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Irene Ryan

Irene Ryan

Actor Oct 17 (died age 70) El Paso, Texas, USA 1935–1976 (41 year career)
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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 won…

Known For

The Beverly Hillbillies
Film

The Beverly Hillbillies

Granny
Mighty Joe Young
Film

Mighty Joe Young

Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
The Woman on the Beach
Film

The Woman on the Beach

Mrs. Mary Wernecke
Blackbeard, the Pirate
Film

Blackbeard, the Pirate

Alvina, a lady in waiting
The Diary of a Chambermaid
Film

The Diary of a Chambermaid

Louise
Arch of Triumph
Film

Arch of Triumph

Irate Wife (uncredited)
My Dear Secretary
Film

My Dear Secretary

Mary
Reveille with Beverly
Film

Reveille with Beverly

Elsie (uncredited)

Filmography

Acting (58)

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Movies (41)

Bob Hope's World of Comedy

Bob Hope's World of Comedy

1976

as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)

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

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

1966

as Granny (uncredited)

3.5
Desire in the Dust

Desire in the Dust

1960

as Nora Finney

3.3
Spring Reunion

Spring Reunion

1957

as Miss Stapleton

5.8
Rockabilly Baby

Rockabilly Baby

1957

as Eunice Johnson

6.0
Ricochet Romance

Ricochet Romance

1954

as Miss Clay

7.0
Blackbeard, the Pirate

Blackbeard, the Pirate

1952

as Alvina, a lady in waiting

5.9
The WAC from Walla Walla

The WAC from Walla Walla

1952

as WAC Sgt. Kearns

Bonzo Goes to College

Bonzo Goes to College

1952

as Nancy

5.0
Half Angel

Half Angel

1951

as Nurse Kay

5.6
Meet Me After the Show

Meet Me After the Show

1951

as Tillie

4.7
The Skipper Surprised His Wife

The Skipper Surprised His Wife

1950

as Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)

4.7
Mighty Joe Young

Mighty Joe Young

1949

as Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)

6.4
An Old-Fashioned Girl

An Old-Fashioned Girl

1949

as Mrs. Shaw

5.0
There's a Girl in My Heart

There's a Girl in My Heart

1949

as Mrs. Mullin

My Dear Secretary

My Dear Secretary

1948

as Mary

5.9
Arch of Triumph

Arch of Triumph

1948

as Irate Wife (uncredited)

5.8
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven

Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven

1948

as Opal Cheever

5.3
The Woman on the Beach

The Woman on the Beach

1947

as Mrs. Mary Wernecke

6.1
Heading for Heaven

Heading for Heaven

1947

as Molly

4.9
The Diary of a Chambermaid

The Diary of a Chambermaid

1946

as Louise

6.2
Little Iodine

Little Iodine

1946

as Mrs. Tremble

3.0
The Beautiful Cheat

The Beautiful Cheat

1945

as Miss Beatrice Kent

5.0
That's the Spirit

That's the Spirit

1945

as Bilson

5.0
That Night with You

That Night with You

1945

as Prudence

Hot Rhythm

Hot Rhythm

1944

as Polly Kane (as Irene)

4.7
San Diego I Love You

San Diego I Love You

1944

as Sheila Jones

6.2
Hold Your Temper

Hold Your Temper

1943

as Edgar's Wife

Sarong Girl

Sarong Girl

1943

as Irene Raynor

Melody Parade

Melody Parade

1943

as Gloria Brewster

Reveille with Beverly

Reveille with Beverly

1943

as Elsie (uncredited)

7.0
O, My Darling Clementine

O, My Darling Clementine

1943

as Irene (Princess Sheba)

The Sultan's Daughter

The Sultan's Daughter

1943

as Irene

3.0
Melody for Three

Melody for Three

1941

as Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)

5.0
Will You Stop?

Will You Stop?

1937

as Irene / Cleopatra

The Big Courtship

The Big Courtship

1937

as Irene Ryan

His Pest Girl

His Pest Girl

1937

as Irene

Peaceful Relations

Peaceful Relations

1936

as Irene

Just Plain Folks

Just Plain Folks

1936
The Wacky Family

The Wacky Family

1936
One Big Happy Family

One Big Happy Family

1935

as Irene