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.
TV Shows(17)
The Don Knotts Show
Self
1970
Love, American Style
1969
The Dean Martin Show
1965
The Hollywood Palace
Self - Panelist
1964
The Danny Kaye Show
Self
1963
Petticoat Junction
Granny
1963
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
1962
The Beverly Hillbillies
Granny
1962
Mister Ed
1961
Bringing Up Buddy
1960
My Three Sons
1960
The Real McCoys
1957
Alcoa Theatre
Martha Henderson
1957
Matinee Theater
1955
The Whistler
1954
General Electric Theater
Mrs. Bryant
1953
The Bob Hope Show
Self
1950
Movies(41)
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
1976
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
Granny (uncredited)
1966
Desire in the Dust
Nora Finney
1960
Rockabilly Baby
Eunice Johnson
1957
Spring Reunion
Miss Stapleton
1957
Ricochet Romance
Miss Clay
1954
Blackbeard, the Pirate
Alvina, a lady in waiting
1952
The WAC from Walla Walla
WAC Sgt. Kearns
1952
Bonzo Goes to College
Nancy
1952
Meet Me After the Show
Tillie
1951
Half Angel
Nurse Kay
1951
The Skipper Surprised His Wife
Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)
1950
There's a Girl in My Heart
Mrs. Mullin
1949
Mighty Joe Young
Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
1949
An Old-Fashioned Girl
Mrs. Shaw
1949
My Dear Secretary
Mary
1948
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
Opal Cheever
1948
Arch of Triumph
Irate Wife (uncredited)
1948
Heading for Heaven
Molly
1947
The Woman on the Beach
Mrs. Mary Wernecke
1947
Little Iodine
Mrs. Tremble
1946
The Diary of a Chambermaid
Louise
1946
That Night with You
Prudence
1945
The Beautiful Cheat
Miss Beatrice Kent
1945
That's the Spirit
Bilson
1945
San Diego I Love You
Sheila Jones
1944
Hot Rhythm
Polly Kane (as Irene)
1944
O, My Darling Clementine
Irene (Princess Sheba)
1943
The Sultan's Daughter
Irene
1943
Melody Parade
Gloria Brewster
1943
Sarong Girl
Irene Raynor
1943
Hold Your Temper
Edgar's Wife
1943
Reveille with Beverly
Elsie (uncredited)
1943
Melody for Three
Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)
1941
Will You Stop?
Irene / Cleopatra
1937
His Pest Girl
Irene
1937
The Big Courtship
Irene Ryan
1937
The Wacky Family
1936
Peaceful Relations
Irene
1936
Just Plain Folks
1936
One Big Happy Family
Irene
1935