / Dorothy Zbornak
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
2003
as Dorothy Zbornak (archive footage)
The Terry and Gaby Show
2003
Comedy Central Roasts
2003
as Self
Enemies of Laughter
2000
as Paul's Mother
Malcolm in the Middle
2000
as Mrs. White
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
as Larry's Mother
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller
1999
as Self
Futurama
1999
as Femputer (voice)
Beggars and Choosers
1999
So Graham Norton
1998
as Self - Guest
Emily of New Moon
1998
as The Voice
The View
1997
as Self
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
1996
as Self
Judge Judy
1996
as Self - Defendant's Witness
For Better or Worse
1995
as Beverly Makeshift
Jerry Herman's Broadway at the Hollywood Bowl
1994
as Self
Ellen
1994
as Bea Arthur
Intimate Portrait
1993
as Self
Dave's World
1993
as Mel Bloom
The Golden Palace
1992
as Dorothy Hollingsworth
Boulevard Bio
1991
as Self
Night of 100 Stars III
1990
as Self
The Earth Day Special
1990
as Dorothy Zbornak
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
1988
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
1988
as Self
My First Love
1988
as Jean Miller
Mickey's 60th Birthday
1988
as Self
Empty Nest
1988
as Dorothy Zbornak
Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour
1987
as Self
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
1987
as Self
Walt Disney World 15th Anniversary
1986
as Self
All Star Party for Clint Eastwood
1986
as Self (uncredited)
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
1985
The Golden Girls
1985
as Dorothy Zbornak
P.O.P.
1984
as Rosalyn Gordon
a.k.a. Pablo
1984
Amanda's
1983
as Amanda Cartwright
Night of 100 Stars
1982
as Self
History of the World: Part I
1981
as Dole office clerk (uncredited)
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
1980
as Self
The Beatrice Arthur Special
1980
as Herself
The Star Wars Holiday Special
1978
as Ackmena
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Host
People's Choice Awards
1975
as Self
Mame
1974
as Vera
Dinah!
1974
as Self
Maude
1972
as Maude Findlay
All in the Family
1971
as Maude Findlay
Lovers and Other Strangers
1970
as Bea Vecchio
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self - Co-Host
That Kind of Woman
1959
as WAC (uncredited)
The Gift of the Magi
1958
as Mrs. Abercrombie
Tony Awards
1956
as Self - Host
Max Liebman Presents
1954
The George Gobel Show
1954
as Self
Omnibus
1952
as Ugly Witch
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
as Mrs. Abercrombie
Studio One
1948
Bambi
1948
as Self