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