Ellen Corby

Born: 1911-06-03

Birthplace: Racine, Wisconsin, USA

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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Known For

It's a Wonderful Life
Vertigo
Little Women
Sabrina
Shane
They Won't Believe Me
Angels in the Outfield
Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte
Illegal
Pocketful of Miracles

Top Movie Credits

It's a Wonderful Life Ms. Davis (uncredited)
Vertigo Manager of McKittrick Hotel
Sabrina Miss McCardie
Shane Liz Torrey
They Won't Believe Me Screaming Woman in Courtroom (uncredited)
Angels in the Outfield Sister Veronica
Illegal Miss Hinkel