Betty White

Betty White's television acting career began in the late 1940s and spanned over eight decades, setting a record for longevity. She first gained widespread recognition as Elizabeth Ashton in the 1950s sitcom Life with Elizabeth, and later earned Emmy Awards for her comedic portrayal of Sue Ann Nivens on The Mary Tyler Moore Show. White further cemented her legacy as the beloved Rose Nylund in the iconic 1980s series The Golden Girls, and continued to charm audiences into her 90s with roles like Elka Ostrovsky in Hot in Cleveland.