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