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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ellen Corby reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Ellen Corby's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 70% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ellen Corby remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in It's a Wonderful Life, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ellen Corby Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ellen Corby's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ellen Corby.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | A Walton Easter | Grandma Walton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion | Grandma Walton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | All the Way Home | Great-Gandmaw | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Napoleon and Samantha | Gertrude | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Homecoming: A Christmas Story | Esther Walton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Support Your Local Gunfighter | Abigail | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Gnome-Mobile | Etta Pettibone (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Glass Bottom Boat | Anna Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Ghost & 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 → |
| 1963 | The Caretakers | Irene | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Pocketful of Miracles | Soho Sal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | As Young As We Are | Nettie McPherson | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Vertigo | Manager of McKittrick Hotel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | All Mine to Give | Mrs. Raiden | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Night Passage | Mrs. Feeney | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Illegal | Miss Hinkel | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Sabrina | Miss McCardie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | About Mrs. Leslie | Mrs. Croffman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Shane | Liz Torrey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Woman They Almost Lynched | First Townswoman | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Angels in the Outfield | Sister Veronica | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | On Moonlight Bay | Miss Mary Stevens | Average | 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 | Mighty Joe Young | Orphanage matron (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Little Women | Sophie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Rusty Saves a Life | Miss Simmons | 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 | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Born to Kill | Maid (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | It's a Wonderful Life | Ms. Davis (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Locket | Ginny (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Sister Kenny | Hospital Scrub Woman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Lover Come Back | Rita | Average | 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 → |
| 1934 | Babes in Toyland | Townswoman at Tom-Tom's Trial (uncredited) | Average | 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 "It's a Wonderful Life" with a rating of 8.3/10.
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 "Vertigo", "Sabrina", and "Harriet Craig".