70
Age
40
Movies
17
TV Shows
6.2
Rating
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.
70
Died at
40
Movies
17
TV Shows
6.2
Avg Rating
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.
Matinee Theater
1955
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.
Gender
Female
Birthday
October 17, 1902
Died
April 26, 1973
Birthplace
El Paso, Texas, USA
Also Known As
My Dear Secretary
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Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
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That's the Spirit
1945
San Diego I Love You
1944
Heading for Heaven
1947
Just Plain Folks
1936
Mighty Joe Young
1949
His Pest Girl
1937
The Wacky Family
1936
The Big Courtship
1937
Half Angel
1951
The Skipper Surprised His Wife
1950
That Night with You
1945
Melody Parade
1943
Spring Reunion
1957
One Big Happy Family
1935
Peaceful Relations
1936
An Old-Fashioned Girl
1949
The Beautiful Cheat
1945
Arch of Triumph
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1962
Matinee Theater
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My Three Sons
1960
Petticoat Junction
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Love, American Style
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The Real McCoys
1957
Mister Ed
1961
The Danny Kaye Show
1963
The Dean Martin Show
1965
Alcoa Theatre
1957
The Whistler
1954
The Hollywood Palace
1964
The Don Knotts Show
1970
Bringing Up Buddy
1960
General Electric Theater
1953
