Her 13 Most Memorable Roles – The Hollywood Reporter

In 2013, the Guinness Book of World Records recognized Betty White as the entertainer with the longest television career. The actress also achieved success in her film career.

On Friday, December 31, it was announced that the legendary actress had passed away at the age of 99.

Whether on the big screen or the small screen, the beloved five-time Emmy Award winner is recognized for his comedic prowess and industry leader. White was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1988 and received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2010. White is also the first woman to produce her own sitcom in Hollywood with the 1950s series Life with Elizabeth.

Are from Golden girls to the game show Password, The Hollywood Reporter Check out some of Golden Girl’s most notable performances.

Life with Elizabeth

The show builds on a collection of short comedies revolving around a married couple, Elizabeth (White) and Alvin (Del Moore). Life with Elizabeth was produced and filmed at a Los Angeles television station, where both Moore and White worked. White’s role on the show earned the star her first Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

Password

Throughout 1960s and ‘70s, White frequently appeared as a celebrity guest on the popular game show. For years, White was dubbed “the first lady of the game show” and continued win Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Host for Just Men!. White and Password presenter Allen Ludden finally get married.

Dating with angels

For two seasons of the 1950s comedy show, White played Vickie Angel, a new bride with insurance salesman husband Gus (Bill Williams). The series focuses on newlyweds, their friends and neighbors as they find themselves in humorous scenarios.

Mary Tyler Moore Show

A longtime friend of star Mary Tyler Moore, White plays Sue Ann Nivens, written as “sweet Betty White.” White play Nivens for four years, and the role won her two Emmy Awards for her outstanding continuing performance as a supporting actress in a comedy series.

The Betty White Show

Continuing the success of Mary Tyler Moore Show, White received her own series in which she played an actress known as Joyce Whitman. On the show, her character gets her dream role, only to discover that the director she has to work with is her ex-husband. The show lasted only one season.

Tonight’s show starring Johnny Carson

During his time at the helm of the talk show, Johnny Carson was known to do many recurring sketches with famous comedians in the industry. One of his sketches includes White, where they draw Adam and Eve. White and Carson would reprise those roles two years later.

Golden girls

Known for being one of her most successful and memorable roles, White stars as Rose Nylund on the NBC sitcom. Also starring Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty, Golden girls lasted for seven seasons. The show has received critical acclaim and won several awards, including three Golden Globe Awards for Best Drama (Musical or Comedy) and two Primetime Awards. Emmys for standout comedy series. Every actress of the show gets Emmys. After the end of the show, a spinoff with white, McClanahan and Getty, titled golden palace, in which the trio bought and operated a hotel, which lasted a season.

Love boat

White guest stars on Love boat in five episodes as Betsy Boucher, a friend of Aunt Silvia (Carol Channing). During an appearance in 1982, White performed a song and dance with Channing.

Boston Legal

For five seasons, White portrayed Catherine Piper, a childhood friend and secretary of Alan Shore (James Spader) on the television series. However, things get complicated for White’s character when one of Alan’s clients kills his mother and neighbor with a cast iron skillet. Fearing he would commit another murder, White’s Catherine kills him – with a pan, of course – and is tried for murder. She was acquitted, but ultimately fired.

Bold and beautiful

From 2006-09, White starred on the hit series as Ann Douglas, Ridge Forrester’s grandmother. Although the actress is known for making audiences laugh, White gave a more dramatic performance as Ann, a mother who ignores her husband’s abuse of their daughter. White’s role on the soap marked the actress’ last recurring or regular role on a television series until returning to starring in Hot in Cleveland.

Offer

The family comedy starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds features White as Reynolds’ eccentric grandmother, Annie, aka “”Gammy. With plenty of comedic moments in the film, including a dance scene with Bullock, the film was a smashing success, grossing $194.3 million at the domestic box office (adjusted for inflation). The role also led to White being related to the actors, especially Reynolds, with whom she played a mock feud in a parody. After the news of White’s death, Reynolds paid tribute to the actress, writing on social media: “The world is different now. She was great at defying expectations. She was trying to get old and somehow, not big enough. We will miss you, Betty. Now you know the secret. ”

Saturday night live

After more than 500,000 Facebook users signed a petition asking the 88-year-old to host a comedy show, White won a host contract in 2010. She became the oldest person to ever host a comedy show. The golden girls the star returns for a sketch on the show 40th special anniversary in 2015 with Kristin Wiig, Bradley Cooper, Bill Hader, Fred Armisen and more.

Hot in Cleveland

Premiering in 2010, the sitcom marked TV Land’s first original scripted series. Cast with Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves and Wendy Malick as a group of entertainment veterans in Los Angeles. White plays a sassy caretaker, Elka, who live in their guesthouse. White was originally set to appear only as a guest star but has since been promoted to series regular. The series ran for six seasons and ended in June 2015. White’s former co-star Carol Burnett guest-starred on the series.