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
Granny (uncredited)

Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title (1966)
Movie
Self - Panelist

The Hollywood Palace (1964)
TV
Cynthia Boyle

Bringing Up Buddy (1960)
TV
Nora Finney

Desire in the Dust (1960)
Movie
Eunice Johnson

Rockabilly Baby (1957)
Movie
Martha Henderson

Alcoa Theatre (1957)
TV
Miss Stapleton

Spring Reunion (1957)
Movie
Miss Clay

Ricochet Romance (1954)
Movie
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
Nurse Kay

Half Angel (1951)
Movie
Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)

The Skipper Surprised His Wife (1950)
Movie
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
Opal Cheever

Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven (1948)
Movie
Irate Wife (uncredited)

Arch of Triumph (1948)
Movie
Molly - the Maid

Heading for Heaven (1947)
Movie
Mrs. Wernecke

The Woman on the Beach (1947)
Movie
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Mrs. Tremble

Little Iodine (1946)
Movie
Prudence

That Night with You (1945)
Movie
Miss Beatrice Kent

The Beautiful Cheat (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
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 Ryan

The Big Courtship (1937)
Movie
Irene Carr

Just Plain Folks (1936)
Movie
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1902-10-17
Deathday1973-04-26 (70 years old)
Birth PlaceEl Paso, United States
RelationshipsTim Ryan (1922 - 1942)
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsIrene Noblett, Reenie, Irene Noblitt, Irene Noblette
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