Acting
Irene Ryan
EN cinema · 40 credits
Born
17 October 1902
Died
26 April 1973 (aged 70)
Birthplace
El Paso, Texas, USA
Also known as Irene Noblett · Reenie · Irene Noblitt · Irene Noblette · آیرین رایان
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.
Known for
Filmography
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
as Granny (uncredited)
Desire in the Dust
as Nora Finney
Spring Reunion
as Miss Stapleton
Rockabilly Baby
as Eunice Johnson
Ricochet Romance
as Miss Clay
Blackbeard, the Pirate
as Alvina, a lady in waiting
The WAC from Walla Walla
as WAC Sgt. Kearns
Half Angel
as Kay
Meet Me After the Show
as Tillie
The Skipper Surprised His Wife
as Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)
Mighty Joe Young
as Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
There's a Girl in My Heart
as Mrs. Mullin
An Old-Fashioned Girl
as Mrs. Shaw
Arch of Triumph
as Irate Wife (uncredited)
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
as Opal Cheever
The Woman on the Beach
as Mrs. Mary Wernecke
Heading for Heaven
as Molly
Little Iodine
as Mrs. Tremble
That's the Spirit
as Bilson
That Night with You
as Prudence
The Beautiful Cheat
as Miss Beatrice Kent
San Diego I Love You
as Miss Jones
Hot Rhythm
as Polly Kane (as Irene)
Melody Parade
as Gloria Brewster
Sarong Girl
as Irene Raynor
Reveille with Beverly
as Elsie (uncredited)
O, My Darling Clementine
as Irene (Princess Sheba)
Hold Your Temper
1943
Hold Your Temper
as Edgar's Wife
Melody for Three
as Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)
The Big Courtship
1937
The Big Courtship
as Irene Ryan
Will You Stop?
as Irene / Cleopatra