116660
Irene Ryan
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
My Dear Secretary
as Mary
Mighty Joe Young
as Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
Arch of Triumph
as Irate Wife (uncredited)
The Woman on the Beach
as Mrs. Mary Wernecke
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
as Opal Cheever
Blackbeard, the Pirate
as Alvina, a lady in waiting
Bonzo Goes to College
as Nancy
Reveille with Beverly
as Elsie (uncredited)
The Diary of a Chambermaid
as Louise
Spring Reunion
as Miss Stapleton
