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The Beverly Hillbillies

as Granny

1962
Desire in the Dust

as Nora Finney

1960
Blackbeard, the Pirate

as Alvina, a lady in waiting

1952
Half Angel

as Nurse Kay

1951
My Dear Secretary

as Mary

1948
The Woman on the Beach

as Mrs. Mary Wernecke

1947
Hot Rhythm

as Polly Kane (as Irene)

1944
Melody Parade

as Gloria Brewster

1943
Sarong Girl

as Irene Raynor

1943
The Sultan's Daughter

as Irene

1943
O, My Darling Clementine

as Irene (Princess Sheba)

1943
Irene Ryan Irene Ryan

Birthday

1902-10-17

Place of Birth

San Francisco, California, USA

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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