Irene Ryan
Acting · Born 1902-10-17 · age 70 at death · 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.
Titles
The Beverly Hillbillies
Mighty Joe Young
The Woman on the Beach
Mister Ed
Blackbeard, the Pirate
Petticoat Junction
Arch of Triumph
My Three Sons
The Diary of a Chambermaid
My Dear Secretary
Love, American Style
The Dean Martin Show
The Real McCoys
Meet Me After the Show
Matinee Theater
Alcoa Theatre
Half Angel
Heading for Heaven
Reveille with Beverly
General Electric Theater
San Diego I Love You
Spring Reunion
Desire in the Dust
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
Hot Rhythm
The Skipper Surprised His Wife
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
That's the Spirit
Rockabilly Baby
Little Iodine
Bonzo Goes to College
The Sultan's Daughter
The Beautiful Cheat
There's a Girl in My Heart
Melody for Three
Ricochet Romance
An Old-Fashioned Girl
Peaceful Relations
That Night with You
Melody Parade
Sarong Girl
The WAC from Walla Walla
The Wacky Family
Just Plain Folks
The Big Courtship
His Pest Girl
O, My Darling Clementine
Hold Your Temper
Will You Stop?
The Whistler