Ellen Hansen Corby was an American actress and screenwriter. She performed in over 200 films and television series from the 1930s to the 1990s. She played 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).
Ellen Corby, American actress and screenwriter (died 1999)
On June 3, in the year 1911, Ellen Corby, American actress and screenwriter (died 1999). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of June 3, one of 347 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Ellen Corby. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on June 3, 1911 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 26 May 2026.
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