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Beatrice Arthur

Full / Real Name: Bernice Frankel
Born: 13 May 1922 (104 years old)
Gender: Female

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Beatrice Arthur (sometimes credited as Bea Arthur) is an American actress, singer, and comedian best known for her roles as the title character on the 1970s sitcom Maude, and as Dorothy Zbornak on the long-running sitcom The Golden Girls.

She is known for her distinctive deep voice, acid wit and prominent stature, standing almost 5' 10" in (1.77m) tall.

Television Roles

Show

Character

Curb Your Enthusiasm - Season 5

Larry's Mother

Empty Nest - Season 1

Dorothy Zbornak

Futurama - Season 3

Femputer

Malcolm in the Middle - Season 1

Mrs. White

The Golden Girls - Season 1

Dorothy Petrillo Zbornak

The Golden Girls - Season 2

Dorothy Petrillo Zbornak

The Golden Girls - Season 3

Dorothy Petrillo Zbornak

The Golden Girls - Season 4

Dorothy Petrillo Zbornak

The Golden Girls - Season 5

Dorothy Petrillo Zbornak

The Golden Girls - Season 6

Dorothy Petrillo Zbornak

The Golden Girls - Season 7

Dorothy Petrillo Zbornak

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