Actress-comedienne Bea Arthur was born on May 13, 1922 in New York City to a Jewish family. She grew up in Maryland where her parents ran a dress shop. By the time, she was 12 years old, she grew to be 5'9" and was the tallest girl in her school. She earned the title "wittiest" girl in her school, but Bea's family was not in show-business and she did not think her family would support her dream...See full bio »
1991The 48th Annual Golden Globe Awards
(TV special)
Herself - Presenter: Best Actress/Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
(as Beatrice Arthur)
1987The 39th Annual Emmy Awards
(TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series & Presenter: Best Directing in a Variety or Music Program
1986The 38th Annual Emmy Awards
(TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series & Presenter: Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
(as Beatrice Arthur)
1978The 30th Annual Emmy Awards
(TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series & Presenter: Best Informational Special
(as Beatrice Arthur)
1978CBS: On the Air
(TV mini-series documentary)
Co-host - part II
[on playing "Vera Charles" in
Mame] You know, the real name of this show is "Vera". The only reason they changed the name was because Jerry [lyricist Jerry Herman] couldn't think of a rhyme for it. Stephen Sondheim could have.
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,4,136,14,196,arialbd,7,255,255,255,1_.jpg "Saturday Night Live: Season 2: Episode 2 -- Norman's TV family pays tribute. Featuring Bea Arthur.")
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