Irene Ryan
Known for Acting · 58 credits
- Born
- 1902-10-17
- Died
- 1973-04-26
- Place of birth
- El Paso, Texas, USA
- Also known as
- Irene Noblett · Reenie · Irene Noblitt · Irene Noblette · آیرین رایان
Biography
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.
Known For
TV Shows (17)
Love, American Style
1969
Petticoat Junction
1963
as Granny
The Beverly Hillbillies
1962
as Granny
My Three Sons
1960
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
Matinee Theater
1955
Mister Ed
1961
The Real McCoys
1957
The Bob Hope Show
1950
as Self
The Dean Martin Show
1965
Alcoa Theatre
1957
as Martha Henderson
The Hollywood Palace
1964
as Self - Panelist
The Danny Kaye Show
1963
as Self
The Whistler
1954
The Don Knotts Show
1970
as Self
General Electric Theater
1953
as Mrs. Bryant
Bringing Up Buddy
1960
Movies (41)
Blackbeard, the Pirate
1952
as Alvina, a lady in waiting
Mighty Joe Young
1949
as Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
1948
as Opal Cheever
Arch of Triumph
1948
as Irate Wife (uncredited)
The Diary of a Chambermaid
1946
as Louise
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976
as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
San Diego I Love You
1944
as Sheila Jones
The Woman on the Beach
1947
as Mrs. Mary Wernecke
Reveille with Beverly
1943
as Elsie (uncredited)
Rockabilly Baby
1957
as Eunice Johnson
My Dear Secretary
1948
as Mary
Desire in the Dust
1960
as Nora Finney
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
1966
as Granny (uncredited)
Meet Me After the Show
1951
as Tillie
Spring Reunion
1957
as Miss Stapleton
Half Angel
1951
as Nurse Kay
Bonzo Goes to College
1952
as Nancy
Melody for Three
1941
as Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)
Little Iodine
1946
as Mrs. Tremble
The Skipper Surprised His Wife
1950
as Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)
Heading for Heaven
1947
as Molly
Sarong Girl
1943
as Irene Raynor
That's the Spirit
1945
as Bilson
That Night with You
1945
as Prudence
The Beautiful Cheat
1945
as Miss Beatrice Kent
Melody Parade
1943
as Gloria Brewster
Ricochet Romance
1954
as Miss Clay
There's a Girl in My Heart
1949
as Mrs. Mullin
Hold Your Temper
1943
as Edgar's Wife
Hot Rhythm
1944
as Polly Kane (as Irene)
The Wacky Family
1936
O, My Darling Clementine
1943
as Irene (Princess Sheba)
The Sultan's Daughter
1943
as Irene
The WAC from Walla Walla
1952
as WAC Sgt. Kearns
An Old-Fashioned Girl
1949
as Mrs. Shaw
Just Plain Folks
1936
Will You Stop?
1937
as Irene / Cleopatra
One Big Happy Family
1935
as Irene
Peaceful Relations
1936
as Irene
The Big Courtship
1937
as Irene Ryan
His Pest Girl
1937
as Irene
About Irene Ryan
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 discover… With 58 credits spanning from 1935 to 1976, Irene Ryan has appeared in 41 films and 17 TV shows.
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Most Popular Irene Ryan Movies
- Blackbeard, the Pirate (1952) — as Alvina, a lady in waiting
- Mighty Joe Young (1949) — as Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
- Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven (1948) — as Opal Cheever
- Arch of Triumph (1948) — as Irate Wife (uncredited)
- The Diary of a Chambermaid (1946) — as Louise
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