Born in January 1922 and a television fixture since the 1950s, actress Betty White is more popular now than ever. Her sweet face, deep dimples, and pleasant demeanor make her snide, sexual, and outrageous comments that much funnier because it’s still surprising to hear them coming from someone who seems so innocent.
Actress Betty White
Since she appeared in the recent film You Again with Jamie Lee Curtis and Sigourney Weaver, as the feisty Emmy-winning host of the Mother’s Day episode of Saturday Night Live (May 8, 2010), in the 2010 Snickers Super Bowl commercial, and in the popular 2009 romantic comedy The Proposal with Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds, White has endeared herself to a whole new generation of audiences, in addition to the seniors who already loved her from The Golden Girls. She also will have a highly anticipated appearance in Men in Black III (2012).
Currently co-starring in the television sitcom Hot in Cleveland, White is known for her TV roles in The Bold and the Beautiful (2006-2009), The Golden Girls (1985-1992), Mama’s Family (1983-1986), The Betty White Show (1977-1978), Mary Tyler Moore (1973-1977), and Life With Elizabeth (1953-1955). She also appeared frequently as a guest on the Password All-Stars game show hosted by her late husband, Allen Ludden.
White has won multiple awards throughout her career, including several Emmy Awards, American Comedy Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award for Life Achievement, a Teen Choice Award (for her role in The Proposal), and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame among her many accomplishments.
Betty White: The Best Gift Ideas
It’s not just the 500,00 Facebook fans who promoted White as the SNL host who love her. “Golden girls” of all ages should enjoy getting these timely gifts relating to America’s newest and oldest sweetheart. This strange assortment of all things Betty White provides fun suggestions for movie lovers, TV addicts, and fans of the perky, outspoken actress.
Looking for a great senior gift idea? You may find exactly what you need below.
Betty White 2011 Wall Calendar
- The actress poses for 12 months of photos. White is donating her royalties from the calendar to support Morris Animal Foundation.
- Format: Calendar (28 pages)
- Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
- Publication Date: October 1, 2010
Here We Go Again: My Life in Television (Book)
- White provides an autobiographical look behind-the-scenes at her life in television. Includes color photographs.
- Author: Betty White
- Format: Paperback book (320 pages)
- Publisher: Scribner
- Publication Date: October 12, 2010
Betty White – In Black & White (DVD)
- White stars in a collection of classic sitcoms and variety shows from the 1950s.
- Genre: Musical Comedy Romance
- Discs: 1
- Run Time: 180 minutes
- Rating: Not Rated
- Studio: Video Service Corp.
- DVD Release Date: December 7, 2010
Annie’s Point (DVD)
- From 2005, this film stars White as a recent widow who drives across the country to place her late husband’s ashes where he requested.
- Also starring Richard Thomas, Amy Davidson, Ellen Albertini Dow, Robert F. Lyons
- Genre: Drama
- Discs: 1
- Run Time: 87 minutes
- Rating: Not Rated
- Studio: Vivendi Entertainment
- DVD Release Date: December 7, 2010
Betty White Christmas ornaments are available through Café Press, and Jerry Leigh Apparel sells a new line of Betty White T-shirts and hoodies. Her DVDs, book, and calendar are available at online book and DVD retailers such as Amazon.com and Borders.com. Sorry folks. The DVD for Hot in Cleveland: Season One won’t be released until January 11, 2011.
For more information about Betty White, visit Internet Movie Database (IMDB.com) and TVGuide.com.
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Leslie C. Halpern - Leslie C. Halpern, Romantic Films/Comedies Topic Editor, authored Passionate About Their Work, Reel Romance, & Dreams on Film.
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