Irene Ryan
Born: 1902-10-17
• 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.
Filmography
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
Desire in the Dust
Rockabilly Baby
Spring Reunion
Ricochet Romance
Blackbeard, the Pirate
The WAC from Walla Walla
Bonzo Goes to College
Meet Me After the Show
Half Angel
The Skipper Surprised His Wife
There's a Girl in My Heart
Mighty Joe Young
An Old-Fashioned Girl
My Dear Secretary
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
Arch of Triumph
Heading for Heaven
The Woman on the Beach
Little Iodine
The Diary of a Chambermaid
That Night with You
The Beautiful Cheat
That's the Spirit
San Diego I Love You
Hot Rhythm
O, My Darling Clementine
The Sultan's Daughter
Melody Parade
Sarong Girl
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Hold Your Temper
Reveille with Beverly
Melody for Three
Will You Stop?
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His Pest Girl
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The Big Courtship
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The Wacky Family
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Peaceful Relations
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Just Plain Folks
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One Big Happy Family