Irene Ryan
Acting
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Acting Credits
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 won...
Known For
Filmography
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976
as Self - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
The Don Knotts Show
1970
as Self
Love, American Style
1969
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
1966
as Granny (uncredited)
The Dean Martin Show
1965
The Hollywood Palace
1964
as Self - Panelist
Petticoat Junction
1963
as Granny
The Danny Kaye Show
1963
as Self
The Beverly Hillbillies
1962
as Granny
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
Mister Ed
1961
Desire in the Dust
1960
as Nora Finney
My Three Sons
1960
Bringing Up Buddy
1960
Spring Reunion
1957
as Miss Stapleton
Rockabilly Baby
1957
as Eunice Johnson
The Real McCoys
1957
Alcoa Theatre
1957
as Martha Henderson
Matinee Theater
1955
Ricochet Romance
1954
as Miss Clay
The Whistler
1954
General Electric Theater
1953
as Mrs. Bryant
Bonzo Goes to College
1952
as Nancy
Blackbeard, the Pirate
1952
as Alvina, a lady in waiting
The WAC from Walla Walla
1952
as WAC Sgt. Kearns
Half Angel
1951
as Kay
Meet Me After the Show
1951
as Tillie
The Skipper Surprised His Wife
1950
as Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)
The Bob Hope Show
1950
as Self
Mighty Joe Young
1949
as Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
There's a Girl in My Heart
1949
as Mrs. Mullin
An Old-Fashioned Girl
1949
as Mrs. Shaw
Arch of Triumph
1948
as Irate Wife (uncredited)
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
1948
as Opal Cheever
My Dear Secretary
1948
as Mary
The Woman on the Beach
1947
as Mrs. Mary Wernecke
Heading for Heaven
1947
as Molly
The Diary of a Chambermaid
1946
as Louise
Little Iodine
1946
as Mrs. Tremble
That's the Spirit
1945
as Bilson
That Night with You
1945
as Prudence
The Beautiful Cheat
1945
as Miss Beatrice Kent
San Diego I Love You
1944
as Miss Jones
Hot Rhythm
1944
as Polly Kane (as Irene)
Melody Parade
1943
as Gloria Brewster
Sarong Girl
1943
as Irene Raynor
Reveille with Beverly
1943
as Elsie (uncredited)
The Sultan's Daughter
1943
as Irene
O, My Darling Clementine
1943
as Irene (Princess Sheba)
Hold Your Temper
1943
as Edgar's Wife
Melody for Three
1941
as Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)
His Pest Girl
1937
as Irene
The Big Courtship
1937
as Irene Ryan
Will You Stop?
1937
as Irene / Cleopatra
Peaceful Relations
1936
as Irene
Just Plain Folks
1936
The Wacky Family
1936
One Big Happy Family
1935
as Irene