Bea Arthur
Acting
Born: 1922-05-13 · New York City, New York, USA
Died: 2009-04-25
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
🎬 Movies (20)
The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship
2025
Self / Dorothy Zbornak (archive footage)
Henry Fonda for President
2025
Maude (archival footage)
Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed
2023
Self (archive footage)
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)
Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson
2005
Self
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004
Vera Charles (segment "Mame")
The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments
2003
Self / Dorothy Zbornak
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
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller
1999
Self
A Benefit Celebration: A Tribute to Angela Lansbury
1996
Self
For Better or Worse
1995
Beverly Makeshift
Jerry Herman's Broadway at the Hollywood Bowl
1994
Self
Night of 100 Stars III
1990
Self
The Earth Day Special
1990
Dorothy Zbornak
📺 TV Shows (20)
Golden Girls 3033
2022
Dorothy Zbornak (voice) (archive sound)
Back to the Grind
2007
Comedy Central Roasts
2003
Self
The Terry and Gaby Show
2003
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
Larry's Mother
Malcolm in the Middle
2000
Mrs. White
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
Judge Judy
1996
Self - Defendant's Witness
Ellen
1994
Bea Arthur
Intimate Portrait
1993
Self
Dave's World
1993
Mel Bloom
The Golden Palace
1992
Dorothy Hollingsworth
Boulevard Bio
1991
Self
Empty Nest
1988
Dorothy Zbornak
The Golden Girls
1985
Dorothy Zbornak
a.k.a. Pablo
1984