
Before The Golden Girls (for which she won an Emmy), she appeared alongside Harvey Fierstein on stage in Torch Song Trilogy. Following The Golden Girls she continued the role in 4 further series The Golden Palace (starring), Empty Nest (recurring), and Sisters and Blossom (guest appearances).
In 1988, she published an autobiography, If I Knew Then, What I Know Now... So What? Her filmwork included Mannequin, Stuart Little, Mask, Tootsie, and Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot.
Love ya, Ma.