Irene Ryan
Acting Born Oct 17, 1902 El Paso, Texas, USA 24 credits
Biography
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.
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Full filmography
- Petticoat Junction (1963) as Granny
- Love, American Style (1969)
- My Three Sons (1960)
- The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) as Granny
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- Matinee Theater (1955)
- Mister Ed (1961)
- The Real McCoys (1957)
- The Bob Hope Show (1950) as Self
- The Dean Martin Show (1965)
- Alcoa Theatre (1957) as Martha Henderson
- The Danny Kaye Show (1963) as Self
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self - Panelist
- The Whistler (1954)
- The Diary of a Chambermaid (1946) as Louise
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Mrs. Bryant
- The Don Knotts Show (1970) as Self
- Bringing Up Buddy (1960)
- Mighty Joe Young (1949) as Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
- Blackbeard, the Pirate (1952) as Alvina, a lady in waiting
- Bob Hope's World of Comedy (1976) as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
- Spring Reunion (1957) as Miss Stapleton
- Arch of Triumph (1948) as Irate Wife (uncredited)
- My Dear Secretary (1948) as Mary