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

  • Love, American Style

    Love, American Style

  • The Merv Griffin Show

    The Merv Griffin Show

  • The Bob Hope Show

    The Bob Hope Show

  • The Beverly Hillbillies

    The Beverly Hillbillies

  • My Three Sons

    My Three Sons

  • Matinee Theater

    Matinee Theater

  • The Real McCoys

    The Real McCoys

  • Petticoat Junction

    Petticoat Junction

  • Mister Ed

    Mister Ed

  • The Danny Kaye Show

    The Danny Kaye Show

  • The Dean Martin Show

    The Dean Martin Show

  • The Hollywood Palace

    The Hollywood Palace

  • Alcoa Theatre

    Alcoa Theatre

  • The Don Knotts Show

    The Don Knotts Show

  • Hold Your Temper

    Hold Your Temper

  • The Wacky Family

    The Wacky Family

  • Melody for Three

    Melody for Three

  • Will You Stop?

    Will You Stop?

  • Just Plain Folks

    Just Plain Folks

  • The Whistler

    The Whistler

  • The Big Courtship

    The Big Courtship

  • Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven

    Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven

  • Peaceful Relations

    Peaceful Relations

  • Bonzo Goes to College

    Bonzo Goes to College

  • Ricochet Romance

    Ricochet Romance

  • San Diego I Love You

    San Diego I Love You

  • Heading for Heaven

    Heading for Heaven

  • That Night with You

    That Night with You

  • Little Iodine

    Little Iodine

  • Melody Parade

    Melody Parade

  • The Sultan's Daughter

    The Sultan's Daughter

  • Half Angel

    Half Angel

  • Desire in the Dust

    Desire in the Dust

  • Mighty Joe Young

    Mighty Joe Young

  • Bringing Up Buddy

    Bringing Up Buddy

  • The Diary of a Chambermaid

    The Diary of a Chambermaid

  • My Dear Secretary

    My Dear Secretary

  • The Skipper Surprised His Wife

    The Skipper Surprised His Wife

  • General Electric Theater

    General Electric Theater

  • The Woman on the Beach

    The Woman on the Beach

  • Blackbeard, the Pirate

    Blackbeard, the Pirate

  • The Beautiful Cheat

    The Beautiful Cheat

  • Spring Reunion

    Spring Reunion

  • Arch of Triumph

    Arch of Triumph

  • The WAC from Walla Walla

    The WAC from Walla Walla

  • That's the Spirit

    That's the Spirit

  • Meet Me After the Show

    Meet Me After the Show

  • His Pest Girl

    His Pest Girl

  • One Big Happy Family

    One Big Happy Family

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

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

  • Sarong Girl

    Sarong Girl

  • Reveille with Beverly

    Reveille with Beverly

  • An Old-Fashioned Girl

    An Old-Fashioned Girl

  • Hot Rhythm

    Hot Rhythm

  • Rockabilly Baby

    Rockabilly Baby

  • O, My Darling Clementine

    O, My Darling Clementine

  • There's a Girl in My Heart

    There's a Girl in My Heart