Irene Ryan
Acting
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.
Known for
Acting58
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976
Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
movieDon't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
1966
Granny (uncredited)
tvThe Hollywood Palace
1964
Self - Panelist
tvPetticoat Junction
1963
Granny
movieDesire in the Dust
1960
Nora Finney
movieRockabilly Baby
1957
Eunice Johnson
tvAlcoa Theatre
1957
Martha Henderson
movieSpring Reunion
1957
Miss Stapleton
movieRicochet Romance
1954
Miss Clay
tvGeneral Electric Theater
1953
Mrs. Bryant
movieBlackbeard, the Pirate
1952
Alvina, a lady in waiting
movieThe WAC from Walla Walla
1952
WAC Sgt. Kearns
movieHalf Angel
1951
Nurse Kay
movieThe Skipper Surprised His Wife
1950
Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)
movieThere's a Girl in My Heart
1949
Mrs. Mullin
movieMighty Joe Young
1949
Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
movieAn Old-Fashioned Girl
1949
Mrs. Shaw
movieTexas, Brooklyn & Heaven
1948
Opal Cheever
movieArch of Triumph
1948
Irate Wife (uncredited)
movieThe Woman on the Beach
1947
Mrs. Mary Wernecke
movieLittle Iodine
1946
Mrs. Tremble
movieThat Night with You
1945
Prudence
movieThe Beautiful Cheat
1945
Miss Beatrice Kent
movieSan Diego I Love You
1944
Miss Jones
movieHot Rhythm
1944
Polly Kane (as Irene)
movieO, My Darling Clementine
1943
Irene (Princess Sheba)
movieMelody Parade
1943
Gloria Brewster
movieSarong Girl
1943
Irene Raynor
Hold Your Temper
1943
Edgar's Wife
movieReveille with Beverly
1943
Elsie (uncredited)
movieMelody for Three
1941
Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)
movieWill You Stop?
1937
Irene / Cleopatra