B
ea Arthur's most memorable roles were Maude and Dorothy from the classic television shows Maude and Golden Girls, respectively. Bea was a fantastic actress, comedian, and singer. She made America laugh through her husky voice and unique wit. Bea's shows addressed social issues and meant more to those who watched than just mindless comedy. Her comedic abilities will be remembered by the people who continue to laugh at her sitcoms and through all the areas of the film and theater industry to which she contributed.
Timeline
Birth- May 13, 1922
New York, New York
Birth- May 13, 1922
Birth
Brooklyn, Kings County Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
1939 - 1945World War II
Branch
Marine Corps
Auxiliary
US Marine Corps Women's Reserve
Conflict Period
World War II
Served For
United States of America
Gold Star
Service Number
758043
Marriage- 1950-Ages: 56 - 28 years
Gene Saks
To
1978
Occupation
Actress, Comedian
Birth Name
Bernice Frankel
Appears on All in the Family as Maude
1971
Appears in Broadway play Mame & wins Tony award
1966
Won the Emmy award for Best Lead Actress in Maude
1977
Stars in her own series Maude, it runs for 6 years
1972
Gains acclaim in Fiddler on the Roof as Yente
1964
Nominated for a Tony for her show Bea Arthur
2002
Stars in sitcom Golden Girls, runs for 7 seasons
1985
Gender
Female
Physical Description: Height
5 feet 9 1/2 inches
Children (Adopted): Daniel Saks
Children (Adopted): Matthew Saks
Death- Apr 25, 2009-Age: 87 years
Los Angeles, California
Cancer
Death- Apr 25, 2009-Age: 87 years
Death
Brentwood, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
Other Facts
Marriage
Robert Alan Arthur
Also known as
Bea Arthur
Full Name
Beatrice Arthur
