Corby, Ellen (1911–1998)
Corby, Ellen (1911–1998)
American actress. Born Ellen Hansen, June 3, 1911, in Racine, Wisconsin; died April 14, 1999, in Woodland Hills, California; m. Francis Corby, 1934 (div. 1944).
Probably best remembered for portrayal of Grandma Walton on "The Waltons" (1972–79), for which she won 3 Emmys (1972, 1974 & 1975); films include It's a Wonderful Life, Till the End of Time, The Spiral Staircase, Little Women, Harriet Craig, Angels in the Outfield, Shane, Sabrina and Vertigo; suffered a serious stroke (1976). Nominated for Academy Award for performance in I Remember Mama (1948).
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