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.

Cast

Peaceful Relations

The Woman on the Beach

Mrs. Mary Wernecke

The Diary of a Chambermaid

Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title

Granny (uncredited)

That's the Spirit

San Diego I Love You

That Night with You

Arch of Triumph

Irate Wife (uncredited)

Bonzo Goes to College

Blackbeard, the Pirate

Alvina, a lady in waiting

Heading for Heaven

Meet Me After the Show

Gloria Brewster

Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven

The WAC from Walla Walla

WAC Sgt. Kearns

Reveille with Beverly

Elsie (uncredited)

Polly Kane (as Irene)

Mighty Joe Young

Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)

One Big Happy Family

The Wacky Family

Just Plain Folks

Desire in the Dust

The Skipper Surprised His Wife

Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)

My Dear Secretary

The Big Courtship

The Sultan's Daughter

O, My Darling Clementine

Irene (Princess Sheba)

The Beautiful Cheat

Miss Beatrice Kent

There's a Girl in My Heart

Melody for Three

Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)

Rockabilly Baby

Hold Your Temper

Ricochet Romance

An Old-Fashioned Girl

Irene / Cleopatra