Bea Arthur

About

Deep-voiced star of Maude, which ran from 1972 to 1978. She also starred in The Golden Girls. 

Before Fame

She joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was honorably discharged with the rank of staff sergeant.

Trivia

In 1996, she earned a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as Vera Charles in Mame.

Family Life

She married her second husband Gene Saka in 1950, and the couple adopted two sons before divorcing in 1980. She was previously married to Robert Alan Aurthur.

Associated With

Betty White was her co-star on The Golden Girls.