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Irene Ryan
Actor

Irene Ryan

17 Oct 1902Born
26 Apr 1973Died
70Age at death
52Credits

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

Filmography

  1. 1969Love, American StyleSeries (1 episode)
  2. 1966Don't Worry, We'll Think of a TitleFilm: Granny (uncredited)
  3. 1965The Dean Martin ShowSeries (1 episode)
  4. 1963Petticoat JunctionSeries: Granny (2 episodes)
  5. 1962The Beverly HillbilliesSeries: Granny (274 episodes)
  6. 1961Mister EdSeries (1 episode)
  7. 1960Desire in the DustFilm: Nora Finney
  8. 1960Bringing Up BuddySeries (2 episodes)
  9. 1960My Three SonsSeries (1 episode)
  10. 1957Rockabilly BabyFilm: Eunice Johnson
  11. 1957The Real McCoysSeries (1 episode)
  12. 1957Alcoa TheatreSeries: Martha Henderson (1 episode)
  13. 1957Spring ReunionFilm: Miss Stapleton
  14. 1955Matinee TheaterSeries (1 episode)
  15. 1954Ricochet RomanceFilm: Miss Clay
  16. 1954The WhistlerSeries (1 episode)
  17. 1953General Electric TheaterSeries: Mrs. Bryant (1 episode)
  18. 1952Blackbeard, the PirateFilm: Alvina, a lady in waiting
  19. 1952The WAC from Walla WallaFilm: WAC Sgt. Kearns
  20. 1952Bonzo Goes to CollegeFilm: Nancy
  21. 1951Meet Me After the ShowFilm: Tillie
  22. 1951Half AngelFilm: Kay
  23. 1950The Skipper Surprised His WifeFilm: Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)
  24. 1949There's a Girl in My HeartFilm: Mrs. Mullin
  25. 1949Mighty Joe YoungFilm: Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
  26. 1949An Old-Fashioned GirlFilm: Mrs. Shaw
  27. 1948My Dear SecretaryFilm: Mary
  28. 1948Texas, Brooklyn & HeavenFilm: Opal Cheever
  29. 1948Arch of TriumphFilm: Irate Wife (uncredited)
  30. 1947Heading for HeavenFilm: Molly
  31. 1947The Woman on the BeachFilm: Mrs. Mary Wernecke
  32. 1946Little IodineFilm: Mrs. Tremble
  33. 1946The Diary of a ChambermaidFilm: Louise
  34. 1945That Night with YouFilm: Prudence
  35. 1945The Beautiful CheatFilm: Miss Beatrice Kent
  36. 1945That's the SpiritFilm: Bilson
  37. 1944San Diego I Love YouFilm: Miss Jones
  38. 1944Hot RhythmFilm: Polly Kane (as Irene)
  39. 1943O, My Darling ClementineFilm: Irene (Princess Sheba)
  40. 1943The Sultan's DaughterFilm: Irene
  41. 1943Melody ParadeFilm: Gloria Brewster
  42. 1943Sarong GirlFilm: Irene Raynor
  43. 1943Hold Your TemperFilm: Edgar's Wife
  44. 1943Reveille with BeverlyFilm: Elsie (uncredited)
  45. 1941Melody for ThreeFilm: Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)
  46. 1937Will You Stop?Film: Irene / Cleopatra
  47. 1937His Pest GirlFilm: Irene
  48. 1937The Big CourtshipFilm: Irene Ryan
  49. 1936The Wacky FamilyFilm
  50. 1936Peaceful RelationsFilm: Irene
  51. 1936Just Plain FolksFilm
  52. 1935One Big Happy FamilyFilm: Irene

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