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Ellen Corby

Acting

1.7 Popularity Jun 03, 1911 (87 years old) Racine, Wisconsin, USA

Ellen Corby (June 3, 1911 – April 14, 1999) was an American actress and screenwriter. She is best remembered for playing the role of Esther "Grandma" Walton on the CBS television series The Waltons, for which she won three Emmy Awards. She was also nominated for an Academy Award and won a Golden G...

Biography

Ellen Corby (June 3, 1911 – April 14, 1999) was an American actress and screenwriter. She is best remembered for playing the role of Esther "Grandma" Walton on the CBS television series The Waltons, for which she won three Emmy Awards. She was also nominated for an Academy Award and won a Golden Globe Award for her performance as Aunt Trina in I Remember Mama (1948).

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Filmography 239

1997
A Walton Easter Movie

as Grandma Walton

1995
A Walton Wedding Movie

as Grandma Walton

1993
A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion Movie

as Grandma Walton

1982
1982
A Wedding on Waltons Mountain Movie

as Grandma Walton

1981
All the Way Home Movie

as Great-Gandmaw

1974
Dinah! TV

as Self

1974
1972
The Waltons TV

as Esther Walton

1972
The Waltons TV

Story

1972
Napoleon and Samantha Movie

as Gertrude

1971
1971
A Tattered Web Movie

as Mrs. Simmons

1971
1971
Cannon Movie

as Teacher

1970
Night Gallery TV

as Miss Patience

1970
The Odd Couple TV

as Florence

1970
Dan August TV

as Agnes Oaks

1970
Nanny and the Professor TV

as Mrs. Kaufman

Photos 1

Ellen Corby Photo

Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday June 03, 1911 (87 years old)
Died April 14, 1999
Place of Birth Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Also Known As Ellen Hansen, Ellen Hansen Corby
Years Active 1933 - 1997
Popularity 1.7
Career Stats
239 Total Credits
101 Movie Roles
134 TV Roles
1 Photos