Ellen Corby
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Ellen Corby (June 3, 1911 – April 14, 1999) was an American actress and screenwriter. She is best remembered for playing 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). Description above from the Wikipedia article Ellen Corby, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Ellen Corby Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ellen Corby reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ellen Corby's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 98% of Ellen Corby's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Broken Coin, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ellen Corby Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ellen Corby's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ellen Corby has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | A Walton Easter | Grandma Walton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion | Grandma Walton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | All the Way Home | Great-Gandmaw | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Waltons: A Decade of the Waltons | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Homecoming: A Christmas Story | Esther Walton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Support Your Local Gunfighter | Abigail | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Ghost and Mr. Chicken | Neva Tremaine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Family Jewels | Airline Passenger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte | Lily | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Strangler | Mrs. Kroll | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Pocketful of Miracles | Soho Sal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | As Young As We Are | Nettie McPherson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Vertigo | Manager of McKittrick Hotel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Night Passage | Mrs. Feeney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | God Is My Partner | Mrs. Dalton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Sabrina | Miss McCardie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | About Mrs. Leslie | Mrs. Croffman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Untamed Heiress | Mrs. Flanny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Shane | Liz Torrey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Woman They Almost Lynched | First Townswoman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Monsoon | Katie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Barefoot Mailman | Miss Della (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Angels in the Outfield | Sister Veronica | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | On Moonlight Bay | Miss Mary Stevens | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Mating Season | Annie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Harriet Craig | Lottie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Gunfighter | Mrs. Devlin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Caged | Emma Barber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Madame Bovary | Félicité | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Little Women | Sophie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Rusty Saves a Life | Miss Simmons | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Strike It Rich | Annie Harkins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Fighting Father Dunne | Colpeck's Secretary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Noose Hangs High | Hilda - Maid (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | I Remember Mama | Aunt Trina | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Judge Steps Out | Mother at Party (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Railroaded! | Mrs. Wills (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer | Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | They Won't Believe Me | Screaming Woman in Courtroom (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Born to Kill | Maid (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | It's a Wonderful Life | Ms. Davis (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Sister Kenny | Hospital Scrub Woman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Lover Come Back | Rita | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Bedlam | Betty, Queen of the Artichokes (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Dark Corner | Maid (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Spiral Staircase | Neighbour (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Broken Coin | Bit Part (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Speed Limited | Secretary | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Sons of the Desert | Partygoer at Table Next to Charley's (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Rafter Romance | Telemarketer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Ellen Corby - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ellen Corby?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ellen Corby is "The Broken Coin" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Ellen Corby acted in?
Ellen Corby has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ellen Corby?
Other notable films include "It's a Wonderful Life", "Vertigo", and "Speed Limited".