Ellen Corby: The Life & Legacy Of Grandma Walton!
Did you ever feel like you knew someone from television, like they were a part of your own family? Ellen Corby, the actress who embodied Grandma Esther Walton, was precisely that figure for millions of viewers.Born Ellen Hansen on June 3, 1911, in Racine, Wisconsin, Ellen Corbys story is one of remarkable resilience and artistic passion. From her earliest years, a creative spirit burned within her. Her parents, both Danish immigrants, instilled in her a deep appreciation for her heritage. "I'm Danish at heart," she would often say. The early loss of her father thrust her mother, Dagmar, into the role of provider, leading her to establish a restaurant. The financial devastation of the 1929 stock market crash profoundly shaped young Ellen, teaching her the value of every single dollar a lesson that would stay with her throughout her life. She was encouraged by her parents in her artistic aspirations.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ellen Hansen Corby |
| Birth Date | June 3, 1911 |
| Birth Place | Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
| Death Date | April 14, 1999 |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Danish-American |
| Parents | Dagmar Hansen (Mother), Father (Name Unknown) |
| Spouse(s) | Francis Corby (m. 1934, div. 1944), Edwin Janss (m. 1955, div. 1964) |
| Occupation | Actress, Writer |
| Years Active | 1933-1997 |
| Known For | Esther "Grandma" Walton on "The Waltons" |
| Awards | 3 Primetime Emmy Awards for "The Waltons" |
| Notable Movies | "It's a Wonderful Life," "Vertigo," "Shane," "The Seventh Cross" |
| Notable TV Shows | "The Waltons," "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," "The Twilight Zone" |
| Other Talents | Screenwriting, Script Supervising |
| Legacy | Beloved television icon, symbol of family and resilience |
| Reference | Ellen Corby IMDb Profile |
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Ellen Corby The Heart Of The Waltons & Timeless Icon Remembering Her
Ellen Corby The Heart Of The Waltons & Timeless Icon Remembering Her
THE WALTONS, Ellen Corby, 1972 81 Stock Photo Alamy
