Irene Ryan
Actor/Actriz
33
Movies
14
TV Shows
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.
As Actor/Actress
Matinee Theater
Love, American Style
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
Los Beverly Ricos (The Beverly Hillbillies)
Granny
My Three Sons
Petticoat Junction
Granny
The Real McCoys
The Bob Hope Show
Self
Mister Ed
Alcoa Theatre
Martha Henderson
The Dean Martin Show
The Danny Kaye Show
Self
The Hollywood Palace
Self - Panelist
General Electric Theater
Mrs. Bryant
El poderoso Joe
Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
The Diary of a Chambermaid
Louise
Blackbeard, the Pirate
Alvina, a lady in waiting
Reveille with Beverly
Elsie (uncredited)
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
Opal Cheever
Arch of Triumph
Irate Wife (uncredited)
Little Iodine
Mrs. Tremble
San Diego I Love You
Sheila Jones
Secretaria confidencial
Mary
The Woman on the Beach
Mrs. Mary Wernecke
Sarong Girl
Irene Raynor
Spring Reunion
Miss Stapleton
Half Angel
Nurse Kay
The Sultan's Daughter
Irene
There's a Girl in My Heart
Mrs. Mullin
Rockabilly Baby
Eunice Johnson