Irene Ryan
Acting
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
May 1, 1966
Desire in the Dust
Oct 10, 1960
Rockabilly Baby
Oct 30, 1957
Spring Reunion
Mar 1, 1957
Ricochet Romance
Nov 1, 1954
Blackbeard, the Pirate
Dec 24, 1952
The WAC from Walla Walla
Oct 10, 1952
Bonzo Goes to College
Sep 11, 1952
Meet Me After the Show
Aug 15, 1951
Half Angel
May 5, 1951
The Skipper Surprised His Wife
Jun 29, 1950
There's a Girl in My Heart
Dec 19, 1949
Mighty Joe Young
Jul 13, 1949
An Old-Fashioned Girl
Jan 19, 1949
My Dear Secretary
Nov 5, 1948
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
Jul 16, 1948
Arch of Triumph
Feb 17, 1948
Heading for Heaven
Dec 6, 1947
The Woman on the Beach
Jun 7, 1947
Little Iodine
Oct 19, 1946
The Diary of a Chambermaid
Feb 15, 1946
That Night with You
Sep 28, 1945
The Beautiful Cheat
Jul 20, 1945
That's the Spirit
Jun 1, 1945
San Diego I Love You
Sep 29, 1944
Hot Rhythm
Apr 22, 1944
O, My Darling Clementine
Dec 31, 1943
The Sultan's Daughter
Dec 16, 1943
Melody Parade
Aug 27, 1943
Sarong Girl
Jun 11, 1943