Full Name: Betty Marion White Ludden
Date of Birth: January 17, 1922
Place of Birth: Oak Park, Illinois, USA
Date of Death: December 31, 2021
Age at Death: 99 years
Occupation: Actress, Comedian, Author, Animal Rights Advocate
Years Active: 1939–2021
Height
Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
Family
Parents:
Father: Horace Logan White (Electrical Engineer)
Mother:
Tess Curtis White (Homemaker)
Spouse:
Allen Ludden (m. 1963–1981; his death)
Children: Betty White did not have any biological children but was a stepmother to Allen Ludden's three children from his first marriage.
Early Career
Betty White began her career in radio in the late 1930s. She made her television debut in 1939 on an experimental television show. Through the 1940s and 1950s, she appeared on various radio and television programs, eventually becoming a prominent television personality.
Career Highlights
"Life with Elizabeth" (1953–1955): Co-created and starred in this sitcom, which earned her an Emmy.
"The Mary Tyler Moore Show" (1973–1977): Played the role of Sue Ann Nivens, the "Happy Homemaker."
"The Golden Girls" (1985–1992): Played Rose Nylund, which became one of her most iconic roles.
"Hot in Cleveland" (2010–2015): Played Elka Ostrovsky.
Net Worth
Estimated Net Worth: $75 million (at the time of her death in 2021)
Education
Betty White attended Beverly Hills High School in Beverly Hills, California. She graduated in 1939.
Awards and Honours
Betty White received numerous awards throughout her career, including eight Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. She also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame.
Advocacy and Philanthropy
Betty White was a well-known animal rights advocate and was involved with several organizations, including the Los Angeles Zoo Commission and the Morris Animal Foundation. She was also known for her philanthropy, donating to various animal-related causes.
Betty White's charm, wit, and enduring talent made her a beloved figure in American television history, and her legacy continues to inspire fans worldwide.
