1.
The Gift of the Magi (1958)
Role:
Mrs. Abercrombie (as Beatrice Arthur)
Starring:
Eli Wallach, Gordon MacRae, Sally Ann Howes, Allen Case
Directed By:
George Schaefer
Beatrice Arthur started her career with off-Broadway productions including ‘The ThreePenny Opera’ (1954), ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ (1964), and earned acclaim as ‘Vera’ in ‘Mame’ (1966).
Arthur’s first screen appearance was on 1951 TV-series ‘Kraft Television Theater,’ ‘Once Upon a Tune’ and others, and featured in ‘Caesar’s Hour’ (1954-1956). Her first film was ‘That Kind of Woman’ (1959).
Arthur’s role as ‘Maude Findlay’ in sitcom ‘All in the Family’ (1971-1972) brought her acclaim and also, her own series ‘Maude’ (1972-1978), fetching numerous nominations and awards. She reprised role of ‘Vera’ in film-adaption of ‘Mame’ (1974). Later, she appeared in cameos in films ‘History of the World Part-I’ (1981), and ‘For Better or Worse’ (1995).
Arthur featured in TV’s ‘Star Wars Holiday Special’ (1978), followed by ‘The Beatrice Arthur Special’ (1980) as host. She played title role in sitcom ‘Amanda’ (1983). Her portrayal of ‘Dorothy Zbornak’ in long-running, hit sitcom ‘The Golden Girls’ (1985-1992) earned several accolades. She guest appeared in the spin-off, ‘The Golden Palace’ (1992-1993).
Arthur featured as guest on several TV-shows, and was part of ‘Futurama’ (2001). Her Broadway show ‘Bea Arthur on Broadway: Just Between Friends’ (2002) earned nominations.
