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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 several accolades throughout her career, beginning with the 1966 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for playing Vera Charles in Mame.
- History of the World: Part I 1981
- Forever Golden! A Celebration of the Golden Girls 2021
- That Kind of Woman 1959
- Mame 1974
- Lovers and Other Strangers 1970
- The Star Wars Holiday Special 1978
- For Better or Worse 1995
- My First Love 1988
- The Beatrice Arthur Special 1980
- The Earth Day Special 1990
- Ellen 1994
- Futurama 1999
- The Golden Girls 1985
- All in the Family 1971
- Maude 1972
- Malcolm in the Middle 2000
- Empty Nest 1988
- The Golden Palace 1992
- Hallmark Hall of Fame 1951
- Amanda's 1983
- Curb Your Enthusiasm 2000
- Dave's World 1993