Irene Ryan
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 17, 1902
- Died
- April 26, 1973
- Birthplace
- El Paso, Texas, USA
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
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title 1966
as Granny (uncredited)
Desire in the Dust 1960
as Nora Finney
Rockabilly Baby 1957
as Eunice Johnson
Spring Reunion 1957
as Miss Stapleton
Ricochet Romance 1954
as Miss Clay
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 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 Miss 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
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
His Pest Girl 1937
as Irene
- The Big Courtship
The Big Courtship 1937
as Irene Ryan
- The Wacky Family
The Wacky Family 1936
Actor
- Peaceful Relations
Peaceful Relations 1936
as Irene
- Just Plain Folks
Just Plain Folks 1936
Actor
- One Big Happy Family
One Big Happy Family 1935
as Irene
Credits from TMDB.