Irene Ryan
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 17, 1902
- Died
- April 26, 1973 (aged 70)
- Birthplace
- El Paso, Texas, USA
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.
Known For
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Filmography
The Don Knotts Show
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Love, American Style
TV · 1 ep
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
Movie · as Granny (uncredited)
The Dean Martin Show
TV · 1 ep
The Hollywood Palace
TV · as Self - Panelist · 1 ep
Petticoat Junction
TV · as Granny · 2 eps
The Danny Kaye Show
TV · as Self · 1 ep
The Beverly Hillbillies
TV · as Granny · 274 eps
The Merv Griffin Show
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Mister Ed
TV · 1 ep
Desire in the Dust
Movie · as Nora Finney
My Three Sons
TV · 1 ep
Bringing Up Buddy
TV · 2 eps
Spring Reunion
Movie · as Miss Stapleton
Rockabilly Baby
Movie · as Eunice Johnson
The Real McCoys
TV · 1 ep
Alcoa Theatre
TV · as Martha Henderson · 1 ep
Matinee Theater
TV · 1 ep
Ricochet Romance
Movie · as Miss Clay
The Whistler
TV · 1 ep
General Electric Theater
TV · as Mrs. Bryant · 1 ep
Bonzo Goes to College
Movie · as Nancy
Blackbeard, the Pirate
Movie · as Alvina, a lady in waiting
The WAC from Walla Walla
Movie · as WAC Sgt. Kearns
Half Angel
Movie · as Kay
Meet Me After the Show
Movie · as Tillie
The Skipper Surprised His Wife
Movie · as Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)
The Bob Hope Show
TV · as Self · 2 eps
Mighty Joe Young
Movie · as Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
There's a Girl in My Heart
Movie · as Mrs. Mullin
An Old-Fashioned Girl
Movie · as Mrs. Shaw
Arch of Triumph
Movie · as Irate Wife (uncredited)
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
Movie · as Opal Cheever
My Dear Secretary
Movie · as Mary
The Woman on the Beach
Movie · as Mrs. Mary Wernecke
Heading for Heaven
Movie · as Molly
The Diary of a Chambermaid
Movie · as Louise
Little Iodine
Movie · as Mrs. Tremble
That's the Spirit
Movie · as Bilson
That Night with You
Movie · as Prudence
The Beautiful Cheat
Movie · as Miss Beatrice Kent
San Diego I Love You
Movie · as Miss Jones
Hot Rhythm
Movie · as Polly Kane (as Irene)
Melody Parade
Movie · as Gloria Brewster
Sarong Girl
Movie · as Irene Raynor
Reveille with Beverly
Movie · as Elsie (uncredited)
The Sultan's Daughter
Movie · as Irene
O, My Darling Clementine
Movie · as Irene (Princess Sheba)
Hold Your Temper
Movie · as Edgar's Wife
Melody for Three
Movie · as Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)
The Big Courtship
Movie · as Irene Ryan
His Pest Girl
Movie · as Irene
Will You Stop?
Movie · as Irene / Cleopatra
Peaceful Relations
Movie · as Irene
The Wacky Family
Movie
Just Plain Folks
Movie
One Big Happy Family
Movie · as Irene