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Ellen Corby: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Ellen Corby? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Ellen Hansen Corby (June 3, 1911 – April 14, 1999) was an American actress and screenwriter. She performed in over 200 films and television series from the 1930s to the 1990s. She played 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).

Quick facts about Ellen Corby

  • Full name: Ellen Corby
  • Born: 1911-06-03
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q368794

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Who is Ellen Corby?

Ellen Hansen Corby (June 3, 1911 – April 14, 1999) was an American actress and screenwriter.

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Ellen Corby is United States.

When was Ellen Corby born?

Ellen Corby was born on 1911-06-03.

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