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.
Filmography
all 56
Movies 40
TV Shows 16
self 6
Self
The Don Knotts Show (1970)
TV
Granny (uncredited)
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title (1966)
Movie
The Dean Martin Show (1965)
TV
6.67
Self - Panelist
The Hollywood Palace (1964)
TV
Self
The Danny Kaye Show (1963)
TV
Granny
Petticoat Junction (1963)
TV
6
Self
The Merv Griffin Show (1962)
TV
Daisy Moses
The Beverly Hillbillies (1962)
TV
6
Mister Ed (1961)
TV
5.59
Cynthia Boyle
Bringing Up Buddy (1960)
TV
Nora Finney
Desire in the Dust (1960)
Movie
My Three Sons (1960)
TV
6
Eunice Johnson
Rockabilly Baby (1957)
Movie
The Real McCoys (1957)
TV
Martha Henderson
Alcoa Theatre (1957)
TV
Miss Stapleton
Spring Reunion (1957)
Movie
Matinee Theater (1955)
TV
Miss Clay
Ricochet Romance (1954)
Movie
The Whistler (1954)
TV
Mrs. Bryant
General Electric Theater (1953)
TV
Alvina, a lady in waiting
Blackbeard, the Pirate (1952)
Movie
WAC Sgt. Kearns
The WAC From Walla Walla (1952)
Movie
Nancy
Bonzo Goes to College (1952)
Movie
Tillie
Meet Me After the Show (1951)
Movie
Nurse Kay
Half Angel (1951)
Movie
Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)
The Skipper Surprised His Wife (1950)
Movie
Self
The Bob Hope Show (1950)
TV
Mrs. Mullin
There's a Girl in My Heart (1949)
Movie
Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
Mighty Joe Young (1949)
Movie
Mrs. Shaw
An Old-Fashioned Girl (1949)
Movie
Mary
My Dear Secretary (1948)
Movie
Opal Cheever
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven (1948)
Movie
Irate Wife (uncredited)
Arch of Triumph (1948)
Movie
Molly - the Maid
Heading For Heaven (1947)
Movie
Mrs. Mary Wernecke
The Woman on the Beach (1947)
Movie
6
Mrs. Tremble
Little Iodine (1946)
Movie
Louise
The Diary of a Chambermaid (1946)
Movie
6
Prudence
That Night with You (1945)
Movie
Miss Beatrice Kent
The Beautiful Cheat (1945)
Movie
Bilson
That's the Spirit (1945)
Movie
Sheila Jones
San Diego I Love You (1944)
Movie
Polly Kane
Hot Rhythm (1944)
Movie
Irene (Princess Sheba)
O, My Darling Clementine (1943)
Movie
Irene
The Sultan's Daughter (1943)
Movie
Gloria Brewster
Melody Parade (1943)
Movie
Irene Raynor
Sarong Girl (1943)
Movie
Edgar's Wife
Hold Your Temper (1943)
Movie
Elsie (uncredited)
Reveille with Beverly (1943)
Movie
Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)
Melody for Three (1941)
Movie
Irene / Cleopatra
Will You Stop? (1937)
Movie
Irene
His Pest Girl (1937)
Movie
Irene Ryan
The Big Courtship (1937)
Movie
Irene
The Wacky Family (1936)
Movie
Irene
Peaceful Relations (1936)
Movie
Irene Carr
Just Plain Folks (1936)
Movie
Irene
One Big Happy Family (1935)
Movie
Ratings
Average 4.92
Based on 47.6 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1902-10-17
Deathday1973-04-26 (70 years old)
Birth PlaceEl Paso, United States of America
RelationshipsTim Ryan (1922-01-01 - 1942-01-01)
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsIrene Noblett, Reenie, Irene Noblitt, Irene Noblette
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