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Irene Ryan

Irene Ryan

Acting

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 Movies

Acting

Peaceful RelationsMOVIE
MOVIE

Peaceful Relations

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Peaceful Relations
Irene
Poster for The Woman on the Beach
MOVIE

The Woman on the Beach

6.2(0.1K)
The Woman on the Beach
Mrs. Mary Wernecke
Poster for The Diary of a Chambermaid
MOVIE

The Diary of a Chambermaid

6.2(0.0K)
The Diary of a Chambermaid
Louise
Poster for Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
MOVIE

Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title

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Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
Granny (uncredited)
Poster for That's the Spirit
MOVIE

That's the Spirit

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That's the Spirit
Bilson
Poster for San Diego I Love You
MOVIE

San Diego I Love You

6.8(0.0K)
San Diego I Love You
Sheila Jones
Poster for That Night with You
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That Night with You

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That Night with You
Prudence
Poster for Arch of Triumph
MOVIE

Arch of Triumph

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Arch of Triumph
Irate Wife (uncredited)
Poster for Bonzo Goes to College
MOVIE

Bonzo Goes to College

6.0(0.0K)
Bonzo Goes to College
Nancy
Poster for Blackbeard, the Pirate
MOVIE

Blackbeard, the Pirate

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Blackbeard, the Pirate
Alvina, a lady in waiting

Gallery

Irene Ryan portrait
Irene Ryan portrait