Penelope Branning: Penelope Branning. Actress: What's Eating Gilbert Grape. Penelope Branning was born on 12 October 1940 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA. She was an actress, known for What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993), Almost Dead (1994) and General Hospital (1963). She died on 5 August 2021 in Lancaster, California, USA.
Known For: What's Eating Gilbert Grape (Becky's Grandma), Almost Dead (Mrs. Roshak), General Hospital (Betty), L.A. Law (Judge Wanda Lipcott)