Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1902-10-17
- Died
- 1973-04-26
- Works
- 1
Top works
- Granny's hillbilly cookbook
via Open Library + Wikidata
Film & TV
Acting · El Paso, Texas, USA
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…
Known for
- Bob Hope's World of Comedy — Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)1976
- The Don Knotts Show — Self1970
- Love, American Style1969
- Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title — Granny (uncredited)1966
- The Dean Martin Show1965
- The Hollywood Palace — Self - Panelist1964
- Petticoat Junction — Granny1963
- The Danny Kaye Show — Self1963
- The Beverly Hillbillies — Granny1962
- The Merv Griffin Show — Self1962
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Listeners · Last.fm
- Listeners
- 1,956
- Total plays
- 6,782
Born October 17, 1902 in El Paso, Texas, Irene Ryan performed in vaudeville, movies, television and broadway. Most well known for her role as Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies from 1962 through 1971, Ryan went on to join the cast of Pippin in 1971. Her last role. She died April 26, 1973 <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Irene+Ryan">Read more on Last.fm</a>
Key dates
- Born
- 17 October 1902
- Died
- 26 April 1973
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Irene
- Family name
- Ryan
- Gender
- female
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- El Paso
- Place of death
- Santa Monica
- Spouse
- Tim Ryan
- Occupation
- actor
- Political party
- independent politician