Irene Ryan

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

57

Gender

Female

Birthday

1902-10-17

Day of death

1973-04-26 (70 years old)

Place of Birth

El Paso, Texas, USA

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

  • The Beverly Hillbillies

    The Beverly Hillbillies

  • The Merv Griffin Show

    The Merv Griffin Show

  • Love, American Style

    Love, American Style

  • My Three Sons

    My Three Sons

  • Petticoat Junction

    Petticoat Junction

  • Matinee Theater

    Matinee Theater

  • Mister Ed

    Mister Ed

  • The Bob Hope Show

    The Bob Hope Show

  • The Whistler

    The Whistler

  • The Real McCoys

    The Real McCoys

  • The Danny Kaye Show

    The Danny Kaye Show

  • The Dean Martin Show

    The Dean Martin Show

  • Alcoa Theatre

    Alcoa Theatre

  • Little Iodine

    Little Iodine

  • Peaceful Relations

    Peaceful Relations

  • The Hollywood Palace

    The Hollywood Palace

  • Melody Parade

    Melody Parade

  • Half Angel

    Half Angel

  • Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title

    Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title

  • Spring Reunion

    Spring Reunion

  • Hot Rhythm

    Hot Rhythm

  • Bonzo Goes to College

    Bonzo Goes to College

  • The Don Knotts Show

    The Don Knotts Show

  • Mighty Joe Young

    Mighty Joe Young

  • My Dear Secretary

    My Dear Secretary

  • Arch of Triumph

    Arch of Triumph

  • The Sultan's Daughter

    The Sultan's Daughter

  • Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven

    Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven

  • Blackbeard, the Pirate

    Blackbeard, the Pirate

  • Bringing Up Buddy

    Bringing Up Buddy

  • Heading for Heaven

    Heading for Heaven

  • Desire in the Dust

    Desire in the Dust

  • Will You Stop?

    Will You Stop?

  • Hold Your Temper

    Hold Your Temper

  • San Diego I Love You

    San Diego I Love You

  • The Big Courtship

    The Big Courtship

  • Meet Me After the Show

    Meet Me After the Show

  • Just Plain Folks

    Just Plain Folks

  • That Night with You

    That Night with You

  • The Beautiful Cheat

    The Beautiful Cheat

  • The Woman on the Beach

    The Woman on the Beach

  • The Wacky Family

    The Wacky Family

  • That's the Spirit

    That's the Spirit

  • Melody for Three

    Melody for Three

  • His Pest Girl

    His Pest Girl

  • General Electric Theater

    General Electric Theater

  • The Diary of a Chambermaid

    The Diary of a Chambermaid

  • Sarong Girl

    Sarong Girl

  • An Old-Fashioned Girl

    An Old-Fashioned Girl

  • The Skipper Surprised His Wife

    The Skipper Surprised His Wife

  • One Big Happy Family

    One Big Happy Family

  • O, My Darling Clementine

    O, My Darling Clementine

  • There's a Girl in My Heart

    There's a Girl in My Heart

  • Reveille with Beverly

    Reveille with Beverly

  • The WAC from Walla Walla

    The WAC from Walla Walla

  • Rockabilly Baby

    Rockabilly Baby

  • Ricochet Romance

    Ricochet Romance