Irene Ryan
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.
Acted in
The Don Knotts Show
1970
as Self
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
1966
as Granny (uncredited)
The Dean Martin Show
1965
The Hollywood Palace
1964
as Self - Panelist
The Danny Kaye Show
1963
as Self
Petticoat Junction
1963
as Granny
The Beverly Hillbillies
1962
as Granny
Mister Ed
1961
Desire in the Dust
1960
as Nora Finney
Bringing Up Buddy
1960
My Three Sons
1960
Rockabilly Baby
1957
as Eunice Johnson
The Real McCoys
1957
Alcoa Theatre
1957
as Martha Henderson
Spring Reunion
1957
as Miss Stapleton
Matinee Theater
1955
Ricochet Romance
1954
as Miss Clay
The Whistler
1954
General Electric Theater
1953
as Mrs. Bryant
Blackbeard, the Pirate
1952
as Alvina, a lady in waiting
The WAC From Walla Walla
1952
as WAC Sgt. Kearns
Bonzo Goes to College
1952
as Nancy
Meet Me After the Show
1951
as Tillie
Half Angel
1951
as Nurse Kay
The Skipper Surprised His Wife
1950
as Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)
There's a Girl in My Heart
1949
as Mrs. Mullin
Mighty Joe Young
1949
as Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
An Old-Fashioned Girl
1949
as Mrs. Shaw
My Dear Secretary
1948
as Mary
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
1948
as Opal Cheever
Arch of Triumph
1948
as Irate Wife (uncredited)
Heading for Heaven
1947
as Molly
The Woman on the Beach
1947
as Mrs. Mary Wernecke
Little Iodine
1946
as Mrs. Tremble
The Diary of a Chambermaid
1946
as Louise
That Night with You
1945
as Prudence
The Beautiful Cheat
1945
as Miss Beatrice Kent
That's the Spirit
1945
as Bilson
San Diego I Love You
1944
as Sheila Jones
Hot Rhythm
1944
as Polly Kane (as Irene)
O, My Darling Clementine
1943
as Irene (Princess Sheba)
The Sultan's Daughter
1943
as Irene
Melody Parade
1943
as Gloria Brewster
Sarong Girl
1943
as Irene Raynor
Hold Your Temper
1943
as Edgar's Wife
Reveille with Beverly
1943
as Elsie (uncredited)
Melody for Three
1941
as Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)
Will You Stop?
1937
as Irene / Cleopatra
His Pest Girl
1937
as Irene
The Big Courtship
1937
as Irene Ryan
The Wacky Family
1936
Peaceful Relations
1936
as Irene
Just Plain Folks
1936
One Big Happy Family
1935
as Irene