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Irene Ryan
Actor
Born October 17, 1902Died April 26, 1973 (70 years)
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
| 2005 | Paul Henning & The Hillbillies · as Granny Clampett |
| 2003 | 'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection · as Granny (beverly Hillbillies) |
| 1998 | 'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Videos · as Granny (beverly Hillbillies) |
| 1969 | Love, American Style (TV Series) |
| 1966 | Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title · as Granny (uncredited) |
| 1965 | The Dean Martin Show (TV Series) |
| 1963 | Petticoat Junction (TV Series) · as Granny |
| 1962 | The Beverly Hillbillies (TV Series) · as Granny |
| 1961 | Mister Ed (TV Series) |
| 1960 | Desire in the Dust · as Nora Finney |
| 1960 | My Three Sons (TV Series) |
| 1957 | Rockabilly Baby · as Eunice Johnson |
| 1957 | Alcoa Theatre (TV Series) · as Martha Henderson |
| 1957 | The Real McCoys (TV Series) |
| 1957 | The Restless Gun (TV Series) · as Mrs. Thelma Taylor |
| 1957 | Wagon Train (TV Series) · as Martha Gresham |
| 1956 | Spring Reunion · as Miss Stapleton |
| 1955 | Matinee Theater (TV Series) |
| 1954 | Ricochet Romance · as Miss Clay |
| 1954 | The Whistler (TV Series) · as Caroline |
| 1953 | Make Room for Daddy (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1953 | General Electric Theater (TV Series) · as Mrs. Bryant |
| 1952 | Blackbeard, the Pirate · as Alvina, A Lady In Waiting |
| 1952 | Bonzo Goes to College · as Nancy |
| 1951 | Meet Me After the Show · as Tillie |
| 1951 | Half Angel · as Nurse Kay |
| 1950 | The Skipper Surprised His Wife · as Mrs. O'rourke (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Mighty Joe Young · as Southern Belle At The Bar (uncredited) |
| 1949 | An Old-Fashioned Girl · as Mrs. Shaw |
| 1948 | My Dear Secretary · as Mary |
| 1948 | Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven · as Opal Cheever |
| 1948 | Arch of Triumph · as Irate Wife (uncredited) |
| 1947 | Heading for Heaven · as Molly |
| 1947 | The Woman on the Beach · as Mrs. Mary Wernecke |
| 1946 | The Diary of a Chambermaid · as Louise |
| 1945 | That Night with You · as Prudence |
| 1945 | That's the Spirit · as Bilson |
| 1944 | San Diego I Love You · as Sheila Jones |
| 1944 | Hot Rhythm · as Polly Kane (as Irene) |
| 1943 | The Sultan's Daughter · as Irene |
| 1943 | Melody Parade · as Gloria Brewster |
| 1943 | Sarong Girl · as Irene Raynor |
| 1943 | Reveille with Beverly · as Elsie (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Unfinished Business · as Bit Part |
| 1941 | Melody for Three · as Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Hamlet and Eggs · as Irene |
| 1936 | Peaceful Relations · as Irene |