Irene Ryan
Acting
Born: 1902-10-17 · El Paso, Texas, USA
Died: 1973-04-26
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 won
🎬 Movies (30)
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976
Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
1966
Granny (uncredited)
Desire in the Dust
1960
Nora Finney
Spring Reunion
1957
Miss Stapleton
Rockabilly Baby
1957
Eunice Johnson
Ricochet Romance
1954
Miss Clay
Bonzo Goes to College
1952
Nancy
Blackbeard, the Pirate
1952
Alvina, a lady in waiting
The WAC from Walla Walla
1952
WAC Sgt. Kearns
Half Angel
1951
Nurse Kay
Meet Me After the Show
1951
Tillie
The Skipper Surprised His Wife
1950
Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)
Mighty Joe Young
1949
Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
There's a Girl in My Heart
1949
Mrs. Mullin
An Old-Fashioned Girl
1949
Mrs. Shaw
Arch of Triumph
1948
Irate Wife (uncredited)
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
1948
Opal Cheever
My Dear Secretary
1948
Mary
The Woman on the Beach
1947
Mrs. Mary Wernecke
Heading for Heaven
1947
Molly
The Diary of a Chambermaid
1946
Louise
Little Iodine
1946
Mrs. Tremble
That Night with You
1945
Prudence
That's the Spirit
1945
Bilson
The Beautiful Cheat
1945
Miss Beatrice Kent
San Diego I Love You
1944
Sheila Jones
Hot Rhythm
1944
Polly Kane (as Irene)
Melody Parade
1943
Gloria Brewster
Sarong Girl
1943
Irene Raynor
Reveille with Beverly
1943
Elsie (uncredited)
📺 TV Shows (17)
The Don Knotts Show
1970
Self
Love, American Style
1969
The Dean Martin Show
1965
The Hollywood Palace
1964
Self - Panelist
Petticoat Junction
1963
Granny
The Danny Kaye Show
1963
Self
The Beverly Hillbillies
1962
Granny
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
Self
Mister Ed
1961
My Three Sons
1960
Bringing Up Buddy
1960
The Real McCoys
1957
Alcoa Theatre
1957
Martha Henderson
Matinee Theater
1955
The Whistler
1954
General Electric Theater
1953
Mrs. Bryant
The Bob Hope Show
1950
Self