Betty white

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Discover the remarkable life of Betty White, the beloved *Golden Girl* who charmed audiences for over seven decades.

Betty White’s career in entertainment began long before she became a household name. From her early life in Oak Park, Illinois, to her groundbreaking work in television, White’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and unmatched comedic timing. She was one of the first women to produce her own TV show and became a trailblazer in the male-dominated industry. Her role as Sue Ann Nivens on *The Mary Tyler Moore Show* and the iconic Rose Nylund on *The Golden Girls* solidified her place as America’s sweetheart.

This book delves into Betty’s personal life, including her enduring love story with Allen Ludden, her lifelong activism for animal rights, and her legacy as a cultural icon. It also highlights her ability to reinvent herself, from viral moments to guest appearances on *Saturday Night Live*.

Discover a plethora of topics such as:

* The Golden Girl’s Roots
* Breaking into Showbiz
* The Pioneer of Television
* The Golden Years of *Th

Betty White

American actress and comedian (1922–2021)

Betty White

White at the 1988 Emmy Awards

Born

Betty Marion White


(1922-01-17)January 17, 1922

Oak Park, Illinois, U.S.

DiedDecember 31, 2021(2021-12-31) (aged 99)

Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Other namesBetty Marion White Ludden
Occupations
Years active1939–2021
WorksFilmography
Spouses

Dick Barker

(m. 1945; div. 1945)​

Lane Allen

(m. 1947; div. 1949)​

Allen Ludden

(m. 1963; died 1981)​
AwardsFull list

Betty Marion Ludden (néeWhite; January 17, 1922 – December 31, 2021) was an American actress and comedian.[1][2] A pioneer of early television with a career spanning almost seven decades, she was noted for her vast number of television appearances, acting in sitcoms, sketch comedy, and game shows.

White produced and starred in the series Life

Betty White/Real Life

Full Name:

Betty Marion White Ludden

Birth Date:

January 17, 1922

Birthplace:

Oak Park, Illinois

Betty White (born January 17, 1922) was an American actress and comedian who guest-starred as herself in Bananas for Betty on the second season of Ugly Betty.

Biography[]

Although best known as the devious Sue Ann Nivens on the classic sitcom "Mary Tyler Moore" (1970) and the ditzy Rose Nylund on "The Golden Girls" (1985), Betty White had been in television for a long, long time before those two shows, having had her own series, "Life with Elizabeth" (1952) in 1952. The widow of TV game-show host Allen Ludden, she has been inducted into the Television Hall of Fame and is known for her tireless efforts on behalf of animals.

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