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Irene Ryan

Stage Actress / Television Actress / Film Actress | * 10/17/1902 († 70, 04/26/1973) | San Francisco, California (United States of America (USA))
Irene Ryan (born Irene Noblitt, Noblett, or Noblette; October 17, 1902 – April 26, 1973) was an American actress and comedian who found success in vaudeville, radio, film, television, and Broadway. She is most widely known for her portrayal of Daisy May "Granny" Moses, mother-in-law of Buddy Ebsen's character Jed Clampett on the long-running TV series The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971). She was nominated for Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 1963 and 1964 for the role. ()
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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.

Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | Music

Known for these Movies & Shows

Tim (Tim Ryan) has written what he thinks is a great skit about Antony and Cleopatra for the department store's annual employee show, but the boss insists on his goofy daughter (Irene Ryan) playing Cl ...

Will You Stop?

Certification unknown

1937 | 18min
 
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Jimmy O'Brien (Robert Lowery)and Sammy Rubin (Sidney Miller), write jingle commercials for radio, and meet Mary Adams (Dona Drake), who wants to break into radio as a soloist for a band. ...

Hot Rhythm

Certification unknown

1944 | 2.0/5 | 1h 19min
Romance / Love, Comedy, Music, War
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Jed Clampett's swamp is loaded with oil. When a wildcatter discovers the huge pool, Jed sells his land to the O.K. Oil Company and at the urging of cousin Pearl, moves his family to a 35-room mansion ...

The Beverly Hillbillies

FSK: 6+ years

1962 | 3.4/5 | 25min per episode
Comedy, Kids & Family
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The Bradley family are proud owners of the Shady Rest Hotel. Kate and her three young daughters do the job of running the hotel. ...

Petticoat Junction

FSK: 0+ years

1963 | 2.9/5 | 30min per episode
Comedy, Kids & Family
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Movies with Irene Ryan as Actress(38)

as Granny (uncredited)1966 Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
as Nora Finney1960 Desire in the Dust
as Eunice Johnson1957 Rockabilly Baby
as Miss Stapleton1957 Spring Reunion
as Miss Clay1954 Ricochet Romance
as Alvina, a lady in waiting1952 Blackbeard, the Pirate
as WAC Sgt. Kearns1952 The WAC From Walla Walla
as Nancy1952 Bonzo Goes to College
as Tillie1951 Meet Me After the Show
as Nurse Kay1951 Half Angel
as Mrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)1950 The Skipper Surprised His Wife
as Southern Belle at the Bar (uncredited)1949 Mighty Joe Young
as Mrs. Shaw1949 An Old-Fashioned Girl
as Mrs. Mullin1949 There's a Girl in My Heart
as Mary1948 My Dear Secretary
as Opal Cheever1948 Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
as Molly1947 Heading For Heaven
as Mrs. Mary Wernecke1947 The Woman on the Beach
as Mrs. Tremble1946 Little Iodine
as Louise1946 The Diary of a Chambermaid
as Prudence1945 That Night with You
as Bilson1945 That's the Spirit
as Miss Beatrice Kent1945 The Beautiful Cheat
as Sheila Jones1944 San Diego I Love You
as Polly Kane (as Irene)1944 Hot Rhythm
as Elsie (uncredited)1943 Reveille with Beverly
as Edgar's Wife1943 Hold Your Temper
as Irene1943 The Sultan's Daughter
as Gloria Brewster1943 Melody Parade
as Irene Raynor1943 Sarong Girl
as Irene (Princess Sheba)1943 O, My Darling Clementine
as Mrs. Veronica Higby (uncredited)1941 Melody for Three
as Irene / Cleopatra1937 Will You Stop?
as herself1937 The Big Courtship
as Irene1937 His Pest Girl
1936 The Wacky Family
1936 Just Plain Folks
as Irene1935 One Big Happy Family

TV Shows/Series with Irene Ryan as Actress(13)

as herself1970 The Don Knotts Show
1965 The Dean Martin Show
as Self - Panelist1964 The Hollywood Palace
as herself1963 The Danny Kaye Show
1963 Petticoat Junction
as herself1962 The Merv Griffin Show
as Granny1962 The Beverly Hillbillies
1961 Mister Ed
1960 My Three Sons
1960 Bringing Up Buddy
1957 The Real McCoys
1955 Matinee Theater
as Mrs. Bryant1953 GE Theater

Full Name: Irene Ryan
Born: Friday, 10/17 1902 (October) in San Francisco, California (United States of America (USA))
Died: Thursday, 04/26 1973 (April) in Santa Monica (aged: 70)
Zodiac sign: Libra (Chinese zodiac sign: Tiger)
Spouses (current/former): Tim Ryan
Other names for Irene Ryan (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Irene Noblett"
"Reenie"
Irene Ryan frequently works together with these people:
Tim Ryan (20x, Actor)
Edgar Buchanan (10x, Actor)
Lee Marvin (8x, Actor)
Olan Soule (8x, Actor)
Vincent Price (7x, Actor)
Eddie Albert (7x, Actor)
Lurene Tuttle (7x, Actress)
Arthur Dreifuss (7x, Crew)
Vera Miles (6x, Actress)
Ray Milland (6x, Actor)
Whit Bissell (6x, Actor)
Hope Summers (6x, Actress)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:620057, Added: 10/21/2018, Last updated: 03/29/2024