The diminutive character actress ellen corby had contributed distinctive supporting performances to over 60 films before she became a household name with her portrayal of the. She is best known for her role as esther. Ellen hansen corby was an american actress who garnered fame for portraying the role of esther grandma walton in the cbs television series the waltons, for which she received three. Ellen corby became synonymous with the character of grandma esther walton in the cbs series the waltons. from 1971 to 1997, she appeared in 142 episodes and seven television movies. She was an actress with over 265 acting credits to her name, but ellen corby probably stays remembered as esther walton, or just grandma in the family drama series.
She passed away in 1999, and is perhaps still remembered best for starring as esther grandma walton in 146 episodes of the. Ellen corby was born ellen hansen on , in racine, wisconsin. She played many uncredited bit parts from the late '20s through the '30s. Ellen would not be seen on the big. She is best remembered for her role of 'esther/grandma walton' in the television series, the waltons (1972 to 1981). Born ellen hansen in racine, wisconsin, she. Ellen hansen corby () was an american actress and screenwriter. She played the role of esther grandma walton on the cbs television series the waltons, for. Ellen corby was a fixture of the.
