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
Top 40 Movies
Mighty Joe Young
1949
Half Angel
1951
The Diary of a Chambermaid
1946
Spring Reunion
1957
The Skipper Surprised His Wife
1950
My Dear Secretary
1948
Heading for Heaven
1947
Arch of Triumph
1948
Hot Rhythm
1944
Reveille with Beverly
1943
That's the Spirit
1945
The Woman on the Beach
1947
Sarong Girl
1943
Desire in the Dust
1960
San Diego I Love You
1944
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
1966
The Beautiful Cheat
1945
An Old-Fashioned Girl
1949
Blackbeard, the Pirate
1952
O, My Darling Clementine
1943
Ricochet Romance
1954
Rockabilly Baby
1957
Melody Parade
1943
The WAC from Walla Walla
1952
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
1948
Meet Me After the Show
1951
Little Iodine
1946
There's a Girl in My Heart
1949
Bonzo Goes to College
1952
Melody for Three
1941
That Night with You
1945
The Sultan's Daughter
1943
Will You Stop?
1937