Ronnie Claire Edwards was an American actress who is best known for The Waltons, The Dead Pool, and A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion.
Personal and Family Life
Born on February 9, 1933, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Ronnie was the daughter of Warren Hamilton Edwards and Pauline Caroline Mills Edwards. She had a sister named Orma Lee Edwards. Throughout her career, she was married twice, first to Robert K. Sands and then to Bill Record, though both marriages ended in divorce. Edwards graduated from Classen High School in 1951 and later put out a memoir titled “The Knife Thrower’s Assistant,” detailing her unique career experiences.
Career
Edwards had a diverse acting career, which included stage and television performances. She was awarded the Drama Logue Award in 1979 for her outstanding performance in “The Vienna Notes.” In addition to her work in film and television, she gained recognition for her role as Corabeth Walton in the beloved series, The Waltons, where her character became a fan favorite.
Death and Legacy
Ronnie Claire Edwards passed away on June 14, 2016, in Dallas, Texas, due to natural causes. She had lived in a converted church that she restored herself after moving from Los Angeles. Edwards is remembered for her contributions to the arts and her memorable performances that left an impact on audiences.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Five Days from Home | 1978-07-30 | Marina |
| A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion | 1993-11-21 | Corabeth Walton |
| Sweet Bird of Youth | 1989-10-01 | Aunt Nonnie |
| The Dead Pool | 1988-07-13 | Molly Fisher |
| Inherit the Wind | 1999-05-29 | Mrs. Haley |
| 8 Seconds | 1994-02-25 | Carolyn Kyle |
| Nobody’s Fool | 1986-11-07 | Bingo |
| A Walton Wedding | 1995-02-12 | Corabeth Walton |
| Perfect | 1985-05-15 | Melody |
| Mother’s Day on Waltons Mountain | 1982-05-02 | Corabeth Walton Godsey |
| A Day for Thanks on Waltons Mountain | 1982-11-22 | Corabeth Walton Godsey |
| This Is the West That Was | 1974-12-17 | |
| A Wedding on Waltons Mountain | 1982-02-02 | Corabeth Walton Godsey |
| When Every Day Was the Fourth of July | 1978-03-12 | Mrs. Najarian (uncredited) |
| All the Way Home | 1963-10-17 | Sally |
| Future Cop | 1976-05-01 | Dr. Avery |
| Getting Wasted | 1980-01-01 | Mrs. Carson |
| Designing Women | 1986-09-29 | Ione Frazier |
| The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1985-09-29 | Ted Rawley |
| The Waltons | 1972-09-14 | |
| Paper Moon | 1974-09-12 | |
| Falcon Crest | 1981-12-04 | |
| Murder, She Wrote | 1984-09-30 | Sylvia McMasters |
| Star Trek: The Next Generation | 1987-09-28 | Talur |
| In the Heat of the Night | 1988-03-06 | |
| The Torkelsons | 1991-09-21 | Bootsie |
| Dynasty | 1981-01-12 | |
| Boone | 1983-09-26 | |
| Crazy like a Fox | 1984-12-30 | |
| Murphy’s Law | 1988-11-02 | |
| Just in Time | 1988-04-06 | |
| Sara | 1985-01-23 | Helen Newcomb |
| Today’s F.B.I. | 1981-10-25 | Victoria |