Cast
Irene Ryan
Acting
Cast
Irene Ryan
Known for
Acting
Born
1902-10-17
From
El Paso, Texas, USA
Died
1973-04-26
Also known as Irene Noblett, Reenie, Irene Noblitt
Biography
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.
Mighty Joe Young
as Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
Little Iodine
as Mrs. Tremble
Spring Reunion
as Miss Stapleton
The Diary of a Chambermaid
as Louise
Sarong Girl
as Irene Raynor
Blackbeard, the Pirate
as Alvina, a lady in waiting
Arch of Triumph
as Irate Wife (uncredited)
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
as Opal Cheever
San Diego I Love You
as Sheila Jones
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
Reveille with Beverly
as Elsie (uncredited)
The WAC from Walla Walla
as WAC Sgt. Kearns
My Dear Secretary
as Mary
There's a Girl in My Heart
as Mrs. Mullin
The Woman on the Beach
as Mrs. Mary Wernecke
Hot Rhythm
as Polly Kane (as Irene)
Half Angel
as Nurse Kay
That's the Spirit
as Bilson
The Sultan's Daughter
as Irene
Rockabilly Baby
as Eunice Johnson
Bonzo Goes to College
as Nancy
The Skipper Surprised His Wife
as Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)
Heading for Heaven
as Molly
Melody for Three
as Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)
Ricochet Romance
as Miss Clay
O, My Darling Clementine
as Irene (Princess Sheba)
Desire in the Dust
as Nora Finney
The Beautiful Cheat
as Miss Beatrice Kent
His Pest Girl
as Irene
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
as Granny (uncredited)
The Wacky Family
That Night with You
as Prudence
Hold Your Temper
as Edgar's Wife
Melody Parade
as Gloria Brewster
Meet Me After the Show
as Tillie
An Old-Fashioned Girl
as Mrs. Shaw
Just Plain Folks
Will You Stop?
as Irene / Cleopatra
Peaceful Relations
as Irene
One Big Happy Family
as Irene
The Big Courtship
as Irene Ryan