Irene Ryan
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.
Films (40)
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