Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1902-10-17
Day of Death
1973-04-26
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.
Filmography (41)
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
1966
Desire in the Dust
1960
Rockabilly Baby
1957
Spring Reunion
1957
Ricochet Romance
1954
Blackbeard, the Pirate
1952
The WAC from Walla Walla
1952
Bonzo Goes to College
1952
Meet Me After the Show
1951
Half Angel
1951
The Skipper Surprised His Wife
1950
There's a Girl in My Heart
1949
Mighty Joe Young
1949
