Irene Ryan
Born
October 17, 1902
Died
April 26, 1973 (70 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
El Paso, Texas, USA
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
The Don Knotts Show
Self · (1 episode)
1970
Love, American Style
(1 episode)
1969
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
Granny (uncredited)
1966
The Dean Martin Show
(1 episode)
1965
The Hollywood Palace
Self - Panelist · (1 episode)
1964
The Danny Kaye Show
Self · (1 episode)
1963
Petticoat Junction
Granny · (2 episodes)
1963
The Merv Griffin Show
Self · (1 episode)
1962
The Beverly Hillbillies
Granny · (274 episodes)
1962
Mister Ed
(1 episode)
1961
Desire in the Dust
Nora Finney
1960
Bringing Up Buddy
(2 episodes)
1960
My Three Sons
(1 episode)
1960
Rockabilly Baby
Eunice Johnson
1957
The Real McCoys
(1 episode)
1957
Alcoa Theatre
Martha Henderson · (1 episode)
1957
Spring Reunion
Miss Stapleton
1957
Matinee Theater
(1 episode)
1955
Ricochet Romance
Miss Clay
1954
The Whistler
(1 episode)
1954
General Electric Theater
Mrs. Bryant · (1 episode)
1953
Blackbeard, the Pirate
Alvina, a lady in waiting
1952
The WAC from Walla Walla
WAC Sgt. Kearns
1952
Bonzo Goes to College
Nancy
1952
Meet Me After the Show
Tillie
1951
Half Angel
Nurse Kay
1951
The Skipper Surprised His Wife
Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)
1950
The Bob Hope Show
Self · (1 episode)
1950
There's a Girl in My Heart
Mrs. Mullin
1949
Mighty Joe Young
Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
1949
An Old-Fashioned Girl
Mrs. Shaw
1949
My Dear Secretary
Mary
1948
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
Opal Cheever
1948
Arch of Triumph
Irate Wife (uncredited)
1948
Heading for Heaven
Molly
1947
The Woman on the Beach
Mrs. Mary Wernecke
1947
Little Iodine
Mrs. Tremble
1946
The Diary of a Chambermaid
Louise
1946
That Night with You
Prudence
1945
The Beautiful Cheat
Miss Beatrice Kent
1945
That's the Spirit
Bilson
1945
San Diego I Love You
Sheila Jones
1944
Hot Rhythm
Polly Kane (as Irene)
1944
O, My Darling Clementine
Irene (Princess Sheba)
1943
The Sultan's Daughter
Irene
1943
Melody Parade
Gloria Brewster
1943
Sarong Girl
Irene Raynor
1943
Hold Your Temper
Edgar's Wife
1943
Reveille with Beverly
Elsie (uncredited)
1943
Melody for Three
Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)
1941
Will You Stop?
Irene / Cleopatra
1937
His Pest Girl
Irene
1937
The Big Courtship
Irene Ryan
1937
The Wacky Family
1936
Peaceful Relations
Irene
1936
Just Plain Folks
1936
One Big Happy Family
Irene
1935