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Also Known As	Betty Marion White
Born	January 17, 1922 • Oak Park • Illinois
Died	December 31, 2021 (aged 99) • Los Angeles • California
Awards And Honors	Grammy Award (2011) • Emmy Award (1996) • Emmy Award (1986) • Emmy Award (1976) • Emmy Award (1975) • Emmy Award (2010): Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series • Emmy Award (1996): Outstanding Guest Actress for a Comedy Series • Emmy Award (1986): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series • Emmy Award (1976): Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series • Emmy Award (1975): Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series • Grammy Award (2012): Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Storytelling) • Television Academy Hall of Fame (inducted 1995)
Notable Works	“If You Ask Me (And of Course You Won’t)”
Married To	Allen Ludden (1963–1981 [his death]) • Lane Allan (1947–1949) • Frederick Richard (Dick) Barker (1945–1945)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In)	"Forky Asks a Question" (2019) • "Trouble" (2019) • "Toy Story 4" (2019) • "Fireside Chat with Esther" (2015–2018) • "Young & Hungry" (2017) • "Bones" (2015–2017) • "Crowded" (2016) • "SpongeBob SquarePants" (2016) • "Hot in Cleveland" (2010–2015) • "The Soul Man" (2014) • "WWE Raw" (2014) • "Pound Puppies" (2010–2013) • "Disney Mickey Mouse" (2013) • "Save Me" (2013) • "The Client List" (2012) • "The Lorax" (2012) • "Community" (2010) • "You Again" (2010) • "Glenn Martin DDS" (2009–2010) • "The Middle" (2010) • "The Bold and the Beautiful" (2006–2009) • "30 Rock" (2009) • "The Proposal" (2009) • "Love N' Dancing" (2009) • "My Name Is Earl" (2009) • "Boston Legal" (2005–2008) • "Ponyo" (2008) • "Ugly Betty" (2007) • "Higglytown Heroes" (2004–2007) • "The Simpsons" (2000–2007) • "Family Guy" (2006) • "Joey" (2005) • "Complete Savages" (2004–2005) • "The Third Wish" (2005) • "Malcolm in the Middle" (2004) • "My Wife and Kids" (2004) • "Everwood" (2003–2004) • "The Practice" (2004) • "I'm with Her" (2003) • "Gary the Rat" (2003) • "The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy" (2003) • "Bringing Down the House" (2003) • "That '70s Show" (2002–2003) • "King of the Hill" (1999–2002) • "Providence" (2002) • "Yes, Dear" (2002) • "Teacher's Pet" (2002) • "The Ellen Show" (2001) • "Ladies Man" (1999–2001) • "The Wild Thornberrys" (2000) • "Whispers: An Elephant's Tale" (2000) • "Ally McBeal" (1999) • "The Story of Us" (1999) • "Lake Placid" (1999) • "L.A. Doctors" (1998) • "The Lionhearts" (1998) • "Holy Man" (1998) • "Hard Rain" (1998) • "Suddenly Susan" (1996) • "The John Larroquette Show" (1996) • "Maybe This Time" (1995–1996) • "The Naked Truth" (1995) • "Diagnosis Murder" (1994) • "Bob" (1993) • "The Golden Palace" (1992–1993) • "The Golden Girls" (1985–1992) • "Empty Nest" (1989–1992) • "Nurses" (1991) • "Carol & Company" (1990) • "Matlock" (1987) • "D.C. Follies" (1987) • "Mama's Family" (1983–1986) • "Who's the Boss?" (1985) • "The Love Boat" (1980–1985) • "St. Elsewhere" (1985) • "Hotel" (1984) • "Fame" (1983) • "Love, Sidney" (1982) • "Best of the West" (1981) • "The Betty White Show" (1977–1978) • "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" (1973–1977) • "Ellery Queen" (1975) • "Lucas Tanner" (1975) • "Vanished" (1971) • "Petticoat Junction" (1969) • "That's Life" (1968) • "Another World" (1964) • "The United States Steel Hour" (1962) • "Advise & Consent" (1962) • "Date with the Angels" (1957–1958) • "The Millionaire" (1956) • "Life with Elizabeth" (1952–1955) • "Hollywood on Television" (1949)