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Irene Ryan

Irene Ryan

Actor · Born 1902-10-17 · El Paso, Texas, USA

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Biography

Before becoming known to millions as Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962), Irene Ryan was already an established vaudeville, radio and movie actress, though not as famous prior to her television stint. She accompanied Bob Hope on his famous military tours and she was known as "the gal who makes Bob Hope laugh." After being cast as Granny, she became famous overnight. When the Hillbillies ended, she co-starred in the Broadway musical 'Pippin' with Ben Vereen. Unfortunately, despite wonderful reviews from critics, Ryan took ill, was discovered to have an inoperable brain tumor and died soon after at the age of 70.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) — Granny
  2. Mighty Joe Young (1949) — Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
  3. The Woman on the Beach (1947) — Mrs. Mary Wernecke
  4. Mister Ed (1961)
  5. Blackbeard, the Pirate (1952) — Alvina, a lady in waiting
  6. Petticoat Junction (1963) — Granny
  7. Arch of Triumph (1948) — Irate Wife (uncredited)
  8. My Three Sons (1960)
  9. The Diary of a Chambermaid (1946) — Louise
  10. My Dear Secretary (1948) — Mary
  11. Love, American Style (1969)
  12. The Dean Martin Show (1965)
  13. The Real McCoys (1957)
  14. The Merv Griffin Show (1962) — Self
  15. Meet Me After the Show (1951) — Tillie
  16. Matinee Theater (1955)
  17. Alcoa Theatre (1957) — Martha Henderson
  18. Half Angel (1951) — Kay
  19. Heading for Heaven (1947) — Molly
  20. Reveille with Beverly (1943) — Elsie (uncredited)
  21. General Electric Theater (1953) — Mrs. Bryant
  22. San Diego I Love You (1944) — Miss Jones
  23. Spring Reunion (1957) — Miss Stapleton
  24. Desire in the Dust (1960) — Nora Finney
  25. The Hollywood Palace (1964) — Self - Panelist
  26. The Bob Hope Show (1950) — Self
  27. Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven (1948) — Opal Cheever
  28. Hot Rhythm (1944) — Polly Kane (as Irene)
  29. The Skipper Surprised His Wife (1950) — Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)
  30. The Danny Kaye Show (1963) — Self
  31. Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title (1966) — Granny (uncredited)
  32. That's the Spirit (1945) — Bilson
  33. Rockabilly Baby (1957) — Eunice Johnson
  34. Little Iodine (1946) — Mrs. Tremble
  35. Bonzo Goes to College (1952) — Nancy
  36. The Sultan's Daughter (1943) — Irene
  37. The Beautiful Cheat (1945) — Miss Beatrice Kent
  38. There's a Girl in My Heart (1949) — Mrs. Mullin
  39. Melody for Three (1941) — Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)
  40. Ricochet Romance (1954) — Miss Clay