Acting
Irene Ryan
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
The Don Knotts Show
Series · 1970
Love, American Style
Series · 1969
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
Film · 1966
The Dean Martin Show
Series · 1965
The Hollywood Palace
Series · 1964
Petticoat Junction
Series · 1963
The Danny Kaye Show
Series · 1963
The Beverly Hillbillies
Series · 1962
The Merv Griffin Show
Series · 1962
Mister Ed
Series · 1961
Desire in the Dust
Film · 1960
My Three Sons
Series · 1960
Bringing Up Buddy
Series · 1960
Spring Reunion
Film · 1957
Rockabilly Baby
Film · 1957
The Real McCoys
Series · 1957
Alcoa Theatre
Series · 1957
Matinee Theater
Series · 1955
Ricochet Romance
Film · 1954
The Whistler
Series · 1954
General Electric Theater
Series · 1953
Bonzo Goes to College
Film · 1952
Blackbeard, the Pirate
Film · 1952
The WAC from Walla Walla
Film · 1952
Half Angel
Film · 1951
Meet Me After the Show
Film · 1951
The Skipper Surprised His Wife
Film · 1950
The Bob Hope Show
Series · 1950
Mighty Joe Young
Film · 1949
There's a Girl in My Heart
Film · 1949
An Old-Fashioned Girl
Film · 1949
Arch of Triumph
Film · 1948
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
Film · 1948
My Dear Secretary
Film · 1948
The Woman on the Beach
Film · 1947
Heading for Heaven
Film · 1947
The Diary of a Chambermaid
Film · 1946
Little Iodine
Film · 1946
That Night with You
Film · 1945
That's the Spirit
Film · 1945
The Beautiful Cheat
Film · 1945
San Diego I Love You
Film · 1944
Hot Rhythm
Film · 1944
Melody Parade
Film · 1943
Sarong Girl
Film · 1943
Reveille with Beverly
Film · 1943
The Sultan's Daughter
Film · 1943
O, My Darling Clementine
Film · 1943
Hold Your Temper
Film · 1943
Melody for Three
Film · 1941
The Big Courtship
Film · 1937
His Pest Girl
Film · 1937
Will You Stop?
Film · 1937
Peaceful Relations
Film · 1936
The Wacky Family
Film · 1936
Just Plain Folks
Film · 1936
One Big Happy Family
Film · 1935