
Known for
Acting
Born
October 17, 1902
Birthplace
El Paso, Texas, USA
Died
April 26, 1973 (aged 70)
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.
1970
1969
1966
as Granny (uncredited)
1965
1964
1963
1963
1962
1962
1961
1960
as Nora Finney
1960
1960
1957
as Eunice Johnson
1957
1957
1957
as Miss Stapleton
1955
1954
as Miss Clay
1954
1953
1952
as Alvina, a lady in waiting
1952
as WAC Sgt. Kearns
1952
as Nancy
1951
as Tillie