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
Half Angel (1951)
as Kay
Spring Reunion (1957)
as Miss Stapleton
Mighty Joe Young (1949)
as Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
Blackbeard, the Pirate (1952)
as Alvina, a lady in waiting
Bob Hope's World of Comedy (1976)
as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
Heading for Heaven (1947)
as Molly
The Diary of a Chambermaid (1946)
as Louise
My Dear Secretary (1948)
as Mary
O, My Darling Clementine (1943)
as Irene (Princess Sheba)
The Skipper Surprised His Wife (1950)
as Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)
That's the Spirit (1945)
as Bilson
Arch of Triumph (1948)
as Irate Wife (uncredited)
Bonzo Goes to College (1952)
as Nancy
Hot Rhythm (1944)
as Polly Kane (as Irene)
Sarong Girl (1943)
as Irene Raynor
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
An Old-Fashioned Girl (1949)
as Mrs. Shaw
Reveille with Beverly (1943)
as Elsie (uncredited)
Rockabilly Baby (1957)
as Eunice Johnson
The Beautiful Cheat (1945)
as Miss Beatrice Kent
His Pest Girl (1937)
as Irene
One Big Happy Family (1935)
as Irene
Little Iodine (1946)
as Mrs. Tremble
Meet Me After the Show (1951)
as Tillie
That Night with You (1945)
as Prudence
San Diego I Love You (1944)
as Miss Jones
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title (1966)
as Granny (uncredited)
There's a Girl in My Heart (1949)
as Mrs. Mullin
The WAC from Walla Walla (1952)
as WAC Sgt. Kearns
Ricochet Romance (1954)
as Miss Clay
Melody Parade (1943)
as Gloria Brewster
The Sultan's Daughter (1943)
as Irene
Melody for Three (1941)
as Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)
The Wacky Family (1936)
Actor
Will You Stop? (1937)
as Irene / Cleopatra
Hold Your Temper (1943)
as Edgar's Wife
Just Plain Folks (1936)
Actor
Peaceful Relations (1936)
as Irene
The Big Courtship (1937)
as Irene Ryan