Ellen Albertini Dow
Actor
Born Nov 16, 1913 · Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, USA
Active 1982–2015
Ellen Rose Albertini Dow (November 16, 1913 – May 4, 2015) was an American film and television character actress and drama coach.
Filmography
Shameless (2011) — The Real Aunt GingerNew Girl (2011) — Aunt RuthieHannah Montana (2006) — Kathrine McCordWedding Crashers (2005) — Grandma Mary ClearyAmerican Dad! (2005) — Helen Washburn (voice)My Name Is Earl (2005) — Gertrude BalboaNed's Declassified School Survival Guide (2004) — Mrs. KnappCold Case (2003) — Audrey Abruzzi (2007)Six Feet Under (2001) — RobertaRoad Trip (2000) — Barry's GrandmaFamily Guy (1999) — Aunt Helen (voice) · Elderly Woman (voice)Patch Adams (1998) — AggieThe Wedding Singer (1998) — RosieSabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) — Old LadyER (1994) — Mrs. RibletThe Nanny (1993) — Wendell's Mother (uncredited)Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) — Choir NunSister Act (1992) — Choir NunSeinfeld (1989) — MommaQuantum Leap (1989) — GrandmaThe Wonder Years (1988) — Mrs. TamboraStar Trek: The Next Generation (1987) — FelisaThe Golden Girls (1985) — Sarah · Lillian · Mrs. LeonardMoonlighting (1985) — Mrs. Baer