How old where The Golden Girls' characters?

Answer 1

Blanche Devereaux played by Rue McClanahan born February 21, 1934 and passed June 3, 2010

Rose Nylund played by Betty White born January 17, 1922

Dorothy Zbornak played by Bea Arthur born May 13, 1922 and passed April 25, 2009

Sophia Petrillo played by Estelle Getty born July 25, 1923 and passed July 22, 2008

Answer 2

BEA ARTHUR

PLAYS:Dorthy Zbornak

AGE:83

BIRTHDAY:May 13 1922

BETTY WHITE

PLAYS:Rose Nylund

AGE:85

BIRTHDAY:January 17 1922

RUE MCCLANAHAN

PLAYS:Blanche Deveraux

AGE:72

BIRTHDAY:February 21 1934

ESTELLE GETTY

PLAYS:Sophia Petrillo

AGE:84

BIRTHDAY:July 23 1923

RIP REST IN HEAVEN

Answer 3

According to the internet, Rose was the only character to have a stated age. She was evidently 55 in Season One.

The running joke for Blanche was she lied about her age but she was certainly over 50 as well.

Answer 4

Bea Arthur & Betty White were both 63 when the show premiered compared to Rue McClanahan at 51 & Estelle Getty at 62.

Answer 5

50’

Answer 6

51

Answer 7

Don’t know