Irene Ryan
Actor/Actriz
33
Movies
15
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
Los Beverly Ricos (The Beverly Hillbillies)
Granny
Love, American Style
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
Petticoat Junction
Granny
My Three Sons
Matinee Theater
The Bob Hope Show
Self
Mister Ed
The Real McCoys
The Danny Kaye Show
Self
The Dean Martin Show
The Hollywood Palace
Self - Panelist
Alcoa Theatre
Martha Henderson
The Whistler
General Electric Theater
Mrs. Bryant
El poderoso Joe
Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
Sarong Girl
Irene Raynor
Arch of Triumph
Irate Wife (uncredited)
Spring Reunion
Miss Stapleton
Hot Rhythm
Polly Kane (as Irene)
Melody Parade
Gloria Brewster
The Woman on the Beach
Mrs. Mary Wernecke
Little Iodine
Mrs. Tremble
That Night with You
Prudence
Blackbeard, the Pirate
Alvina, a lady in waiting
Secretaria confidencial
Mary
Reveille with Beverly
Elsie (uncredited)
The Diary of a Chambermaid
Louise
Rockabilly Baby
Eunice Johnson
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
Opal Cheever