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Irene Ryan
Irene Ryan

Irene Ryan

ActingBorn October 17, 1902Died April 26, 1973 (age 70)El Paso, Texas, USA

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.

Filmography

1976
Bob Hope's World of Comedy

as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)

Movie
1970TV
1966Movie
1964
The Hollywood Palace

as Self - Panelist

TV
1963TV
1963TV
1961TV
1960
Desire in the Dust

as Nora Finney

Movie
1957
Rockabilly Baby

as Eunice Johnson

Movie
1957
Alcoa Theatre

as Martha Henderson

TV
1957
Spring Reunion

as Miss Stapleton

Movie
1954
Ricochet Romance

as Miss Clay

Movie
1953TV
1952
Blackbeard, the Pirate

as Alvina, a lady in waiting

Movie
1952
The WAC from Walla Walla

as WAC Sgt. Kearns

Movie
1952Movie
1951Movie
1951
Half Angel

as Nurse Kay

Movie
1950
The Skipper Surprised His Wife

as Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)

Movie
1950TV
1949Movie
1949
Mighty Joe Young

as Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)

Movie
1949Movie
1948Movie
1948Movie
1948
Arch of Triumph

as Irate Wife (uncredited)

Movie
1947Movie
1947
The Woman on the Beach

as Mrs. Mary Wernecke

Movie
1946
Little Iodine

as Mrs. Tremble

Movie
1946Movie
1945Movie
1945
The Beautiful Cheat

as Miss Beatrice Kent

Movie
1945Movie
1944
San Diego I Love You

as Sheila Jones

Movie
1944
Hot Rhythm

as Polly Kane (as Irene)

Movie
1943
O, My Darling Clementine

as Irene (Princess Sheba)

Movie
1943Movie
1943
Melody Parade

as Gloria Brewster

Movie
1943
Sarong Girl

as Irene Raynor

Movie
1943
Hold Your Temper

as Edgar's Wife

Movie
1943
Reveille with Beverly

as Elsie (uncredited)

Movie
1941
Melody for Three

as Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)

Movie
1937
Will You Stop?

as Irene / Cleopatra

Movie
1937Movie
1937
The Big Courtship

as Irene Ryan

Movie
1936Movie
1935Movie

Personal Info

DepartmentActing
BirthdayOctober 17, 1902
Day of DeathApril 26, 1973
Place of BirthEl Paso, Texas, USA
Popularity0.9
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