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Ellen Corby, 4 FOR TEXAS


Born
1911-06-03
Racine, WI
(Ellen Hanson)
Died
1999-04-04   (87)
Woodland Hills, CA

Began in the business as a script girl at the Hal Roach Studios, where she worked on the films of Laurel & Hardy, Charley Chase, Our Gang and more. Married Roach cinematographer Francis Corby in 1934; they divorced in 1944. She began to take on character roles in films like IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE and I REMEMBER MAMA. Worked consistently, and achieved lasting fame when she was cast as the grandmother on THE WALTONS (1972 - 1981).

Acting Credits (2)

Film or Short Title Featuring Role
4 FOR TEXAS (1963) Moe, Larry and Curly Joe Widow
HEY MOE! HEY DAD! (2015) Miscellaneous Appearances archive footage

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