Portrait of Irene Ryan

Irene Ryan

Bio: 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
Born: Fri, Oct 17 1902
Birthplace: El Paso, Texas, USA

Death: Thu, Apr 26 1973
Irene Ryan is 70 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
Irene Ryan was
63 in Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
as 'Granny (uncredited)'.
Sun, May 01 1966
Poster of Desire in the Dust
Desire in the Dust
Irene Ryan was
57 in Desire in the Dust
as 'Nora Finney'.
Mon, Oct 10 1960
Poster of Rockabilly Baby
Rockabilly Baby
Irene Ryan was
55 in Rockabilly Baby
as 'Eunice Johnson'.
Wed, Oct 30 1957
Poster of Spring Reunion
Spring Reunion
Irene Ryan was
54 in Spring Reunion
as 'Miss Stapleton'.
Fri, Mar 01 1957
Poster of Ricochet Romance
Ricochet Romance
Irene Ryan was
52 in Ricochet Romance
as 'Miss Clay'.
Mon, Nov 01 1954
Poster of Blackbeard, the Pirate
Blackbeard, the Pirate
Irene Ryan was
50 in Blackbeard, the Pirate
as 'Alvina, a lady in waiting'.
Wed, Dec 24 1952
Poster of The WAC From Walla Walla
The WAC From Walla Walla
Irene Ryan was
49 in The WAC From Walla Walla
as 'WAC Sgt. Kearns'.
Fri, Oct 10 1952
Poster of Bonzo Goes to College
Bonzo Goes to College
Irene Ryan was
49 in Bonzo Goes to College
as 'Nancy'.
Mon, Sep 01 1952
Poster of Meet Me After the Show
Meet Me After the Show
Irene Ryan was
48 in Meet Me After the Show
as 'Tillie'.
Wed, Aug 15 1951
Poster of Half Angel
Half Angel
Irene Ryan was
48 in Half Angel
as 'Nurse Kay'.
Sat, May 05 1951
Poster of The Skipper Surprised His Wife
The Skipper Surprised His Wife
Irene Ryan was
47 in The Skipper Surprised His Wife
as 'Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jun 29 1950
Poster of There's a Girl in My Heart
There's a Girl in My Heart
Irene Ryan was
47 in There's a Girl in My Heart
as 'Mrs. Mullin'.
Mon, Dec 19 1949
Poster of Mighty Joe Young
Mighty Joe Young
Irene Ryan was
46 in Mighty Joe Young
as 'Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jul 27 1949
Poster of An Old-Fashioned Girl
An Old-Fashioned Girl
Irene Ryan was
46 in An Old-Fashioned Girl
as 'Mrs. Shaw'.
Wed, Jan 19 1949
Poster of My Dear Secretary
My Dear Secretary
Irene Ryan was
46 in My Dear Secretary
as 'Mary'.
Fri, Nov 05 1948
Poster of Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
Irene Ryan was
45 in Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
as 'Opal Cheever'.
Fri, Jul 16 1948
Poster of Arch of Triumph
Arch of Triumph
Irene Ryan was
45 in Arch of Triumph
as 'Irate Wife (uncredited)'.
Tue, Feb 17 1948
Poster of Heading For Heaven
Heading For Heaven
Irene Ryan was
45 in Heading For Heaven
as 'Molly'.
Sat, Dec 06 1947
Poster of The Woman on the Beach
The Woman on the Beach
Irene Ryan was
44 in The Woman on the Beach
as 'Mrs. Mary Wernecke'.
Sat, Jun 07 1947
Poster of Little Iodine
Little Iodine
Irene Ryan was
44 in Little Iodine
as 'Mrs. Tremble'.
Sat, Oct 19 1946
Poster of The Diary of a Chambermaid
The Diary of a Chambermaid
Irene Ryan was
43 in The Diary of a Chambermaid
as 'Louise'.
Fri, Feb 15 1946
Poster of That Night with You
That Night with You
Irene Ryan was
42 in That Night with You
as 'Prudence'.
Fri, Sep 28 1945
Poster of The Beautiful Cheat
The Beautiful Cheat
Irene Ryan was
42 in The Beautiful Cheat
as 'Miss Beatrice Kent'.
Fri, Jul 20 1945
Poster of That's the Spirit
That's the Spirit
Irene Ryan was
42 in That's the Spirit
as 'Bilson'.
Fri, Jun 01 1945
Poster of San Diego I Love You
San Diego I Love You
Irene Ryan was
41 in San Diego I Love You
as 'Sheila Jones'.
Fri, Sep 29 1944
Poster of Hot Rhythm
Hot Rhythm
Irene Ryan was
41 in Hot Rhythm
as 'Polly Kane (as Irene)'.
Sat, Apr 22 1944
Poster of O, My Darling Clementine
O, My Darling Clementine
Irene Ryan was
41 in O, My Darling Clementine
as 'Irene (Princess Sheba)'.
Fri, Dec 31 1943
Poster of The Sultan's Daughter
The Sultan's Daughter
Irene Ryan was
41 in The Sultan's Daughter
as 'Irene'.
Thu, Dec 16 1943
Poster of Melody Parade
Melody Parade
Irene Ryan was
40 in Melody Parade
as 'Gloria Brewster'.
Fri, Aug 27 1943
Poster of Sarong Girl
Sarong Girl
Irene Ryan was
40 in Sarong Girl
as 'Irene Raynor'.
Fri, Jun 11 1943
Poster of Hold Your Temper
Hold Your Temper
Irene Ryan was
40 in Hold Your Temper
as 'Edgar's Wife'.
Fri, Feb 05 1943
Poster of Reveille with Beverly
Reveille with Beverly
Irene Ryan was
40 in Reveille with Beverly
as 'Elsie (uncredited)'.
Thu, Feb 04 1943
Poster of Melody for Three
Melody for Three
Irene Ryan was
38 in Melody for Three
as 'Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jun 19 1941
Poster of Will You Stop?
Will You Stop?
Irene Ryan was
34 in Will You Stop?
as 'Irene / Cleopatra'.
Fri, Sep 10 1937
Poster of His Pest Girl
His Pest Girl
Irene Ryan was
34 in His Pest Girl
as 'Irene'.
Fri, Apr 30 1937
Poster of The Big Courtship
The Big Courtship
Irene Ryan was
34 in The Big Courtship
as 'Irene Ryan'.
Fri, Feb 19 1937
Poster of The Wacky Family
The Wacky Family
Irene Ryan was
33 in The Wacky Family
Fri, Sep 04 1936
Poster of Peaceful Relations
Peaceful Relations
Irene Ryan was
33 in Peaceful Relations
as 'Irene'.
Fri, Jun 19 1936
Poster of Just Plain Folks
Just Plain Folks
Irene Ryan was
33 in Just Plain Folks
Fri, Mar 13 1936
Poster of One Big Happy Family
One Big Happy Family
Irene Ryan was
33 in One Big Happy Family
as 'Irene'.
Fri, Nov 15 1935

