
Acting
Born October 17, 1902 · El Paso, Texas, USA
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.

Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
1966

Desire in the Dust
1960

Rockabilly Baby
1957

Spring Reunion
1957

Ricochet Romance
1954

Blackbeard, the Pirate
1952

The WAC from Walla Walla
1952

Bonzo Goes to College
1952

Meet Me After the Show
1951

Half Angel
1951

The Skipper Surprised His Wife
1950

There's a Girl in My Heart
1949

Mighty Joe Young
1949

An Old-Fashioned Girl
1949

My Dear Secretary
1948

Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
1948

Arch of Triumph
1948

Heading for Heaven
1947

The Woman on the Beach
1947

Little Iodine
1946

The Diary of a Chambermaid
1946

That Night with You
1945

The Beautiful Cheat
1945

That's the Spirit
1945

San Diego I Love You
1944

Hot Rhythm
1944

O, My Darling Clementine
1943

The Sultan's Daughter
1943

Melody Parade
1943

Sarong Girl
1943
Hold Your Temper
1943

Reveille with Beverly
1943

Melody for Three
1941

Will You Stop?
1937
His Pest Girl
1937
The Big Courtship
1937
The Wacky Family
1936
Peaceful Relations
1936
Just Plain Folks
1936
One Big Happy Family
1935