Irene Ryan
Acting
1902-10-17 · 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.
Filmography(58)
movieBob Hope's World of Comedy
as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage) · 1976 · 0.0
tvThe Don Knotts Show
as Self · 1970 · 9.0
tvLove, American Style
as · 1969 · 6.1
movieDon't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
as Granny (uncredited) · 1966 · 5.3
tvThe Dean Martin Show
as · 1965 · 7.4
tvThe Hollywood Palace
as Self - Panelist · 1964 · 5.0
tvThe Danny Kaye Show
as Self · 1963 · 7.0
tvPetticoat Junction
as Granny · 1963 · 5.8
tvThe Merv Griffin Show
as Self · 1962 · 6.6
tvThe Beverly Hillbillies
as Granny · 1962 · 6.9
tvMister Ed
as · 1961 · 6.8
movieDesire in the Dust
as Nora Finney · 1960 · 4.4
tvBringing Up Buddy
as · 1960 · 9.0
tvMy Three Sons
as · 1960 · 6.6
movieRockabilly Baby
as Eunice Johnson · 1957 · 6.3
tvThe Real McCoys
as · 1957 · 5.9
tvAlcoa Theatre
as Martha Henderson · 1957 · 7.0
movieSpring Reunion
as Miss Stapleton · 1957 · 6.2
tvMatinee Theater
as · 1955 · 5.3
movieRicochet Romance
as Miss Clay · 1954 · 8.0
tvThe Whistler
as · 1954 · 0.0
tvGeneral Electric Theater
as Mrs. Bryant · 1953 · 6.8
movieBlackbeard, the Pirate
as Alvina, a lady in waiting · 1952 · 5.9
movieThe WAC from Walla Walla
as WAC Sgt. Kearns · 1952 · 10.0