Irene Ryan
Known for ActingBorn 1902-10-17 — died 1973-04-26El 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
Mighty Joe Young
1949 · as Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
Half Angel
1951 · as Nurse Kay
Spring Reunion
1957 · as Miss Stapleton
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976 · as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
Arch of Triumph
1948 · as Irate Wife (uncredited)
That's the Spirit
1945 · as Bilson
Blackbeard, the Pirate
1952 · as Alvina, a lady in waiting
An Old-Fashioned Girl
1949 · as Mrs. Shaw
Heading for Heaven
1947 · as Molly
O, My Darling Clementine
1943 · as Irene (Princess Sheba)
The Skipper Surprised His Wife
1950 · as Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)
My Dear Secretary
1948 · as Mary
Reveille with Beverly
1943 · as Elsie (uncredited)
The Diary of a Chambermaid
1946 · as Louise
The Woman on the Beach
1947 · as Mrs. Mary Wernecke
Desire in the Dust
1960 · as Nora Finney
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
1948 · as Opal Cheever
Hot Rhythm
1944 · as Polly Kane (as Irene)