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Geer was born in New York City, the daughter of actors Herta Ware and Will Geer. Her father was best-known for playing Grandpa Zebulon "Zeb" Walton on The Waltons. [2] She is married to children's musician Peter Alsop, and was previously married to actor Ed Flanders. She and Flanders had a son, Ian Geer Flanders.
Three children with Will Geer - Kate Geer, Ellen Geer and Thad Geer. She and Geer divorced in 1954 and Herta married again. Her fourth child, Melora Marshall, came from her second marriage to late actor David Marshall. Following Herta's second divorce, she and Will reunited in 1973 and moved back into their Topanga Canyon home with their ...
Discover the movies and TV shows that Will Geer starred in, from The Waltons to Jeremiah Johnson. Browse his biography, awards, and photos on TV Guide.
Francis Corby. . . ( m. 1934; div. 1944) . Partner. Stella Luchetta. Ellen Hansen Corby (June 3, 1911 – April 14, 1999) was an American actress and screenwriter. 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 ...
Aug 8, 2012 · A statue of Will Geer sits in a shady memorial garden on the land, his ashes nearby. "And mother is buried under the sycamore tree," says Ellen, who has also directed this season's run of Measure ...
Richard Thomas on working with Will Geer and Ellen Corby as "Grandma and Grandpa Walton" on The Waltons, and on Will Geer having been a victim of the Hollywood Blacklist. 08:29. Richard Thomas on mentors in his career including Will Geer, Geraldine Page, Michael Learned, and Ralph Waite. 02:35.
