Irene Ryan

Irene Ryan

1902-10-17

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.

Also appears in

San Diego I Love You

San Diego I Love You

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That’s the Spirit

That’s the Spirit

4.0

Spring Reunion

Spring Reunion

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The Skipper Surprised His Wife

The Skipper Surprised His Wife

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Little Iodine

Little Iodine

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The Big Courtship

The Big Courtship

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Half Angel

Half Angel

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There’s a Girl in My Heart

There’s a Girl in My Heart

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Hot Rhythm

Hot Rhythm

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One Big Happy Family

One Big Happy Family

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Peaceful Relations

Peaceful Relations

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The Wacky Family

The Wacky Family

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O, My Darling Clementine

O, My Darling Clementine

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Melody for Three

Melody for Three

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Melody Parade

Melody Parade

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Sarong Girl

Sarong Girl

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Hold Your Temper

Hold Your Temper

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His Pest Girl

His Pest Girl

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Just Plain Folks

Just Plain Folks

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Will You Stop?

Will You Stop?

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