Irene Ryan
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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
Credits
Mighty Joe Young (1949)
as Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
Arch of Triumph (1948)
as Irate Wife (uncredited)
The Woman on the Beach (1947)
as Mrs. Mary Wernecke
Spring Reunion (1957)
as Miss Stapleton
My Dear Secretary (1948)
as Mary
The Diary of a Chambermaid (1946)
as Louise
Desire in the Dust (1960)
as Nora Finney
Half Angel (1951)
as Kay
Blackbeard, the Pirate (1952)
as Alvina, a lady in waiting
O, My Darling Clementine (1943)
as Irene (Princess Sheba)
There's a Girl in My Heart (1949)
as Mrs. Mullin
Meet Me After the Show (1951)
as Tillie
That's the Spirit (1945)
as Bilson
The Skipper Surprised His Wife (1950)
as Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)
San Diego I Love You (1944)
as Miss Jones
An Old-Fashioned Girl (1949)
as Mrs. Shaw
That Night with You (1945)
as Prudence
The Sultan's Daughter (1943)
as Irene
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title (1966)
as Granny (uncredited)
Bonzo Goes to College (1952)
as Nancy
Reveille with Beverly (1943)
as Elsie (uncredited)
The WAC from Walla Walla (1952)
as WAC Sgt. Kearns
Heading for Heaven (1947)
as Molly
Sarong Girl (1943)
as Irene Raynor
Rockabilly Baby (1957)
as Eunice Johnson
Melody for Three (1941)
as Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven (1948)
as Opal Cheever
Hot Rhythm (1944)
as Polly Kane (as Irene)
One Big Happy Family (1935)
as Irene
Ricochet Romance (1954)
as Miss Clay
His Pest Girl (1937)
as Irene
The Beautiful Cheat (1945)
as Miss Beatrice Kent
Little Iodine (1946)
as Mrs. Tremble
Melody Parade (1943)
as Gloria Brewster
Will You Stop? (1937)
as Irene / Cleopatra
The Wacky Family (1936)
Actor
Hold Your Temper (1943)
as Edgar's Wife
The Big Courtship (1937)
as Irene Ryan
Just Plain Folks (1936)
Actor
Peaceful Relations (1936)
as Irene