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
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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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The Merv Griffin Show
Self
1962 • 1 episode
Love, American Style
1969 • 1 episode
Matinee Theater
1955 • 1 episode
The Beverly Hillbillies
Granny
1962 • 274 episodes
My Three Sons
1960 • 1 episode
Petticoat Junction
Granny
1963 • 2 episodes
The Bob Hope Show
Self
1950 • 2 episodes
The Real McCoys
1957 • 1 episode
The Dean Martin Show
1965 • 1 episode
Mister Ed
1961 • 1 episode
The Danny Kaye Show
Self
1963 • 1 episode
Alcoa Theatre
Martha Henderson
1957 • 1 episode
The Hollywood Palace
Self - Panelist
1964 • 1 episode
The Whistler
1954 • 1 episode
The Don Knotts Show
Self
1970 • 1 episode
Bringing Up Buddy
1960 • 2 episodes
General Electric Theater
Mrs. Bryant
1953 • 1 episode
Mighty Joe Young
Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
1949
San Diego I Love You
Miss Jones
1944
Spring Reunion
Miss Stapleton
1957