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)
Half Angel (1951)
as Kay
Blackbeard, the Pirate (1952)
as Alvina, a lady in waiting
The Woman on the Beach (1947)
as Mrs. Mary Wernecke
Spring Reunion (1957)
as Miss Stapleton
Arch of Triumph (1948)
as Irate Wife (uncredited)
Bob Hope's World of Comedy (1976)
as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
My Dear Secretary (1948)
as Mary
The Diary of a Chambermaid (1946)
as Louise
Sarong Girl (1943)
as Irene Raynor
The Skipper Surprised His Wife (1950)
as Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)
The Beautiful Cheat (1945)
as Miss Beatrice Kent
Heading for Heaven (1947)
as Molly
Desire in the Dust (1960)
as Nora Finney
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven (1948)
as Opal Cheever
An Old-Fashioned Girl (1949)
as Mrs. Shaw
That's the Spirit (1945)
as Bilson
O, My Darling Clementine (1943)
as Irene (Princess Sheba)
Reveille with Beverly (1943)
as Elsie (uncredited)
Bonzo Goes to College (1952)
as Nancy
Meet Me After the Show (1951)
as Tillie
Ricochet Romance (1954)
as Miss Clay
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title (1966)
as Granny (uncredited)
Hot Rhythm (1944)
as Polly Kane (as Irene)
There's a Girl in My Heart (1949)
as Mrs. Mullin
One Big Happy Family (1935)
as Irene
His Pest Girl (1937)
as Irene
San Diego I Love You (1944)
as Miss Jones
Little Iodine (1946)
as Mrs. Tremble
The Sultan's Daughter (1943)
as Irene
Rockabilly Baby (1957)
as Eunice Johnson
That Night with You (1945)
as Prudence
Melody Parade (1943)
as Gloria Brewster
The WAC from Walla Walla (1952)
as WAC Sgt. Kearns
Melody for Three (1941)
as Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)
Just Plain Folks (1936)
Actor
Hold Your Temper (1943)
as Edgar's Wife
Will You Stop? (1937)
as Irene / Cleopatra
Peaceful Relations (1936)
as Irene
The Big Courtship (1937)
as Irene Ryan
The Wacky Family (1936)
Actor