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.
Irene
Film 1936
Granny (uncredited)
Film 1966
Irate Wife (uncredited)
Film 1948
Nurse Kay
Film 1951
Miss Stapleton
Film 1957
Tillie
Film 1951
Gloria Brewster
Film 1943
Opal Cheever
Film 1948
Irene Raynor
Film 1943
WAC Sgt. Kearns
Film 1952
Elsie (uncredited)
Film 1943
Polly Kane (as Irene)
Film 1944
Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)
Film 1949
Irene
Film 1935
Film 1936
Film 1936
Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)
Film 1950
Irene Ryan
Film 1937
Irene
Film 1937
Irene
Film 1943
Irene (Princess Sheba)
Film 1943
Miss Beatrice Kent
Film 1945
Mrs. Mullin
Film 1949
Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)
Film 1941
Eunice Johnson
Film 1957
Edgar's Wife
Film 1943
Miss Clay
Film 1954
Mrs. Tremble
Film 1946
Irene / Cleopatra
Film 1937
Tv 1961
Tv 1960
Self
Tv 1962
Tv 1960
Self - Panelist
Tv 1964
Self
Tv 1970
Tv 1957
Tv 1965
Tv 1955
Tv 1954
Self
Tv 1950
Self
Tv 1963
Tv 1969
Tv 1966