Bea Arthur
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 in a Musical for playing Vera Charles in Mame
Notable Roles
History of the World: Part I
Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls
That Kind of Woman
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Mame
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Lovers and Other Strangers
Betty White: First Lady of Television
The Star Wars Holiday Special
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
For Better or Worse
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed
Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls
Enemies of Laughter
Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour