Bea Arthur
Profile info
Known forActing
GenderFemale
Birthday13 May 1922
Died25 April 2009 (age 86)
Place of birthNew York City, New York, USA
Known credits75
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 several accolades throughout her career, beginning with the 1966 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress i…
The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20
2025 · Self / Dorothy Zbornak (archive footage)
Henry Fonda for President
2025 · Maude (archival footage)
Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed
2023 · Self (archive footage)
Golden Girls 3033
2022 · Dorothy Zbornak (voice) (archive sound)
Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls
2021 · Dorothy Zbornak
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
2021 · Self
The Golden Girls: Ageless
2021 · Self (archive footage)
Betty White: First Lady of Television
2018 · Self (archive Footage)
O.J.: Made in America
2016 · Self (archive footage)
Back to the Grind
2007
Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson
2005 · Self
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004 · Vera Charles (segment "Mame")
The Best of So Graham Norton
2004 · Self (archive footage)
Comedy Central Roasts
2003 · Self
The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments
2003 · Self / Dorothy Zbornak
The Terry and Gaby Show
2003
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
2003 · Self
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
2003 · Dorothy Zbornak (archive footage)
Enemies of Laughter
2000 · Paul's Mother
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000 · Larry's Mother
Malcolm in the Middle
2000 · Mrs. White
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller
1999 · Self
Beggars and Choosers
1999
Futurama
1999 · Femputer (voice)
So Graham Norton
1998 · Self - Guest
Emily of New Moon
1998 · The Voice
The View
1997 · Self
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
1996 · Self
Judge Judy
1996 · Self - Defendant's Witness
For Better or Worse
1995 · Beverly Makeshift
Ellen
1994 · Bea Arthur
Jerry Herman's Broadway at the Hollywood Bowl
1994 · Self
Intimate Portrait
1993 · Self
Dave's World
1993 · Mel Bloom
The Golden Palace
1992 · Dorothy Hollingsworth
Boulevard Bio
1991 · Self
Night of 100 Stars III
1990 · Self
The Earth Day Special
1990 · Dorothy Zbornak
My First Love
1988 · Jean Miller
Mickey's 60th Birthday
1988 · Self
Empty Nest
1988 · Dorothy Zbornak
Irving Berlin's 100th Birthday Celebration
1988 · Self
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
1988 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour
1987 · Self
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
1987 · Self
All Star Party for Clint Eastwood
1986 · Self (uncredited)
Walt Disney World 15th Anniversary
1986 · Self
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
1985
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