Acting
Irene Ryan
Also Known As: Irene Noblett, Reenie, Irene Noblitt
Birth Date
October 17, 1902
Death Date
April 26, 1973
(passed away at 70)
Place of Birth
El Paso, Texas, USA
Popularity
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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.
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TV Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
1962 • 1 episode
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TV Show
Love, American Style
1969 • 1 episode
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My Three Sons
1960 • 1 episode
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The Beverly Hillbillies
Granny
1962 • 274 episodes
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Petticoat Junction
Granny
1963 • 2 episodes
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Mister Ed
1961 • 1 episode
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Matinee Theater
1955 • 1 episode
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The Bob Hope Show
Self
1950 • 2 episodes
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The Whistler
1954 • 1 episode
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The Dean Martin Show
1965 • 1 episode
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The Real McCoys
1957 • 1 episode
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Alcoa Theatre
Martha Henderson
1957 • 1 episode
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The Danny Kaye Show
Self
1963 • 1 episode
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TV Show
The Hollywood Palace
Self - Panelist
1964 • 1 episode
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Movie
Mighty Joe Young
Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
1949
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Movie
Spring Reunion
Miss Stapleton
1957
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Movie
Half Angel
Nurse Kay
1951
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Movie
Heading for Heaven
Molly
1947
Movie
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
1976
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TV Show
Bringing Up Buddy
1960 • 2 episodes