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