Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Stage actor, Screenwriter, Television actor, Actor
Birthday
(Saturday)
Died
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Francis Corby (1934-1944)
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek (Ἑλένη)
Popularity
Tier B -- 30,578 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 33
Year context
Born in 1911 -- Chinese Revolution overthrows Qing Dynasty; William Howard Taft was US president
Year 1911 →
Career
Career spanning 27 years (1945-1972)
Frequent co-star
Appeared in 5 films with Hank Mann
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (47)
AWARDS (5)
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
1976
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
1975
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
1973
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
1973
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Ellen Corby?
Ellen Corby was born on and passed away on at the age of 87.
Where was Ellen Corby born?
Ellen Corby was born in Racine, Wisconsin, USA.
What movies or shows has Ellen Corby been in?
Ellen Corby has 47 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Waltons (1972), Napoleon and Samantha (1972), Angel in My Pocket (1969), A Fine Pair (1968), The Legend of Lylah Clare (1968).
What is Ellen Corby known for?
Ellen Corby is primarily known as an actor. Ellen Corby (June 3, 1911 – April 14, 1999) was an American actress and screenwriter. She is best remembered for playing the role of Esther…
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