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