About
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
Love, American StyleSeries • 1969
Matinee TheaterSeries • 1955
Petticoat JunctionSeries • 1963
My Three SonsSeries • 1960
The Beverly HillbilliesSeries • 1962
Mister EdSeries • 1961
The Real McCoysSeries • 1957
The Dean Martin ShowSeries • 1965
Alcoa TheatreSeries • 1957
Mighty Joe YoungMovie • 1949
The Diary of a ChambermaidMovie • 1946
Blackbeard, the PirateMovie • 1952
My Dear SecretaryMovie • 1948
The Woman on the BeachMovie • 1947
Arch of TriumphMovie • 1948