Born Name:  Betty Marion White

Born Date:  January 17, 1922

Born Place:  Oak Park, Illinois

Died Date:  December 31, 2021

Died Place:  Los Angeles, California

Occupations:  Actress, comedian

Brief Biography:  Betty White was celebrated as the "First Lady of Television" with a record-breaking career spanning over eight decades. Best known for her iconic sitcom roles as Sue Ann Nivens on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls, she was also a prolific producer and animal welfare advocate.

Career Breakthroughs:
Early Media: Began working in radio and television in the late 1930s and 1940s, notably co-hosting the improvised five-hour daily show Hollywood on Television.
Hollywood Trailblazer: In 1952, she co-founded Bandy Productions and produced the sitcom Life with Elizabeth, making her one of the first women in television history to have creative control both in front of and behind the camera.

Television Stardom:
Sue Ann Nivens: Joined The Mary Tyler Moore Show in 1973, winning two Emmy Awards for her portrayal of the "Happy Homemaker," a character known for her sharp wit and saucy demeanor.
Rose Nylund: Starred alongside Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, and Estelle Getty in The Golden Girls (1985–1992), cementing her status as a television legend.
Later Roles: Remained a vibrant fixture in comedy, starring in Hot in Cleveland (2010–2015), hosting Saturday Night Live in 2010 at age 88, and headlining Betty White's Off Their Rockers.

Activism and Legacy:
Animal Welfare: Devoted much of her life to animal rights, working closely with organizations like the Los Angeles Zoo and the Morris Animal Foundation.
Guinness World Record: Achieved the world record for the longest television career by a female entertainer.