Ellen Corby

Born: 3 June 1911, Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Died: 14 April 1999, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA

Ellen Corby was already a famous actress of featured roles in films and television before landing the role of Grandma Walton in the long running series 'The Waltons" in 1971.

Buster's Big Chance (1928) as Séance Attendee (uncredited)

Ellen is on the left. Her husband, Francis Corby, was one of the directors of this Buster Brown short.

The Spiral Staircase (1946) as Neighbour (uncredited)

Ellen Corby is behind Charles Wagenheim.

















A Woman's Secret (1949) as Nurse

Ellen Corby is on the right, with Mary Philips.