Actor
Irene Ryan
October 17, 1902 · 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.
Often works with
Bess Flowers
4 titles together
Mighty Joe Young, Arch of Triumph, My Dear Secretary
Charles Lane
3 titles together
The Beverly Hillbillies, Petticoat Junction, The Real McCoys
Byron Foulger
3 titles together
Mighty Joe Young, Petticoat Junction, Arch of Triumph
Buddy Ebsen
2 titles together
The Beverly Hillbillies, The Dean Martin Show
Bea Benaderet
2 titles together
The Beverly Hillbillies, Petticoat Junction
Linda Henning
2 titles together
The Beverly Hillbillies, Petticoat Junction
Full filmography · 50
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
as Granny (uncredited)
1966
Desire in the Dust
as Nora Finney
1960
Rockabilly Baby
as Eunice Johnson
1957
Spring Reunion
as Miss Stapleton
1957
Ricochet Romance
as Miss Clay
1954
Blackbeard, the Pirate
as Alvina, a lady in waiting
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The WAC from Walla Walla
as WAC Sgt. Kearns
1952
Bonzo Goes to College
as Nancy
1952
Meet Me After the Show
as Tillie
1951
Half Angel
as Kay
1951
The Skipper Surprised His Wife
as Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)
1950
There's a Girl in My Heart
as Mrs. Mullin
1949