How old was Ellen Griswold in Christmas Vacation?

How old was Ellen Griswold in Christmas Vacation?

After making her acting debut in Fatal Attraction, Ellen Latzen snagged the role of Ruby Sue; Catherine and Eddie’s daughter in Christmas Vacation when she was just 9 years old.

Why is Clark Griswold called Sparky?

Trivia (56) Ellen calls Clark “Sparky” in all four Vacation movies. In the DVD commentary for this movie, Chevy Chase said that the nickname was Beverly D’Angelo’s idea, and she still affectionately calls him Sparky.

Is Catherine Ellen’s sister in Christmas Vacation?

Miriam Flynn (Catherine Johnson) THEN: Miriam Flynn dropped in on the Griswolds’ Christmas celebrations as Ellen’s cousin Catherine Johnson. She debuted the role in 1983’s National Lampoon’s Vacation, also earning credits for the ’80s TV series Maggie, 1983’s Mr. Mom, and the late ’80s series Raising Miranda.

How is Uncle Eddie related to the Griswolds?

They go back. I don’t know. As the cousin to Ellen Griswold (Beverly D’Angelo), the impossibly patient wife to Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase), Clark proves to be not-so-understanding of Eddie’s unabashedly cowboy charm.

What does the W stand for in Clark W Griswold?

The “W” in Clark W. Griswold stands for Wilhelm.

What is Cousin Eddie’s last name?

When the Griswold’s arrive at Cousin Eddie and Catherine’s, the Letter on their screen door has an “H”. Cousin Eddie’s last name is Johnson.