Irene Ryan
Acting
Born: October 17, 1902 · El Paso, Texas, USA
Died: April 26, 1973 (aged 70)
Highest Rated
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.
Known for
The Beverly Hillbillies
1962
Mighty Joe Young
1949
The Woman on the Beach
1947
Mister Ed
1961
Blackbeard, the Pirate
1952
Petticoat Junction
1963
Arch of Triumph
1948
My Three Sons
1960
The Diary of a Chambermaid
1946
My Dear Secretary
1948
Love, American Style
1969
Photos (2)
Movies (33)
Mighty Joe Young
Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
The Woman on the Beach
Mrs. Mary Wernecke
Arch of Triumph
Irate Wife (uncredited)
Blackbeard, the Pirate
Alvina, a lady in waiting
My Dear Secretary
Mary
Half Angel
Kay
The Diary of a Chambermaid
Louise
Desire in the Dust
Nora Finney
That's the Spirit
Bilson
Reveille with Beverly
Elsie (uncredited)
Meet Me After the Show
Tillie
There's a Girl in My Heart
Mrs. Mullin
O, My Darling Clementine
Irene (Princess Sheba)
San Diego I Love You
Miss Jones
An Old-Fashioned Girl
Mrs. Shaw
Spring Reunion
Miss Stapleton
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
Granny (uncredited)
Bonzo Goes to College
Nancy
The Skipper Surprised His Wife
Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)
The Sultan's Daughter
Irene
That Night with You
Prudence
Heading for Heaven
Molly
Sarong Girl
Irene Raynor
Rockabilly Baby
Eunice Johnson
The WAC from Walla Walla
WAC Sgt. Kearns
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
Opal Cheever
Ricochet Romance
Miss Clay
Melody for Three
Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)
Little Iodine
Mrs. Tremble
Hot Rhythm
Polly Kane (as Irene)
The Beautiful Cheat
Miss Beatrice Kent
Melody Parade
Gloria Brewster
Will You Stop?
Irene / Cleopatra
TV Shows (12)
Love, American Style
1 eps
Matinee Theater
1 eps
Petticoat Junction
Granny · 2 eps
My Three Sons
1 eps
The Beverly Hillbillies
Granny · 274 eps
The Real McCoys
1 eps
Mister Ed
1 eps
The Dean Martin Show
1 eps
Alcoa Theatre
Martha Henderson · 1 eps
The Whistler
1 eps
Bringing Up Buddy
2 eps
General Electric Theater
Mrs. Bryant · 1 eps
