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.
Movies
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
Granny (uncredited)
Desire in the Dust
Nora Finney
Rockabilly Baby
Eunice Johnson
Spring Reunion
Miss Stapleton
Ricochet Romance
Miss Clay
Blackbeard, the Pirate
Alvina, a lady in waiting
The WAC from Walla Walla
WAC Sgt. Kearns
Bonzo Goes to College
Nancy
Meet Me After the Show
Tillie
Half Angel
Nurse Kay
The Skipper Surprised His Wife
Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)
There's a Girl in My Heart
Mrs. Mullin
Mighty Joe Young
Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
An Old-Fashioned Girl
Mrs. Shaw
My Dear Secretary
Mary
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
Opal Cheever
Arch of Triumph
Irate Wife (uncredited)
Heading for Heaven
Molly
The Woman on the Beach
Mrs. Mary Wernecke
Little Iodine
Mrs. Tremble
The Diary of a Chambermaid
Louise
That Night with You
Prudence
The Beautiful Cheat
Miss Beatrice Kent
That's the Spirit
Bilson
San Diego I Love You
Sheila Jones
Hot Rhythm
Polly Kane (as Irene)
O, My Darling Clementine
Irene (Princess Sheba)
The Sultan's Daughter
Irene
Melody Parade
Gloria Brewster
Sarong Girl
Irene Raynor
Hold Your Temper
Edgar's Wife
Reveille with Beverly
Elsie (uncredited)
Melody for Three
Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)
Will You Stop?
Irene / Cleopatra
His Pest Girl
Irene
The Big Courtship
Irene Ryan
The Wacky Family
Peaceful Relations
Irene
Just Plain Folks
One Big Happy Family
Irene
TV Series
Love, American Style
1 Episode
The Dean Martin Show
1 Episode
Petticoat Junction
Granny
2 Episodes
The Beverly Hillbillies
Granny
274 Episodes
Mister Ed
1 Episode
Bringing Up Buddy
2 Episodes
My Three Sons
1 Episode
The Real McCoys
1 Episode
Alcoa Theatre
Martha Henderson
1 Episode
Matinee Theater
1 Episode
The Whistler
1 Episode
General Electric Theater
Mrs. Bryant
1 Episode