Betty White was of Greek descent and was born on January 17, 1922. Betty White was an only child and born to a Greek mother, Christine Tess Cachikis. Her mom was a homemaker, and her father, Horace Logan White was a lighting company executive.
with only. the happy homemaker who was anything but on the mary tyler moore show. press your advantage. it was supposed to be a guest appearance but it became a full-time job and earned her two emmy awards. in 1980 husband allen was diagnosed with stomach cancer died the following year. she never remarried and never had children. she continued taking guest star roles in game shows and found the perfect part. i found. rose, as in a series of seats in a movie theater. betty s character was the opposite of sue ann the kind hearted scatter brain rose known for sharing stories small town upbringing. lots saint olive pageant, did you? [applause] 23 years in a row.