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Don Knotts Show
The Don Knotts Show
Irene Ryan was
67+ in The Don Knotts Show
as 'Self'.
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Tue, Sep 15 1970
Poster of The Dean Martin Show
The Dean Martin Show
Irene Ryan was
62+ in The Dean Martin Show
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1965
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Irene Ryan was
61+ in The Hollywood Palace
as 'Self - Panelist'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show
Irene Ryan was
60+ in The Danny Kaye Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of Petticoat Junction
Petticoat Junction
Irene Ryan was
60+ in Petticoat Junction
as 'Granny'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Irene Ryan was
59+ in The Merv Griffin Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
Irene Ryan was
59+ in The Beverly Hillbillies
as 'Granny'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1962
Poster of Mister Ed
Mister Ed
Irene Ryan was
58+ in Mister Ed
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 05 1961
Poster of Bringing Up Buddy
Bringing Up Buddy
Irene Ryan was
57+ in Bringing Up Buddy
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 10 1960
Poster of My Three Sons
My Three Sons
Irene Ryan was
57+ in My Three Sons
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 1960
Poster of The Real McCoys
The Real McCoys
Irene Ryan was
54+ in The Real McCoys
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Thu, Oct 03 1957
Poster of Alcoa Theatre
Alcoa Theatre
Irene Ryan was
54+ in Alcoa Theatre
as 'Martha Henderson'.
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Mon, Sep 30 1957
Poster of Matinee Theater
Matinee Theater
Irene Ryan was
53+ in Matinee Theater
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Mon, Oct 31 1955
Poster of The Whistler
The Whistler
Irene Ryan was
51+ in The Whistler
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Tue, Jul 13 1954
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Irene Ryan was
50+ in General Electric Theater
as 'Mrs. Bryant'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of The Bob Hope Show
The Bob Hope Show
Irene Ryan was
47+ in The Bob Hope Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950